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6 × 1 in labels
Think of 6 × 1 in as a slim strip about 6 times as long as it is tall – 152 × 25 mm, or 6 square inches of artwork. Buyers usually put it on a wrap around the 4 oz Boston round (6.15 in round) or a standard 1.25 in shelf-edge channel. Text-wise, plan on about 5 lines of roughly 99 characters at 8 pt. Portrait or landscape, 6 × 1 and 1 × 6 are one product here.
- Rectangle
- 6 × 1 in
- 152.4 × 25.4 mm
- 6 sq in
100 pcs from $134.53; $45.00 once for setup
6 × 1 in label prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $139.52 | $1.395 | $134.53 |
| 250 | $144.17 | $0.577 | $139.02 |
| 500 | $151.85 | $0.304 | $146.42 |
| 1,000 | $166.80 | $0.167 | $160.84 |
| 2,500 | $208.23 | $0.083 | $200.80 |
| 5,000 | $266.32 | $0.053 | $256.80 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
Popular uses for 6 × 1 in labels
Wraps for 4 oz Boston rounds
On a 4 oz Boston round (about 1.95 in across) the 6 in side runs round the body with 0.15 in to spare where the ends meet.
Shelf tags
Use it for bin and shelf tags: 6 in long, 1 in tall, below the 1.25 in channel height.
Box bands
Run 6 in across a lid and down the sides as a narrow branded band.
Candle warning labels
Under-candle safety text: 5 lines of 99 characters is plenty.
Design notes
Work on a 1838 × 338 px file with a 5.875 × 0.875 in inner guide; below 7 pt, text blurs at arm's length. Wrapped jobs: nothing important within 0.35 in of the left and right ends, where the seam lands.
On flat packs allow 6.25 × 1.25 in. On round containers the 6 in side wraps a 1.99 in diameter or larger.
2 × 3 in is the next size down, and 6 × 1 in adds 0% – the larger 4 × 1.5 in adds 0% on top.
Materials for 6 × 1 in labels
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Roll counts for 6 × 1 in
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 11,500 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 3,000 labels |
Rough count: single file with a 3 mm gap
Your 6 × 1 in questions answered
Is 6x1 the same as 1x6?
Same label, different orientation. 6 × 1 in rotated is 1 × 6 in; the price does not change, and the unwind direction you choose decides how it feeds off the roll.
What do 1,000 6 × 1 in labels cost?
1,000 cost $166.80 – $0.167 a label – while the smallest run (100) is $139.52. The $45.00 artwork setup is charged once.
What is the maximum roll size for 6 × 1 in labels?
A full 3″-core roll carries around 11,500; small 1″ cores about 3,000. Bigger orders ship on several rolls.
Which file types work for 6 × 1 in label artwork?
PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG or JPG. For raster files use 1,838 × 338 px (300 dpi), which matches the 6.125 × 1.125 in bleed size.
Similar sizes
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