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5.5 × 1.5 in labels
5.5 × 1.5 in labels measure 140 × 38 mm and give you 8.25 square inches – a slim strip about 3.7 times as long as it is tall. Typical homes for it: a wrap around the 4 oz spice jar (5.95 in round); a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag (3.75 × 6 in). For copy, count on about 9 lines of roughly 90 characters at 8 pt. A full-size UPC-A barcode also fits. 1.5 × 5.5 is simply this size in the other orientation – same die, same price.
- Rectangle
- 5.5 × 1.5 in
- 139.7 × 38.1 mm
- 8.25 sq in
From $136.00 for 100 labels + $45.00 one-time setup
5.5 × 1.5 in label prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $141.03 | $1.410 | $136.00 |
| 250 | $148.32 | $0.593 | $143.02 |
| 500 | $160.27 | $0.321 | $154.54 |
| 1,000 | $183.65 | $0.184 | $177.09 |
| 2,500 | $248.71 | $0.099 | $239.83 |
| 5,000 | $340.70 | $0.068 | $328.53 |
All prices CAD before tax on matte white; $45.00 setup per artwork.
5.5 × 1.5 in labels: typical jobs
Full wrap: 4 oz spice jar
5.5 in around a 5.95 in body is a near-complete wrap; keep barcodes away from the 0.45 in seam.
On a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag
Covers roughly 36% of that 3.75 × 6 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
Box bands
Run 5.5 in across a lid and down the sides as a narrow branded band.
Candle warning labels
Under-candle safety text: 9 lines of 90 characters is plenty.
Getting the layout right
Set your canvas to 1688 × 488 px, put a 5.375 × 1.375 in guide inside it, and nothing smaller than 7 pt. Place the barcode at least 0.35 in from either end – on the 4 oz spice jar the seam lands there.
Flat use: 5.75 × 1.75 in of face. Wrap use: about 1.83 in across or more, with 5.5 in going round.
3.25 × 2.5 in is the next size down, and 5.5 × 1.5 in adds 2%; the larger 3 × 2.75 in adds 0% on top.
Available materials
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 8,000 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 2,100 labels |
Estimate based on 3 mm spacing, one across
Frequently asked
Is 5.5x1.5 the same as 1.5x5.5?
Same label, different orientation. 5.5 × 1.5 in rotated is 1.5 × 5.5 in; the price does not change, and the unwind direction you choose decides how it feeds off the roll.
How are 5.5 × 1.5 in labels priced?
The live engine quotes $141.03 for the minimum run of 100, then $183.65 at 1,000 – about $0.184 per piece – before the $45.00 setup.
Do 5.5 × 1.5 in labels work in a label dispenser?
Yes. Ask for a 3″ core for table-top dispensers (about 8,000 a roll) or a 1″ core for handheld ones (about 2,100).
Do 5.5 × 1.5 in labels need bleed?
Yes – add 1/16″ on each side for 5.625 × 1.625 in overall (1,688 × 488 px at 300 dpi) and keep text inside the cut line.
Similar sizes
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- 3.25 × 2.5 in labels
- 3.75 × 2.25 in labels
- 4.25 × 2 in labels
- 4 × 2 in labels
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