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7 × 1.25 in labels
Think of 7 × 1.25 in as a slim strip about 5.6 times as long as it is tall – 178 × 32 mm, or 8.75 square inches of artwork. Where it fits best: a wrap around the 12 oz beer bottle (7.55 in round), plus a half-dozen cupcake box top (7.5 × 5 in). Inside the safe area there is room for about 7 lines of roughly 116 characters at 8 pt, or a UPC-A barcode at 80% scale plus a product name. Searching for 1.25x7? That is this label rotated; the price is identical.
- Rectangle
- 7 × 1.25 in
- 177.8 × 31.8 mm
- 8.75 sq in
$136.32 for the first 100, setup $45.00
Today's prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $141.37 | $1.414 | $136.32 |
| 250 | $149.24 | $0.597 | $143.91 |
| 500 | $162.14 | $0.324 | $156.35 |
| 1,000 | $187.40 | $0.187 | $180.70 |
| 2,500 | $257.70 | $0.103 | $248.50 |
| 5,000 | $357.23 | $0.071 | $344.47 |
Matte white, Canadian dollars, tax not included. $45.00 artwork setup.
Ideas for 7 × 1.25 in labels
Wraps for 12 oz beer bottles
On a 12 oz beer bottle (about 2.4 in across) the 7 in side runs round the body with 0.55 in to spare where the ends meet.
On a half-dozen cupcake box top
Covers roughly 23% of that 7.5 × 5 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
Sample bags
7 in across an 8 in sample bag front leaves room to see the contents.
Spine and edge labels
Drawer fronts and file spines take the 1.25 in height; one 8 pt line holds 116 characters.
Layout tip
Keep text and logos inside a 6.875 × 1.125 in safe area and do not go below 7 pt. On the 12 oz beer bottle, leave the last 0.4 in of each end plain so the seam never cuts through words.
A 7.25 × 1.5 in flat panel is ideal; for wraps pick containers around 2.31 in diameter or bigger for the 7 in length.
7 × 1.25 in is 3% larger in area than 4.25 × 2 in – 5 × 1.75 in is 0% bigger still.
Material choices
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Roll capacity
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 9,400 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 2,500 labels |
Estimate based on 3 mm spacing, one across
Questions about 7 × 1.25 in labels
How much text fits on a 7 × 1.25 in label?
About 812 characters at 8 pt (7 lines × 116), or 465 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.
How much do 7 × 1.25 in labels cost?
$141.37 for 100 and $187.40 for 1,000 ($0.187 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.
Can I get 7 × 1.25 in labels on a 1 inch core?
Yes – roughly 2,500 max on 1″ (handheld dispensers), versus 9,400 on the standard 3″ core.
What file size do 7 × 1.25 in labels need?
Bleed size 7.125 × 1.375 in; at 300 dpi that equals 2,138 × 413 px. PDF, AI, SVG, PNG and JPG all work.
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