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4 × 2.25 in labels
In metric, 4 × 2.25 in is 102 × 57 mm; in everyday terms, a little larger than a credit card. Where it fits best: the front of a 32 oz quart mason jar, plus the front of an 8 oz candle tumbler. Inside the safe area there is room for about 14 lines of roughly 64 characters at 8 pt, or a full-size UPC-A barcode plus a product name. 2.25 × 4 is simply this size in the other orientation – same die, same price.
- Rectangle
- 4 × 2.25 in
- 101.6 × 57.2 mm
- 9 sq in
100 labels: $136.48 · setup $45.00
Prices by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $141.54 | $1.415 | $136.48 |
| 250 | $149.70 | $0.599 | $144.36 |
| 500 | $163.07 | $0.326 | $157.25 |
| 1,000 | $189.27 | $0.189 | $182.51 |
| 2,500 | $262.20 | $0.105 | $252.84 |
| 5,000 | $365.50 | $0.073 | $352.44 |
Canadian dollars before tax, white paper with a matte finish. Setup: $45.00 per design.
Good uses for the 4 × 2.25 in size
Front of a 32 oz quart mason jar
Covers about 35% of the way round a 3.6 in body, so the whole label reads face-on.
Front of an 8 oz candle tumbler
Covers about 41% of the way round a 3.1 in body, so the whole label reads face-on.
Bag and pouch fronts
The whole brand panel on one 4 × 2.25 label – no printed bags needed for small runs.
Instruction panels
How-to text for kits and devices: about 896 characters.
Design notes
Work on a 1238 × 712 px file with a 3.875 × 2.125 in inner guide; below 8 pt, text blurs at arm's length. Group the must-read items in the top 1.35 in so they show even when products are stacked.
Flat surfaces should measure 4.25 × 2.5 in or more. Used as a wrap, 4 in covers a bottle of about 1.35 in diameter almost completely.
4.5 × 2 in is the next size down, and 4 × 2.25 in adds 0%, and the larger 3.75 × 2.5 in adds 4% on top. Expect around $1.76 more per 1,000 for the larger 3.75 × 2.5 in.
Materials for 4 × 2.25 in labels
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
How many per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 5,400 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,400 labels |
Approx., 3 mm between labels
Frequently asked
How much text fits on a 4 × 2.25 in label?
At 8 pt, roughly 14 lines of 64 characters inside a 1/8 in safe margin; at 10 pt about 11 lines of 51. Shorter lines with more space read faster on a shelf.
How much do 4 × 2.25 in labels cost?
$141.54 for 100 and $189.27 for 1,000 ($0.189 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.
Can I get 4 × 2.25 in labels on a 1 inch core?
Yes – roughly 1,400 max on 1″ (handheld dispensers), versus 5,400 on the standard 3″ core.
How do I set up 4 × 2.25 in label artwork?
Make the canvas 1,238 × 713 px (300 dpi) – that is 4.125 × 2.375 in including bleed – and keep text off the outer 1/16″.
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