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4.5 × 2.5 in oval labels
Hold up a playing card and you have a feel for 4.5 × 2.5 in oval: a little larger than it, 114 × 64 mm, 8.84 sq in. It is a natural fit for the front of a 32 oz quart mason jar and a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag (3.75 × 6 in). For copy, count on about 12 lines of roughly 54 characters at 8 pt. A full-size UPC-A barcode also fits.
- Oval
- 4.5 × 2.5 in oval
- 114.3 × 63.5 mm
- 8.84 sq in
100 labels: $137.44 · setup $45.00
Live prices for 4.5 × 2.5 in oval labels
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $142.53 | $1.425 | $137.44 |
| 250 | $152.33 | $0.609 | $146.88 |
| 500 | $168.40 | $0.337 | $162.38 |
| 1,000 | $199.83 | $0.200 | $192.69 |
| 2,500 | $287.58 | $0.115 | $277.31 |
| 5,000 | $412.15 | $0.082 | $397.43 |
All prices CAD before tax on matte white; $45.00 setup per artwork.
Good uses for the 4.5 × 2.5 in oval size
32 oz quart mason jar front label
At 4.5 in wide it spans roughly 39% of the 11.3 in girth – no text curls out of view.
4 × 9 in cello treat bag
Fills about 39% of a 3.75 × 6 in face, with 0.75 in and 0.6 in margins.
Main product label
Name, net quantity and maker in 12 lines – the whole front panel on 114 × 64 mm.
Curved containers
No corners to lift: a 114 mm oval stays down on tubs and gently curved jugs.
Artwork checklist
Set your canvas to 1388 × 788 px, put a 4.375 × 2.375 in guide inside it, and nothing smaller than 8 pt. Set any border at least 0.125 in inside the curve so small cutting drift is invisible.
Check that 4.75 × 2.75 in of flat area (121 mm) is available before ordering the 4.5 × 2.5 in oval.
Against 4 × 2.5 in oval you gain 13% more face with 4.5 × 2.5 in oval; going up to 4 × 3 in oval gives 7% more. Per thousand, 4 × 3 in oval is roughly $3.52 dearer.
Material choices
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
4.5 × 2.5 in oval labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 4,900 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,300 labels |
Approx., 3 mm between labels
Questions about 4.5 × 2.5 in oval labels
How much text fits on a 4.5 × 2.5 in oval label?
About 648 characters at 8 pt (12 lines × 54), or 387 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.
Is there a minimum order for 4.5 × 2.5 in oval labels?
Yes, 100 labels; that run is $142.53. At 1,000 you pay $199.83, near $0.200 apiece, and artwork setup adds $45.00 once.
Do 4.5 × 2.5 in oval labels work in a label dispenser?
Yes. Ask for a 3″ core for table-top dispensers (about 4,900 a roll) or a 1″ core for handheld ones (about 1,300).
What canvas size should I use for 4.5 × 2.5 in oval labels?
Start a 4.625 × 2.625 in document; in pixels that is 1,388 × 788 px at 300 dpi. Vector files stay sharp at any size.
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