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4.5 × 3 in labels
Picture a 3 × 5 index card: 4.5 × 3 in (114 × 76 mm) is a little smaller than that. Where it fits best: a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag (3.75 × 6 in), plus a pint berry clamshell lid (5.5 × 4.25 in). That is space for about 19 lines of roughly 73 characters at 8 pt – enough for a full-size UPC-A barcode with a line or two above it. Searching for 3x4.5? That is this label rotated; the price is identical.
- Rectangle
- 4.5 × 3 in
- 114.3 × 76.2 mm
- 13.5 sq in
$138.39 for the first 100, setup $45.00
Cost of 4.5 × 3 in labels
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $143.52 | $1.435 | $138.39 |
| 250 | $154.95 | $0.620 | $149.41 |
| 500 | $173.72 | $0.347 | $167.51 |
| 1,000 | $210.39 | $0.210 | $202.87 |
| 2,500 | $312.95 | $0.125 | $301.78 |
| 5,000 | $458.79 | $0.092 | $442.41 |
Canadian dollars before tax, white paper with a matte finish. Setup: $45.00 per design.
Good uses for the 4.5 × 3 in size
On a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag
Covers roughly 60% of that 3.75 × 6 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
On a pint berry clamshell lid
Covers roughly 57% of that 5.5 × 4.25 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
Gift box tops
Box lids around 5.5 × 4 in take it with half an inch to spare.
Catering and tray labels
Menu item, allergens and reheating notes – 15 lines at 10 pt.
Artwork advice
Design to 1388 × 938 px at 300 dpi, keep important type inside 4.375 × 2.875 in, and use 8 pt as the smallest size. Leave at least 0.12 in between the cut line and any border you draw, or slight drift looks uneven.
For boxes and pouches allow 4.75 × 3.25 in of flat face. On cylinders the 4.5 in side wraps neatly once the diameter is at least 1.51 in.
Over 6 × 2.25 in, 4.5 × 3 in offers 0% extra label area – the next size, 5.5 × 2.5 in, is 2% roomier. The bigger 5.5 × 2.5 in runs about $1.17 extra for 1,000.
What 4.5 × 3 in labels can be printed on
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Rolls and cores
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 4,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,000 labels |
Estimate: 1 across, 3 mm gap
4.5 × 3 in label questions
How much text fits on a 4.5 × 3 in label?
At 8 pt, roughly 19 lines of 73 characters inside a 1/8 in safe margin; at 10 pt about 15 lines of 58. Shorter lines with more space read faster on a shelf.
How much do 4.5 × 3 in labels cost?
$143.52 for 100 and $210.39 for 1,000 ($0.210 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.
How are 4.5 × 3 in labels wound?
One across on the roll, up to roughly 4,100 per 3″ core (1,000 on a 1″ core). You pick the unwind direction in the builder.
What file size do 4.5 × 3 in labels need?
Bleed size 4.625 × 3.125 in; at 300 dpi that equals 1,388 × 938 px. PDF, AI, SVG, PNG and JPG all work.
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