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5 × 3 in oval labels
Picture a 3 × 5 index card: 5 × 3 in oval (127 × 76 mm) is almost exactly the size of that. Buyers usually put it on a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag (3.75 × 6 in) or a pint berry clamshell lid (5.5 × 4.25 in). Layout budget: about 14 lines of roughly 60 characters at 8 pt; with a full-size UPC-A barcode the rest of the face stays usable.
- Oval
- 5 × 3 in oval
- 127 × 76.2 mm
- 11.78 sq in
Starts at $139.03 (100 labels), $45.00 setup
Prices by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $144.18 | $1.442 | $139.03 |
| 250 | $156.70 | $0.627 | $151.10 |
| 500 | $177.27 | $0.355 | $170.94 |
| 1,000 | $217.43 | $0.217 | $209.66 |
| 2,500 | $329.87 | $0.132 | $318.09 |
| 5,000 | $489.89 | $0.098 | $472.40 |
Matte white, Canadian dollars, tax not included. $45.00 artwork setup.
Who orders 5 × 3 in oval labels
4 × 9 in cello treat bag
Fills about 52% of a 3.75 × 6 in face, with 0.5 in and 0.4 in margins.
Pint berry clamshell lid label
Leaves 0.25 in at the sides and 0.6 in top and bottom on a 5.5 × 4.25 in surface.
Curved containers
Jugs and tubs with gentle curves keep a 127 × 76 mm oval flat.
Bin and shelf signage
Product name in 36 pt plus details fits the 5 in width; 11 lines of body text at 10 pt.
Layout tip
Design to 1538 × 938 px at 300 dpi, keep important type inside 4.875 × 2.875 in, and use 8 pt as the smallest size. Round shapes lose the corners, so plan on about 78% of the bounding box for content and curve text along the edge if you need more.
Fit check: you need a flat area of at least 5.25 × 3.25 in (133 mm wide) so the edge of the 5 × 3 in oval stays off rims and curves.
Area-wise 5 × 3 in oval beats 4.5 × 3 in oval by 11%; 4.5 × 3.5 in oval offers another 5%. Moving up to 4.5 × 3.5 in oval costs about $20.38 more per 1,000.
What 5 × 3 in oval 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% |
Labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 4,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,000 labels |
Estimate based on 3 mm spacing, one across
Frequently asked
Can a barcode fit on 5 × 3 in oval labels?
Yes. A UPC-A symbol fits at 100% of its nominal 1.469 in width with quiet zones, leaving about 1.7 in for text. Print bars in solid black on white or clear-on-white for reliable scans.
What will 5 × 3 in oval stickers cost me?
Budget $144.18 for 100 or $217.43 for a thousand ($0.217 per sticker), plus a single $45.00 setup charge.
How many 5 × 3 in oval labels fit on one roll?
Up to about 4,100 on a 3″ core or 1,000 on a 1″ core. Fewer per roll costs the same.
What resolution is needed for 5 × 3 in oval labels?
300 dpi: 1,538 × 938 px. That covers the 5.125 × 3.125 in bleed area; vector PDF or SVG avoids resolution worries altogether.
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