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5 × 3.25 in labels
Hold up a 3 × 5 index card and you have a feel for 5 × 3.25 in: a little larger than it, 127 × 83 mm, 16.25 sq in. Where it fits best: a 4 × 6 in postcard (6 × 4 in), plus a pint berry clamshell lid (5.5 × 4.25 in). For copy, count on about 21 lines of roughly 82 characters at 8 pt. A full-size UPC-A barcode also fits. Searching for 3.25x5? That is this label rotated; the price is identical.
- Rectangle
- 5 × 3.25 in
- 127 × 82.6 mm
- 16.25 sq in
100 labels: $141.90 · setup $45.00
Cost of 5 × 3.25 in labels
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $147.15 | $1.472 | $141.90 |
| 250 | $164.09 | $0.656 | $158.23 |
| 500 | $191.94 | $0.384 | $185.09 |
| 1,000 | $246.31 | $0.246 | $237.52 |
| 2,500 | $398.60 | $0.159 | $384.36 |
| 5,000 | $615.69 | $0.123 | $593.70 |
Prices in CAD excl. tax; artwork setup $45.00 once.
Common jobs for 5 × 3.25 in labels
4 × 6 in postcard label
Leaves 0.5 in at the sides and 0.4 in top and bottom on a 6 × 4 in surface.
Pint berry clamshell lid label
Leaves 0.25 in at the sides and 0.5 in top and bottom on a 5.5 × 4.25 in surface.
Instruction panels
Step-by-step directions in 21 lines of 82 characters at 8 pt.
Shipping and carton labels
Address, tracking barcode and icons: 17 lines at 10 pt on 127 × 83 mm.
Getting the layout right
The smallest readable type here is about 8 pt; everything that matters belongs inside 4.875 × 3.125 in. Print a 100% test and view it from 8 ft – if the name is not clear, enlarge it before adding details.
Panels should be at least 5.25 × 3.5 in. Wrapping the 5 in side? Containers of about 1.67 in diameter and up work.
5 × 3.25 in gives you 0% more printable area than 6.5 × 2.5 in, while 6 × 2.75 in has 2% more again. Moving up to 6 × 2.75 in costs about $1.71 more per 1,000.
Material choices
| 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″ | 3,800 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,000 labels |
One label across, 3 mm between (approx.)
5 × 3.25 in label questions
Is 5x3.25 the same as 3.25x5?
Same label, different orientation. 5 × 3.25 in rotated is 3.25 × 5 in; the price does not change, and the unwind direction you choose decides how it feeds off the roll.
How much are 5 × 3.25 in roll labels?
Starting at $147.15 (100 pcs); a run of 1,000 is $246.31, or $0.246 per label. Add $45.00 one-time setup.
What roll sizes do 5 × 3.25 in labels ship on?
Standard 3″ cores hold up to about 3,800; 1″ cores, for handheld guns, about 1,000. Big orders are split across rolls at no charge.
How do I set up 5 × 3.25 in label artwork?
Make the canvas 1,538 × 1,013 px (300 dpi) – that is 5.125 × 3.375 in including bleed – and keep text off the outer 1/16″.
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