Home / Label sizes / 5.5 × 3 in
5.5 × 3 in labels
Hold up a 3 × 5 index card and you have a feel for 5.5 × 3 in: a little larger than it, 140 × 76 mm, 16.5 sq in. It is a natural fit for a 4 × 6 in postcard (6 × 4 in) and a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag (3.75 × 6 in). That is space for about 19 lines of roughly 90 characters at 8 pt – enough for a full-size UPC-A barcode with a line or two above it. Searching for 3x5.5? That is this label rotated; the price is identical.
- Rectangle
- 5.5 × 3 in
- 139.7 × 76.2 mm
- 16.5 sq in
$142.07 buys 100 (plus $45.00 setup)
Today's prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $147.33 | $1.473 | $142.07 |
| 250 | $164.53 | $0.658 | $158.65 |
| 500 | $192.81 | $0.386 | $185.92 |
| 1,000 | $248.02 | $0.248 | $239.16 |
| 2,500 | $402.66 | $0.161 | $388.28 |
| 5,000 | $623.14 | $0.125 | $600.89 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
Ideas for 5.5 × 3 in labels
4 × 6 in postcard label
Leaves 0.25 in at the sides and 0.5 in top and bottom on a 6 × 4 in surface.
On a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag
Covers roughly 73% of that 3.75 × 6 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
Shipping and carton labels
5.5 × 3 in gives an address block, a 1D barcode and handling icons room to breathe (15 lines at 10 pt).
Promotional decals
Readable from about 9 ft; supply art at 1688 × 938 px.
Artwork advice
Keep text and logos inside a 5.375 × 2.875 in safe area and do not go below 8 pt. Print a 100% test and view it from 7.5 ft – if the name is not clear, enlarge it before adding details.
Fit check: as a front label it needs a flat panel of about 5.75 × 3.25 in; wrapped around a bottle, the 5.5 in length suits containers from roughly 1.83 in diameter up.
5.5 × 3 in has 0% more space than 6 × 2.75 in – 11 × 1.5 in adds 0% more.
What 5.5 × 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% |
Labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 4,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,000 labels |
Approximate, single lane, 3 mm gap
Your 5.5 × 3 in questions answered
Is 5.5 × 3 in a good size for a 4 × 6 in postcard?
It covers about 68% of a 6 × 4 in 4 × 6 in postcard, leaving 0.25 in at the sides. That is enough margin to apply it straight by hand.
What does a run of 5.5 × 3 in labels cost?
Prices drop with volume: 100 labels are $147.33, 1,000 are $248.02 ($0.248 each). One $45.00 setup applies per design.
What roll sizes do 5.5 × 3 in labels ship on?
Standard 3″ cores hold up to about 4,100; 1″ cores, for handheld guns, about 1,000. Big orders are split across rolls at no charge.
Which file types work for 5.5 × 3 in label artwork?
PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG or JPG. For raster files use 1,688 × 938 px (300 dpi), which matches the 5.625 × 3.125 in bleed size.
Similar sizes
- 6 × 2.75 in labels
- 11 × 1.5 in labels
- 6.5 × 2.5 in labels
- 5 × 3.25 in labels
- 4.5 × 3.75 in labels
- 4.25 × 4 in labels
- All label sizes
Ready for 5.5 × 3 in labels? Your price updates as you choose material and quantity.
Start my quote