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8 × 2.5 in labels
With 20 square inches across 203 × 64 mm, the 8 × 2.5 in size is a slim strip about 3.2 times as long as it is tall. It is a natural fit for a wrap around the 12 oz can (8.15 in round) and a notebook cover (5.5 × 8.5 in). Layout budget: about 16 lines of roughly 134 characters at 8 pt; with a full-size UPC-A barcode the rest of the face stays usable. Searching for 2.5x8? That is this label rotated; the price is identical.
- Rectangle
- 8 × 2.5 in
- 203.2 × 63.5 mm
- 20 sq in
$144.44 for the first 100, setup $45.00
Today's prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $149.79 | $1.498 | $144.44 |
| 250 | $170.64 | $0.683 | $164.55 |
| 500 | $204.94 | $0.410 | $197.62 |
| 1,000 | $271.90 | $0.272 | $262.19 |
| 2,500 | $459.47 | $0.184 | $443.06 |
| 5,000 | $727.43 | $0.145 | $701.45 |
Canadian dollars before tax, white paper with a matte finish. Setup: $45.00 per design.
What 8 × 2.5 in labels are used for
Full wrap: 12 oz can
8 in around an 8.15 in body is a near-complete wrap; keep barcodes away from the 0.15 in seam.
Notebook cover label
Leaves 0.25 in at the sides and 1.5 in top and bottom on a 5.5 × 8.5 in surface.
Promotional decals
Readable from about 7.5 ft; supply art at 2438 × 788 px.
Bag and pouch fronts
The whole brand panel on one 8 × 2.5 label – no printed bags needed for small runs.
Design notes
Design to 2438 × 788 px at 300 dpi, keep important type inside 7.875 × 2.375 in, and use 8 pt as the smallest size. Test-wrap a paper print around a 12 oz can first; keep 0.5 in at each end free of text.
A 8.25 × 2.75 in flat panel is ideal; for wraps pick containers around 2.63 in diameter or bigger for the 8 in length.
4 × 5 in is the next size down, and 8 × 2.5 in adds 0%; the larger 10 × 2 in adds 0% on top.
Stocks and finishes
| 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″ | 4,900 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,300 labels |
One wide, 3 mm apart (estimate)
Frequently asked
What is 8 × 2.5 in in millimetres?
8 × 2.5 in = 203 × 64 mm (20.32 × 6.35 cm). You can also enter centimetres directly in the quote builder.
How much do 8 × 2.5 in labels cost?
$149.79 for 100 and $271.90 for 1,000 ($0.272 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.
How are 8 × 2.5 in labels wound?
One across on the roll, up to roughly 4,900 per 3″ core (1,300 on a 1″ core). You pick the unwind direction in the builder.
How do I set up 8 × 2.5 in label artwork?
Make the canvas 2,438 × 788 px (300 dpi) – that is 8.125 × 2.625 in including bleed – and keep text off the outer 1/16″.
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