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5.5 × 4 in oval labels
Hold up a 4 × 6 photo and you have a feel for 5.5 × 4 in oval: a little smaller than it, 140 × 102 mm, 17.28 sq in. Where it fits best: a half-dozen cupcake box top (7.5 × 5 in), plus a 12 oz coffee pouch front (5.25 × 7.5 in). Expect about 20 lines of roughly 66 characters at 8 pt, and a full-size UPC-A barcode if you need one.
- Oval
- 5.5 × 4 in oval
- 139.7 × 101.6 mm
- 17.28 sq in
Minimum 100: $145.79 + $45.00 setup
Price by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $151.19 | $1.512 | $145.79 |
| 250 | $174.13 | $0.697 | $167.92 |
| 500 | $211.87 | $0.424 | $204.31 |
| 1,000 | $285.54 | $0.286 | $275.34 |
| 2,500 | $491.94 | $0.197 | $474.37 |
| 5,000 | $787.02 | $0.157 | $758.91 |
All prices CAD before tax on matte white; $45.00 setup per artwork.
Who orders 5.5 × 4 in oval labels
Half-dozen cupcake box top
Fills about 46% of a 7.5 × 5 in face, with 1 in and 0.5 in margins.
12 oz coffee pouch front label
Leaves 1 in at the sides and 0.6 in top and bottom on a 5.25 × 7.5 in surface.
Curved containers
Jugs and tubs with gentle curves keep a 140 × 102 mm oval flat.
Shipping and carton labels
5.5 × 4 in oval gives an address block, a 1D barcode and handling icons room to breathe (16 lines at 10 pt).
Print-ready tips
Set your canvas to 1688 × 1238 px, put a 5.375 × 3.875 in guide inside it, and nothing smaller than 8 pt. 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 5.75 × 4.25 in (146 mm wide) so the edge of the 5.5 × 4 in oval stays off rims and curves.
5.5 × 4 in oval is 22% larger in area than 6 × 3 in oval – 6 × 4 in oval is 9% bigger still. Per thousand, 6 × 4 in oval is roughly $13.65 dearer.
Materials for 5.5 × 4 in oval labels
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
5.5 × 4 in oval labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 3,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 830 labels |
One label across, 3 mm between (approx.)
Questions about 5.5 × 4 in oval labels
What is 5.5 × 4 in oval in millimetres?
5.5 × 4 in = 140 × 102 mm (13.97 × 10.16 cm). The quote builder accepts centimetres too.
What do 1,000 5.5 × 4 in oval labels cost?
1,000 cost $285.54 – $0.286 a label – while the smallest run (100) is $151.19. The $45.00 artwork setup is charged once.
Can I get 5.5 × 4 in oval labels on a 1 inch core?
Yes – roughly 830 max on 1″ (handheld dispensers), versus 3,100 on the standard 3″ core.
How do I set up 5.5 × 4 in oval label artwork?
Make the canvas 1,688 × 1,238 px (300 dpi) – that is 5.625 × 4.125 in including bleed – and keep text off the outer 1/16″.
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