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5 × 4.5 in labels
Hold up a CD case and you have a feel for 5 × 4.5 in: a little smaller than it, 127 × 114 mm, 22.5 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). For copy, count on about 30 lines of roughly 82 characters at 8 pt. A full-size UPC-A barcode also fits. Ordering 4.5 wide by 5 tall? Use this page and set the orientation on your artwork.
- Rectangle
- 5 × 4.5 in
- 127 × 114.3 mm
- 22.5 sq in
100 labels: $146.13 · setup $45.00
Prices by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $151.54 | $1.515 | $146.13 |
| 250 | $175.01 | $0.700 | $168.76 |
| 500 | $213.61 | $0.427 | $205.98 |
| 1,000 | $288.95 | $0.289 | $278.63 |
| 2,500 | $500.05 | $0.200 | $482.19 |
| 5,000 | $801.92 | $0.160 | $773.28 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
5 × 4.5 in labels: typical jobs
On a half-dozen cupcake box top
Covers roughly 60% of that 7.5 × 5 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
12 oz coffee pouch front
Fills about 57% of a 5.25 × 7.5 in face, with 0.1 in and 1.5 in margins.
Instruction panels
Step-by-step directions in 30 lines of 82 characters at 8 pt.
Pail and tub labels
Buckets and tubs: 127 × 114 mm gives the product name and directions room.
Getting the layout right
The smallest readable type here is about 8 pt; everything that matters belongs inside 4.875 × 4.375 in. With 30 lines available at 8 pt, rank the information and drop anything a customer would not miss.
On flat packs allow 5.25 × 4.75 in. On round containers the 5 in side wraps a 1.67 in diameter or larger.
6 × 3.75 in is the next size down, and 5 × 4.5 in adds 0%; the larger 7 × 3.25 in adds 1% on top. Expect around $1.71 more per 1,000 for the larger 7 × 3.25 in.
What 5 × 4.5 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% |
Rolls and cores
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 2,800 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 740 labels |
Approx., 3 mm between labels
Good to know
How much text fits on a 5 × 4.5 in label?
About 2460 characters at 8 pt (30 lines × 82), or 1560 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.
What is the price of 5 × 4.5 in labels?
Today's engine price: 100 roll labels $151.54, 1,000 labels $288.95, roughly $0.289 apiece. Setup is $45.00 per artwork.
Can I get 5 × 4.5 in labels on a 1 inch core?
Yes – roughly 740 max on 1″ (handheld dispensers), versus 2,800 on the standard 3″ core.
How do I avoid blurry 5 × 4.5 in labels?
Send at least 1,538 × 1,388 px for raster art – 300 dpi across the 5.125 × 4.625 in bleed area – or a vector PDF.
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