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6.5 × 3.5 in labels
Hold up a 4 × 6 photo and you have a feel for 6.5 × 3.5 in: a little smaller than it, 165 × 89 mm, 22.75 sq in. Typical homes for it: a half-dozen cupcake box top (7.5 × 5 in); a 12 oz coffee pouch front (5.25 × 7.5 in). For copy, count on about 23 lines of roughly 108 characters at 8 pt. A full-size UPC-A barcode also fits. 3.5 × 6.5 is simply this size in the other orientation – same die, same price.
- Rectangle
- 6.5 × 3.5 in
- 165.1 × 88.9 mm
- 22.75 sq in
$146.30 buys 100 (plus $45.00 setup)
6.5 × 3.5 in label prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $151.71 | $1.517 | $146.30 |
| 250 | $175.44 | $0.702 | $169.18 |
| 500 | $214.47 | $0.429 | $206.81 |
| 1,000 | $290.66 | $0.291 | $280.28 |
| 2,500 | $504.11 | $0.202 | $486.11 |
| 5,000 | $809.37 | $0.162 | $780.46 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
Who orders 6.5 × 3.5 in labels
Half-dozen cupcake box top
Fills about 60% of a 7.5 × 5 in face, with 0.5 in and 0.75 in margins.
12 oz coffee pouch front
Fills about 57% of a 5.25 × 7.5 in face, with 0.5 in and 0.9 in margins.
Instruction panels
Step-by-step directions in 23 lines of 108 characters at 8 pt.
Bin and shelf signage
Bin fronts: a 36 pt heading and 18 lines of details across 6.5 in.
Artwork advice
Guide lines first: 6.375 × 3.375 in for content, 1988 × 1088 px for the full bleed canvas, 8 pt minimum type. Group the must-read items in the top 2.1 in so they show even when products are stacked.
Fit check: as a front label it needs a flat panel of about 6.75 × 3.75 in; wrapped around a bottle, the 6.5 in length suits containers from roughly 2.15 in diameter up.
6.5 × 3.5 in is 0% larger in area than 7 × 3.25 in, while 4.25 × 5.5 in is 3% bigger still. Moving up to 4.25 × 5.5 in costs about $4.26 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% |
Core and roll options
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 3,500 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 940 labels |
One wide, 3 mm apart (estimate)
6.5 × 3.5 in label questions
Is 6.5x3.5 the same as 3.5x6.5?
Same label, different orientation. 6.5 × 3.5 in rotated is 3.5 × 6.5 in; the price does not change, and the unwind direction you choose decides how it feeds off the roll.
What will 6.5 × 3.5 in stickers cost me?
Budget $151.71 for 100 or $290.66 for a thousand ($0.291 per sticker), plus a single $45.00 setup charge.
Can I get 6.5 × 3.5 in labels on a 1 inch core?
Yes – roughly 940 max on 1″ (handheld dispensers), versus 3,500 on the standard 3″ core.
What canvas size should I use for 6.5 × 3.5 in labels?
Start a 6.625 × 3.625 in document; in pixels that is 1,988 × 1,088 px at 300 dpi. Vector files stay sharp at any size.
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