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8 × 3.5 in labels
With 28 square inches across 203 × 89 mm, the 8 × 3.5 in size is a wide panel with a 2.3:1 ratio. Typical homes for it: a wrap around the 12 oz can (8.15 in round); a notebook cover (5.5 × 8.5 in). Inside the safe area there is room for about 23 lines of roughly 134 characters at 8 pt, or a full-size UPC-A barcode plus a product name. Ordering 3.5 wide by 8 tall? Use this page and set the orientation on your artwork.
- Rectangle
- 8 × 3.5 in
- 203.2 × 88.9 mm
- 28 sq in
Minimum 100: $149.63 + $45.00 setup
8 × 3.5 in label prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $155.17 | $1.552 | $149.63 |
| 250 | $184.15 | $0.737 | $177.57 |
| 500 | $231.81 | $0.464 | $223.53 |
| 1,000 | $324.82 | $0.325 | $313.22 |
| 2,500 | $585.58 | $0.234 | $564.66 |
| 5,000 | $944.99 | $0.189 | $911.24 |
Before tax in CAD for matte white; add $45.00 per design.
Popular uses for 8 × 3.5 in labels
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 in top and bottom on a 5.5 × 8.5 in surface.
Pallet and tote labels
Contents, destination and a large barcode on 28.0 sq in.
Equipment and asset panels
Machine instructions: 18 lines of 107 characters at 10 pt.
Before you design
Keep text and logos inside a 7.875 × 3.375 in safe area and do not go below 8 pt. Place the barcode at least 0.5 in from either end – on the 12 oz can the seam lands there.
Flat use: 8.25 × 3.75 in of face. Wrap use: about 2.63 in across or more, with 8 in going round.
Compared with 5.5 × 5 in, 8 × 3.5 in has 2% more room, while the next step, 7 × 4 in, adds 0%.
Paper and film options for 8 × 3.5 in
| 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 |
Estimate: 1 across, 3 mm gap
Common questions
Is 8x3.5 the same as 3.5x8?
Yes – it is one label turned 90°. We list width first (8 in) and height second (3.5 in); on a roll you choose which edge comes off first in the builder, so both orientations use this page and the same price.
How much do 8 × 3.5 in labels cost?
$155.17 for 100 and $324.82 for 1,000 ($0.325 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.
How many 8 × 3.5 in labels fit on one roll?
Up to about 3,500 on a 3″ core or 940 on a 1″ core. Fewer per roll costs the same.
Do 8 × 3.5 in labels need bleed?
Yes – add 1/16″ on each side for 8.125 × 3.625 in overall (2,438 × 1,088 px at 300 dpi) and keep text inside the cut line.
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