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6 × 5.5 in labels
A 6 × 5.5 in label is 152 × 140 mm, a little larger than a CD case. We checked it against common containers: it works for a 6 × 9 in bubble mailer (6 × 9 in) as well as a 9 × 6 in mailer box top (9 × 6 in). Inside the safe area there is room for about 37 lines of roughly 99 characters at 8 pt, or a full-size UPC-A barcode plus a product name. Portrait or landscape, 6 × 5.5 and 5.5 × 6 are one product here.
- Rectangle
- 6 × 5.5 in
- 152.4 × 139.7 mm
- 33 sq in
100 labels: $158.28 · setup $45.00
Price by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $164.15 | $1.642 | $158.28 |
| 250 | $206.62 | $0.826 | $199.24 |
| 500 | $276.49 | $0.553 | $266.62 |
| 1,000 | $412.85 | $0.413 | $398.10 |
| 2,500 | $795.30 | $0.318 | $766.90 |
| 5,000 | $1,307.15 | $0.261 | $1,260.46 |
Canadian dollars before tax, white paper with a matte finish. Setup: $45.00 per design.
Common jobs for 6 × 5.5 in labels
6 × 9 in bubble mailer
Fills about 61% of a 6 × 9 in face, with 1.5 in and 0.25 in margins.
9 × 6 in mailer box top
Fills about 61% of a 9 × 6 in face, with 1.5 in and 0.25 in margins.
Event and trade-show signs
Peel and stick on tables, crates and boards; 152 × 140 mm reads across a room.
Pallet and tote labels
Totes and pallets: big type plus a barcode across 152 × 140 mm.
Artwork checklist
The smallest readable type here is about 8 pt; everything that matters belongs inside 5.875 × 5.375 in. Big labels go on easier from one edge: plan the design so a slight shift of 0.06 in is not noticeable.
For boxes and pouches allow 6.25 × 5.75 in of flat face. On cylinders the 6 in side wraps neatly once the diameter is at least 1.99 in.
6 × 5.5 in is 2% larger in area than 6.5 × 5 in, and 5 × 7 in is 6% bigger still. Per thousand, 5 × 7 in is roughly $35.21 dearer.
What 6 × 5.5 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% |
6 × 5.5 in labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 2,300 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 610 labels |
Estimate: 1 across, 3 mm gap
6 × 5.5 in label questions
Is 6 × 5.5 in a good size for a 6 × 9 in bubble mailer?
It covers about 61% of a 6 × 9 in 6 × 9 in bubble mailer, leaving 1.5 in at the sides. That is enough margin to apply it straight by hand.
What does a run of 6 × 5.5 in labels cost?
Prices drop with volume: 100 labels are $164.15, 1,000 are $412.85 ($0.413 each). One $45.00 setup applies per design.
How are 6 × 5.5 in labels wound?
One across on the roll, up to roughly 2,300 per 3″ core (610 on a 1″ core). You pick the unwind direction in the builder.
What resolution is needed for 6 × 5.5 in labels?
300 dpi: 1,838 × 1,688 px. That covers the 6.125 × 5.625 in bleed area; vector PDF or SVG avoids resolution worries altogether.
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