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0.5 × 0.5 in square labels

13 × 13 mm in metric: 0.5 × 0.5 in is an even shape on every side offering 0.25 sq in. It carries a mark or a short word or two (around 4 characters at 8 pt), not a paragraph.

  • Square
  • 0.5 × 0.5 in
  • 12.7 × 12.7 mm
  • 0.25 sq in
0.5 in0.5 in0.5 × 0.5 in= 1 inch (scale) · 12.7 × 12.7 mm

Starts at $197.91 (100 labels), $45.00 setup

0.5 × 0.5 in label prices

QuantityRoll labelsPer labelSheet labels
100$205.24$2.052$197.91
250$187.91$0.752$181.20
500$177.64$0.355$171.30
1,000$196.76$0.197$189.74
2,500$196.95$0.079$189.92
5,000$159.20$0.032$153.52

Prices in CAD excl. tax; artwork setup $45.00 once.

Ideas for 0.5 × 0.5 in labels

Colour coding

Print solid colours to sort stock, files or orders at 13 mm – visible across a table.

Square logo stickers

Square marks with 0.05 in breathing room all round.

Seal stickers

A 13 mm sticker closes cello bags and envelopes without covering the contents.

Lid and box squares

Flat box tops take a 13 × 13 mm square, art kept within 0.25 in.

Artwork checklist

Design to 188 × 188 px at 300 dpi, keep important type inside 0.375 × 0.375 in, and use 6 pt as the smallest size. Leave at least 0.06 in between the cut line and any border you draw, or slight drift looks uneven.

On flat packs allow 0.75 × 0.75 in. On round containers the 0.5 in side wraps a 0.24 in diameter or larger.

0.75 × 0.75 in adds 125% more.

Label stocks

MaterialFinish (vs. matte white)
White paperMatte, Gloss +6%
Clear (transparent)Standard (included) +14%
Freezer-grade whiteStandard (included) +22%

How many per roll

CoreMax. roll diameterUp to (approx.)
3″ core (standard)10″21,000 labels
1″ core5″5,500 labels

One label across, 3 mm between (approx.)

Questions about this size

How much text fits on a 0.5 × 0.5 in label?

About 4 characters at 8 pt (1 lines × 4), or 3 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.

Is there a minimum order for 0.5 × 0.5 in labels?

Yes, 100 labels; that run is $205.24. At 1,000 you pay $196.76, near $0.197 apiece, and artwork setup adds $45.00 once.

Do 0.5 × 0.5 in labels work in a label dispenser?

Yes. Ask for a 3″ core for table-top dispensers (about 21,000 a roll) or a 1″ core for handheld ones (about 5,500).

What size should my artwork be for 0.5 × 0.5 in labels?

0.625 × 0.625 in with bleed, which is 188 × 188 px at 300 dpi. Keep words 1/16″ inside the edge.

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