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10 × 2 in labels
Think of 10 × 2 in as a slim strip about 5 times as long as it is tall – 254 × 51 mm, or 20 square inches of artwork. It is a natural fit for a laptop lid (11 × 7.5 in) and a 12 × 12 in shipping carton side (12 × 12 in). Inside the safe area there is room for about 12 lines of roughly 168 characters at 8 pt, or a full-size UPC-A barcode plus a product name. Portrait or landscape, 10 × 2 and 2 × 10 are one product here.
- Rectangle
- 10 × 2 in
- 254 × 50.8 mm
- 20 sq in
100 labels: $144.44 · setup $45.00
10 × 2 in label prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $149.79 | $1.498 | $144.44 |
| 250 | $170.64 | $0.683 | $164.55 |
| 500 | $204.94 | $0.410 | $197.62 |
| 1,000 | $271.90 | $0.272 | $262.19 |
| 2,500 | $459.47 | $0.184 | $443.06 |
| 5,000 | $727.43 | $0.145 | $701.45 |
Matte white stock, CAD, tax extra – plus $45.00 per design for setup.
Where 10 × 2 in labels work best
On a laptop lid
Covers roughly 24% of that 11 × 7.5 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
12 × 12 in shipping carton side
Fills about 13% of a 12 × 12 in face, with 1 in and 5 in margins.
Bin and shelf signage
Product name in 36 pt plus details fits the 10 in width; 10 lines of body text at 10 pt.
Pail and tub labels
Buckets and tubs: 254 × 51 mm gives the product name and directions room.
Getting the layout right
Keep text and logos inside a 9.875 × 1.875 in safe area and do not go below 8 pt. With only 2 in of height, choose a condensed font and keep one idea per strip.
On flat packs allow 10.25 × 2.25 in. On round containers the 10 in side wraps a 3.26 in diameter or larger.
Against 8 × 2.5 in you gain 0% more face with 10 × 2 in – going up to 5.5 × 3.75 in gives 3% more. Moving up to 5.5 × 3.75 in costs about $4.26 more per 1,000.
Paper and film options for 10 × 2 in
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
How many per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 6,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,600 labels |
Estimate: 1 across, 3 mm gap
10 × 2 in label questions
How much text fits on a 10 × 2 in label?
About 2016 characters at 8 pt (12 lines × 168), or 1350 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.
What is the price of 10 × 2 in labels?
Today's engine price: 100 roll labels $149.79, 1,000 labels $271.90, roughly $0.272 apiece. Setup is $45.00 per artwork.
How many rolls will my 10 × 2 in order come on?
Each 3″-core roll holds about 6,100 and each 1″-core roll about 1,600, so divide your quantity by that to estimate the number of rolls.
What canvas size should I use for 10 × 2 in labels?
Start a 10.125 × 2.125 in document; in pixels that is 3,038 × 638 px at 300 dpi. Vector files stay sharp at any size.
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