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12 × 1.5 in labels
Picture a ruler: 12 × 1.5 in (305 × 38 mm) is a little larger than that. Expect about 9 lines of roughly 203 characters at 8 pt, and a full-size UPC-A barcode if you need one. Need it the other way round? 1.5 × 12 is the same label turned 90°, so it is priced and ordered here.
- Rectangle
- 12 × 1.5 in
- 304.8 × 38.1 mm
- 18 sq in
Minimum 100: $143.08 + $45.00 setup
Prices by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $148.38 | $1.484 | $143.08 |
| 250 | $167.15 | $0.669 | $161.18 |
| 500 | $198.01 | $0.396 | $190.94 |
| 1,000 | $258.25 | $0.258 | $249.03 |
| 2,500 | $427.01 | $0.171 | $411.76 |
| 5,000 | $667.84 | $0.134 | $643.99 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
Common jobs for 12 × 1.5 in labels
Box bands
Run 12 in across a lid and down the sides as a narrow branded band.
Spice and pantry drawers
Name strips for pantry bins – a 59 pt word reads across the kitchen.
Lot and best-before strips
A 12 × 1.5 band holds a date, lot number and a 30-character note.
Catering and tray labels
Tray lids: dish name plus 5 lines of allergen and heating info.
Design tip for this size
Design to 3638 × 488 px at 300 dpi, keep important type inside 11.875 × 1.375 in, and use 7 pt as the smallest size. Long strips: put the key word at the left, where the eye starts, and keep any code at the right end.
Flat use: 12.25 × 1.75 in of face. Wrap use: about 3.9 in across or more, with 12 in going round.
Compared with 4.5 × 4 in, 12 × 1.5 in has 0% more room – the next step, 5 × 3.75 in, adds 4%. 5 × 3.75 in adds around $5.12 to a 1,000-label order.
Stocks and finishes
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
12 × 1.5 in labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 8,000 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 2,100 labels |
Single lane, 3 mm spacing, approximate
FAQ
Is 12x1.5 the same as 1.5x12?
Yes – it is one label turned 90°. We list width first (12 in) and height second (1.5 in); on a roll you choose which edge comes off first in the builder, so both orientations use this page and the same price.
What is the price of 12 × 1.5 in labels?
Today's engine price: 100 roll labels $148.38, 1,000 labels $258.25, roughly $0.258 apiece. Setup is $45.00 per artwork.
Can I get 12 × 1.5 in labels on a 1 inch core?
Yes – roughly 2,100 max on 1″ (handheld dispensers), versus 8,000 on the standard 3″ core.
What file size do 12 × 1.5 in labels need?
Bleed size 12.125 × 1.625 in; at 300 dpi that equals 3,638 × 488 px. PDF, AI, SVG, PNG and JPG all work.
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