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12 × 1 in labels
A 12 × 1 in label is 305 × 25 mm, a little smaller than a ruler. It is a natural fit for a standard 1.25 in shelf-edge channel. Inside the safe area there is room for about 5 lines of roughly 203 characters at 8 pt. Portrait or landscape, 12 × 1 and 1 × 12 are one product here.
- Rectangle
- 12 × 1 in
- 304.8 × 25.4 mm
- 12 sq in
100 labels: $137.76 · setup $45.00
Price by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $142.86 | $1.429 | $137.76 |
| 250 | $153.20 | $0.613 | $147.73 |
| 500 | $170.17 | $0.340 | $164.09 |
| 1,000 | $203.35 | $0.203 | $196.09 |
| 2,500 | $296.04 | $0.118 | $285.46 |
| 5,000 | $427.69 | $0.086 | $412.42 |
Canadian dollars before tax, white paper with a matte finish. Setup: $45.00 per design.
Popular uses for 12 × 1 in labels
Shelf-edge labels
1 in tall slides into a 1.25 in channel with 0.25 in to spare; 12 in fits price, name and code.
Bin and shelf signage
Bin fronts: a 36 pt heading and 4 lines of details across 12 in.
Lot and best-before strips
A 12 × 1 band holds a date, lot number and a 30-character note.
Pail and tub labels
Buckets and tubs: 305 × 25 mm gives the product name and directions room.
Artwork advice
Guide lines first: 11.875 × 0.875 in for content, 3638 × 338 px for the full bleed canvas, 7 pt minimum type. With only 1 in of height, choose a condensed font and keep one idea per strip.
Flat use: 12.25 × 1.25 in of face. Wrap use: about 3.9 in across or more, with 12 in going round.
12 × 1 in is 0% larger in area than 8 × 1.5 in, while 3.75 × 3.25 in is 2% bigger still. The bigger 3.75 × 3.25 in runs about $0.88 extra for 1,000.
Paper and film options for 12 × 1 in
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Roll sizes for 12 × 1 in labels
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 11,500 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 3,000 labels |
Estimate based on 3 mm spacing, one across
Questions about this size
What is 12 × 1 in in millimetres?
12 × 1 in = 305 × 25 mm (30.48 × 2.54 cm). The quote builder accepts centimetres too.
What does a run of 12 × 1 in labels cost?
Prices drop with volume: 100 labels are $142.86, 1,000 are $203.35 ($0.203 each). One $45.00 setup applies per design.
How are 12 × 1 in labels wound?
One across on the roll, up to roughly 11,500 per 3″ core (3,000 on a 1″ core). You pick the unwind direction in the builder.
What size should my artwork be for 12 × 1 in labels?
12.125 × 1.125 in with bleed, which is 3,638 × 338 px at 300 dpi. Keep words 1/16″ inside the edge.
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