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2.25 × 1.25 in oval labels
Hold up a matchbook and you have a feel for 2.25 × 1.25 in oval: a little smaller than it, 57 × 32 mm, 2.21 sq in. Where it fits best: the top of a 4 oz candle tin lid, plus the top of a 70 mm regular canning lid. For copy, count on about 5 lines of roughly 26 characters at 8 pt. A UPC-A barcode at 80% scale also fits.
- Oval
- 2.25 × 1.25 in oval
- 57.2 × 31.8 mm
- 2.21 sq in
Minimum 100: $101.91 + $45.00 setup
Price table
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $105.69 | $1.057 | $101.91 |
| 250 | $115.64 | $0.463 | $111.51 |
| 500 | $123.50 | $0.247 | $119.09 |
| 1,000 | $120.63 | $0.121 | $116.32 |
| 2,500 | $136.83 | $0.055 | $131.95 |
| 5,000 | $175.62 | $0.035 | $169.35 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
2.25 × 1.25 in oval labels: typical jobs
4 oz candle tin lids
About 2.45 in of flat top leaves roughly 0.1 in clear around this label.
Tops of 70 mm regular canning lids
The 2.55 in usable top takes it with a 0.15 in margin all round.
SKU and barcode labels
Bars at 80% scale plus a 26-character SKU line.
Bottle shoulders and necks
A 57 mm oval sits on curved shoulders where corners would lift.
Design notes
Guide lines first: 2.125 × 1.125 in for content, 712 × 412 px for the full bleed canvas, 7 pt minimum type. Set any border at least 0.06 in inside the curve so small cutting drift is invisible.
Measure first: the lid or panel should be flat over 2.5 × 1.5 in or more – about 64 mm across.
Over 2 × 1.25 in oval, 2.25 × 1.25 in oval offers 13% extra label area, while the next size, 2 × 1.5 in oval, is 7% roomier.
Material choices
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Rolls and cores
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 9,400 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 2,500 labels |
Estimate: 1 across, 3 mm gap
2.25 × 1.25 in oval label questions
How much text fits on a 2.25 × 1.25 in oval label?
About 130 characters at 8 pt (5 lines × 26), or 84 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.
How are 2.25 × 1.25 in oval labels priced?
The live engine quotes $105.69 for the minimum run of 100, then $120.63 at 1,000 – about $0.121 per piece – before the $45.00 setup.
What roll sizes do 2.25 × 1.25 in oval labels ship on?
Standard 3″ cores hold up to about 9,400; 1″ cores, for handheld guns, about 2,500. Big orders are split across rolls at no charge.
Do 2.25 × 1.25 in oval labels need bleed?
Yes – add 1/16″ on each side for 2.375 × 1.375 in overall (713 × 413 px at 300 dpi) and keep text inside the cut line.
Similar sizes
- 2 × 1.5 in oval labels
- 2 × 1.25 in oval labels
- 2.25 × 1.5 in oval labels
- 2.5 × 1.5 in oval labels
- 2 × 1 in oval labels
- 1.5 × 1.25 in oval labels
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