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2.5 inch circle labels

A 2.5 inch circle has about 56% more area than a 2 inch circle. It is the usual choice for wide-mouth jar lids, round tins of 4 oz and up, and round product labels that need a name, a description and a weight.

  • Circle
  • 2.5 in circle
  • 63.5 mm diameter
  • 4.91 sq in
2.5 in2.5 in circle= 1 inch (scale) · 63.5 mm diameter

$134.70 buys 100 (plus $45.00 setup)

What it costs

QuantityRoll labelsPer labelSheet labels
100$139.68$1.397$134.70
250$144.63$0.579$139.46
500$152.78$0.306$147.33
1,000$168.67$0.169$162.64
2,500$212.73$0.085$205.13
5,000$274.58$0.055$264.77

CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.

Ideas for 2.5 in circle labels

Wide-mouth jar lids

Fits the flat centre of an 86 mm wide-mouth lid.

Round candle and balm tins

Front label on 4 oz and 6 oz tins.

Pie and tart boxes

Seals the front of bakery boxes with a round brand mark.

Round coaster-style stickers

Promotional stickers for bars, breweries and events.

Layout tip

There is room for a short ingredient line at 2.5 inches, but on a round label line lengths change with height; centre text and keep the longest lines in the middle.

Measure first: the lid or panel should be flat over 2.75 × 2.75 in or more – about 70 mm across.

2.5 in circle is 23% larger in area than 2.25 in circle, while 2.75 in circle is 21% bigger still. Per thousand, 2.75 in circle is roughly $9.83 dearer.

Available materials

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″4,900 labels
1″ core5″1,300 labels

Approximate, single lane, 3 mm gap

Questions about this size

Will a 2.5 inch circle fit a wide-mouth lid?

Yes. Wide-mouth lids are 86 mm (3.4 inches) across with a flat area of roughly 2.75 inches, so a 2.5 inch circle fits with a margin.

How much do 2.5 in circle labels cost?

$139.68 for 100 and $168.67 for 1,000 ($0.169 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.

How many rolls will my 2.5 in circle order come on?

Each 3″-core roll holds about 4,900 and each 1″-core roll about 1,300, so divide your quantity by that to estimate the number of rolls.

Which file types work for 2.5 in circle label artwork?

PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG or JPG. For raster files use 788 × 788 px (300 dpi), which matches the 2.625 × 2.625 in bleed size.

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