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2.5 × 0.5 in labels
2.5 × 0.5 in labels measure 64 × 13 mm and give you 1.25 square inches – a slim strip about 5 times as long as it is tall. Measured against everyday packaging, it suits a wrap around the 15 ml essential oil bottle (3.1 in round) and the top of an 8 oz candle tin lid. Keep it to one element – 38 characters, a number or a small logo. Searching for 0.5x2.5? That is this label rotated; the price is identical.
- Rectangle
- 2.5 × 0.5 in
- 63.5 × 12.7 mm
- 1.25 sq in
$160.44 for the first 100, setup $45.00
Prices by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $166.39 | $1.664 | $160.44 |
| 250 | $159.71 | $0.639 | $154.00 |
| 500 | $156.51 | $0.313 | $150.92 |
| 1,000 | $167.05 | $0.167 | $161.09 |
| 2,500 | $173.49 | $0.069 | $167.30 |
| 5,000 | $165.61 | $0.033 | $159.70 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
Where 2.5 × 0.5 in labels work best
Wraps for 15 ml essential oil bottles
On a 15 ml essential oil bottle (about 0.98 in across) the 2.5 in side runs round the body with 0.6 in to spare where the ends meet.
Tops of 8 oz candle tin lids
The 2.9 in usable top takes it with a 0.2 in margin all round.
Event and giveaway stickers
At 1.2 sq in they go in mailers and swag bags without adding weight.
SKU and barcode labels
A Code 128 stock code or a 0.5 in QR fits 64 × 13 mm.
Before you design
The smallest readable type here is about 6 pt; everything that matters belongs inside 2.375 × 0.375 in. On the 15 ml essential oil bottle, leave the last 0.15 in of each end plain so the seam never cuts through words.
Panels should be at least 2.75 × 0.75 in. Wrapping the 2.5 in side? Containers of about 0.88 in diameter and up work.
Area-wise 2.5 × 0.5 in beats 1.5 × 0.75 in by 11% – 1.25 × 1 in offers another 0%.
Stocks and finishes
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Roll sizes for 2.5 × 0.5 in labels
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 21,000 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 5,500 labels |
Estimate: 1 across, 3 mm gap
Frequently asked
How much text fits on a 2.5 × 0.5 in label?
About 38 characters at 8 pt (1 lines × 38), or 31 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.
What do 1,000 2.5 × 0.5 in labels cost?
1,000 cost $167.05 – $0.167 a label – while the smallest run (100) is $166.39. The $45.00 artwork setup is charged once.
Do 2.5 × 0.5 in labels work in a label dispenser?
Yes. Ask for a 3″ core for table-top dispensers (about 21,000 a roll) or a 1″ core for handheld ones (about 5,500).
What canvas size should I use for 2.5 × 0.5 in labels?
Start a 2.625 × 0.625 in document; in pixels that is 788 × 188 px at 300 dpi. Vector files stay sharp at any size.
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