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2 × 1.25 in oval labels
In metric, 2 × 1.25 in oval is 51 × 32 mm; in everyday terms, a little smaller than a matchbook. Measured against everyday packaging, it suits the top of a 63 mm jar lid and the top of a 4 oz candle tin lid. For copy, count on about 5 lines of roughly 23 characters at 8 pt. A UPC-A barcode at 80% scale also fits.
- Oval
- 2 × 1.25 in oval
- 50.8 × 31.8 mm
- 1.96 sq in
From $113.62 for 100 labels + $45.00 one-time setup
What it costs
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $117.83 | $1.178 | $113.62 |
| 250 | $124.45 | $0.498 | $120.01 |
| 500 | $130.10 | $0.260 | $125.45 |
| 1,000 | $129.91 | $0.130 | $125.27 |
| 2,500 | $144.17 | $0.058 | $139.02 |
| 5,000 | $173.62 | $0.035 | $167.42 |
Prices in CAD excl. tax; artwork setup $45.00 once.
Popular uses for 2 × 1.25 in oval labels
Tops of 63 mm jar lids
The 2.3 in usable top takes it with a 0.15 in margin all round.
Tops of 4 oz candle tin lids
The 2.45 in usable top takes it with a 0.25 in margin all round.
Return address
5 lines at 8 pt (23 characters each) – name, street, city and postcode on one 2 × 1.25 in oval label.
Vials and test tubes
Lab and sample IDs: 5 short lines at 8 pt on 51 × 32 mm.
Layout tip
Set your canvas to 638 × 412 px, put a 1.875 × 1.125 in guide inside it, and nothing smaller than 7 pt. Round shapes lose the corners, so plan on about 78% of the bounding box for content and curve text along the edge if you need more.
Rule of thumb for this shape: allow 2.25 × 1.5 in of flat space, roughly 57 mm at the widest point.
Area-wise 2 × 1.25 in oval beats 2 × 1 in oval by 25% – 2.25 × 1.25 in oval offers another 13%.
What 2 × 1.25 in oval labels can be printed on
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Roll counts for 2 × 1.25 in oval
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 9,400 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 2,500 labels |
Approximate, single lane, 3 mm gap
Your 2 × 1.25 in oval questions answered
What is 2 × 1.25 in oval in millimetres?
2 × 1.25 in = 51 × 32 mm (5.08 × 3.17 cm). The quote builder accepts centimetres too.
Is there a minimum order for 2 × 1.25 in oval labels?
Yes, 100 labels; that run is $117.83. At 1,000 you pay $129.91, near $0.130 apiece, and artwork setup adds $45.00 once.
How are 2 × 1.25 in oval labels wound?
One across on the roll, up to roughly 9,400 per 3″ core (2,500 on a 1″ core). You pick the unwind direction in the builder.
What size should my artwork be for 2 × 1.25 in oval labels?
2.125 × 1.375 in with bleed, which is 638 × 413 px at 300 dpi. Keep words 1/16″ inside the edge.
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