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3.25 × 2.5 in labels
Hold up a playing card and you have a feel for 3.25 × 2.5 in: a little smaller than it, 83 × 64 mm, 8.12 sq in. Measured against everyday packaging, it suits the front of a 24 oz insulated bottle and the front of a 750 ml wine bottle. For copy, count on about 16 lines of roughly 51 characters at 8 pt. A full-size UPC-A barcode also fits. Searching for 2.5x3.25? That is this label rotated; the price is identical.
- Rectangle
- 3.25 × 2.5 in
- 82.6 × 63.5 mm
- 8.13 sq in
100 pcs from $135.92; $45.00 once for setup
Price by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $140.95 | $1.410 | $135.92 |
| 250 | $148.09 | $0.592 | $142.80 |
| 500 | $159.80 | $0.320 | $154.09 |
| 1,000 | $182.72 | $0.183 | $176.19 |
| 2,500 | $246.46 | $0.099 | $237.66 |
| 5,000 | $336.57 | $0.067 | $324.55 |
Matte white stock, CAD, tax extra – plus $45.00 per design for setup.
Popular uses for 3.25 × 2.5 in labels
24 oz insulated bottle front label
At 3.25 in wide it spans roughly 35% of the 9.1 in girth – no text curls out of view.
750 ml wine bottle front label
At 3.25 in wide it spans roughly 35% of the 9.25 in girth – no text curls out of view.
Box seals
Placed over the opening, 1.6 in sits on each side of the seam.
Main product label
16 lines of 51 characters at 8 pt carry product name, net quantity and maker on the 3.25 × 2.5 in face.
Print-ready tips
Work on a 1012 × 788 px file with a 3.125 × 2.375 in inner guide; below 8 pt, text blurs at arm's length. With 16 lines available at 8 pt, rank the information and drop anything a customer would not miss.
Panels should be at least 3.5 × 2.75 in. Wrapping the 3.25 in side? Containers of about 1.11 in diameter and up work.
8 × 1 in is the next size down, and 3.25 × 2.5 in adds 2%, and the larger 5.5 × 1.5 in adds 2% on top. Stepping up to 5.5 × 1.5 in adds about $0.93 per 1,000 labels.
Choose a material
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
How many per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 4,900 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,300 labels |
Rough count: single file with a 3 mm gap
Your 3.25 × 2.5 in questions answered
How much text fits on a 3.25 × 2.5 in label?
About 816 characters at 8 pt (16 lines × 51), or 492 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.
How are 3.25 × 2.5 in labels priced?
The live engine quotes $140.95 for the minimum run of 100, then $182.72 at 1,000 – about $0.183 per piece – before the $45.00 setup.
How are 3.25 × 2.5 in labels wound?
One across on the roll, up to roughly 4,900 per 3″ core (1,300 on a 1″ core). You pick the unwind direction in the builder.
Which file types work for 3.25 × 2.5 in label artwork?
PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG or JPG. For raster files use 1,013 × 788 px (300 dpi), which matches the 3.375 × 2.625 in bleed size.
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