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3.5 × 2.5 in labels
Hold up a playing card and you have a feel for 3.5 × 2.5 in: almost exactly the size of it, 89 × 64 mm, 8.75 sq in. Measured against everyday packaging, it suits the front of an 8 oz candle tumbler and a 4 × 4 in gift box lid (4 × 4 in). Expect about 16 lines of roughly 56 characters at 8 pt, and a full-size UPC-A barcode if you need one. Ordering 2.5 wide by 3.5 tall? Use this page and set the orientation on your artwork.
- Rectangle
- 3.5 × 2.5 in
- 88.9 × 63.5 mm
- 8.75 sq in
$136.32 for the first 100, setup $45.00
3.5 × 2.5 in label prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $141.37 | $1.414 | $136.32 |
| 250 | $149.24 | $0.597 | $143.91 |
| 500 | $162.14 | $0.324 | $156.35 |
| 1,000 | $187.40 | $0.187 | $180.70 |
| 2,500 | $257.70 | $0.103 | $248.50 |
| 5,000 | $357.23 | $0.071 | $344.47 |
Canadian dollars before tax, white paper with a matte finish. Setup: $45.00 per design.
Where 3.5 × 2.5 in labels work best
8 oz candle tumbler front label
At 3.5 in wide it spans roughly 35% of the 9.75 in girth – no text curls out of view.
4 × 4 in gift box lid
Fills about 54% of a 4 × 4 in face, with 0.25 in and 0.75 in margins.
Candle warning labels
Under-candle safety text: 16 lines of 56 characters is plenty.
Ingredient and care panels
Back-of-pack text at 7–8 pt: about 896 characters fit in total.
Artwork checklist
The smallest readable type here is about 8 pt; everything that matters belongs inside 3.375 × 2.375 in. With 16 lines available at 8 pt, rank the information and drop anything a customer would not miss.
Flat use: 3.75 × 2.75 in of face. Wrap use: about 1.19 in across or more, with 3.5 in going round.
Over 5 × 1.75 in, 3.5 × 2.5 in offers 0% extra label area – the next size, 3.25 × 2.75 in, is 2% roomier. Moving up to 3.25 × 2.75 in costs about $1.40 more per 1,000.
What 3.5 × 2.5 in 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 capacity
| 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 3.5 × 2.5 in questions answered
What is 3.5 × 2.5 in in millimetres?
3.5 × 2.5 in = 89 × 64 mm (8.89 × 6.35 cm). You can also enter centimetres directly in the quote builder.
What is the price of 3.5 × 2.5 in labels?
Today's engine price: 100 roll labels $141.37, 1,000 labels $187.40, roughly $0.187 apiece. Setup is $45.00 per artwork.
What roll sizes do 3.5 × 2.5 in labels ship on?
Standard 3″ cores hold up to about 4,900; 1″ cores, for handheld guns, about 1,300. Big orders are split across rolls at no charge.
Do 3.5 × 2.5 in labels need bleed?
Yes – add 1/16″ on each side for 3.625 × 2.625 in overall (1,088 × 788 px at 300 dpi) and keep text inside the cut line.
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