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3.5 × 2.5 in oval labels
3.5 × 2.5 in oval works out to 89 × 64 mm – almost exactly the size of a playing card. Typical homes for it: the top of a deli container lid; the front of an 8 oz candle tumbler. Layout budget: about 12 lines of roughly 41 characters at 8 pt; with a full-size UPC-A barcode the rest of the face stays usable.
- Oval
- 3.5 × 2.5 in oval
- 88.9 × 63.5 mm
- 6.87 sq in
Starts at $136.32 (100 labels), $45.00 setup
Price by quantity
| 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.
Good uses for the 3.5 × 2.5 in oval size
Tops of deli container lids
The 4.1 in usable top takes it with a 0.3 in margin all round.
Front of an 8 oz candle tumbler
Covers about 35% of the way round a 3.1 in body, so the whole label reads face-on.
Oval brand plates
A heritage-style oval of 89 × 64 mm for the brand name alone.
Ingredient and care panels
Back-of-pack text at 7–8 pt: about 492 characters fit in total.
Design notes
Work on a 1088 × 788 px file with a 3.375 × 2.375 in inner guide; below 8 pt, text blurs at arm's length. Set any border at least 0.125 in inside the curve so small cutting drift is invisible.
Check that 3.75 × 2.75 in of flat area (95 mm) is available before ordering the 3.5 × 2.5 in oval.
Area-wise 3.5 × 2.5 in oval beats 4 × 2 in oval by 9%, while 3.75 × 2.5 in oval offers another 7%. Going one size bigger costs roughly $3.63 more per thousand.
Label stocks
| 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 |
Estimate based on 3 mm spacing, one across
Questions about 3.5 × 2.5 in oval labels
How much text fits on a 3.5 × 2.5 in oval label?
At 8 pt, roughly 12 lines of 41 characters inside a 1/8 in safe margin; at 10 pt about 9 lines of 33. Shorter lines with more space read faster on a shelf.
What is the price of 3.5 × 2.5 in oval 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.
Do 3.5 × 2.5 in oval labels work in a label dispenser?
Yes. Ask for a 3″ core for table-top dispensers (about 4,900 a roll) or a 1″ core for handheld ones (about 1,300).
Do 3.5 × 2.5 in oval 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.
Similar sizes
- 3.75 × 2.5 in oval labels
- 4 × 2 in oval labels
- 3.5 × 2.75 in oval labels
- 4 × 2.5 in oval labels
- 3.25 × 2.25 in oval labels
- 3.5 × 2 in oval labels
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