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3.5 × 2.75 in oval labels

A 3.5 × 2.75 in oval label is 89 × 70 mm, a little smaller than a playing card. It is a natural fit for the top of a deli container lid and a 4 × 4 in gift box lid (4 × 4 in). Expect about 13 lines of roughly 41 characters at 8 pt, and a full-size UPC-A barcode if you need one.

  • Oval
  • 3.5 × 2.75 in oval
  • 88.9 × 69.9 mm
  • 7.56 sq in
3.5 in2.75 in3.5 × 2.75 in oval= 1 inch (scale) · 88.9 × 69.9 mm

Smallest run 100 = $136.75, setup $45.00 extra

Today's prices

QuantityRoll labelsPer labelSheet labels
100$141.81$1.418$136.75
250$150.43$0.602$145.06
500$164.55$0.329$158.68
1,000$192.20$0.192$185.34
2,500$269.25$0.108$259.63
5,000$378.46$0.076$364.94

Matte white, Canadian dollars, tax not included. $45.00 artwork setup.

What 3.5 × 2.75 in oval labels are used for

Tops of deli container lids

The 4.1 in usable top takes it with a 0.3 in margin all round.

4 × 4 in gift box lid

Fills about 47% of a 4 × 4 in face, with 0.25 in and 0.6 in margins.

Logo stickers

7.6 sq in shows a logo plus a web address readable from about 7 ft.

Sample bags

On a 4.5 in wide pouch the 89 × 70 mm label covers the middle, not the whole bag.

Design notes

Keep text and logos inside a 3.375 × 2.625 in safe area and do not go below 8 pt. Only about 78% of the 3.5 × 2.75 box is label – keep blocks of text near the centre.

A clean fit wants 3.75 × 3 in of flat surface (95 mm), giving the 3.5 × 2.75 in oval an even margin all round.

3.5 × 2.75 in oval is 3% larger in area than 3.75 × 2.5 in oval – 4 × 2.5 in oval is 4% bigger still. Expect around $1.76 more per 1,000 for the larger 4 × 2.5 in oval.

What 3.5 × 2.75 in oval labels can be printed on

MaterialFinish (vs. matte white)
White paperMatte, Gloss +6%
Clear (transparent)Standard (included) +14%
Freezer-grade whiteStandard (included) +22%

Roll counts for 3.5 × 2.75 in oval

CoreMax. roll diameterUp to (approx.)
3″ core (standard)10″4,500 labels
1″ core5″1,100 labels

Approx., 3 mm between labels

3.5 × 2.75 in oval label questions

Can a barcode fit on 3.5 × 2.75 in oval labels?

It does – UPC-A at 100% scale with its quiet zones, and about 1.45 in of height left over. Black bars on a white background scan best; avoid red bars.

What does a run of 3.5 × 2.75 in oval labels cost?

Prices drop with volume: 100 labels are $141.81, 1,000 are $192.20 ($0.192 each). One $45.00 setup applies per design.

Do 3.5 × 2.75 in oval labels work in a label dispenser?

Yes. Ask for a 3″ core for table-top dispensers (about 4,500 a roll) or a 1″ core for handheld ones (about 1,100).

What canvas size should I use for 3.5 × 2.75 in oval labels?

Start a 3.625 × 2.875 in document; in pixels that is 1,088 × 863 px at 300 dpi. Vector files stay sharp at any size.

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