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3 × 3 in square labels
Three inches square is big enough to carry a full product name, a short description and a weight or volume statement. Brands use it as the main front label on boxes, tubs and flat-sided containers.
- Square
- 3 × 3 in
- 76.2 × 76.2 mm
- 9 sq in
Minimum 100: $136.48 + $45.00 setup
Live prices for 3 × 3 in labels
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $141.54 | $1.415 | $136.48 |
| 250 | $149.70 | $0.599 | $144.36 |
| 500 | $163.07 | $0.326 | $157.25 |
| 1,000 | $189.27 | $0.189 | $182.51 |
| 2,500 | $262.20 | $0.105 | $252.84 |
| 5,000 | $365.50 | $0.073 | $352.44 |
CAD, matte white, pre-tax · +$45.00 setup/design
Good uses for the 3 × 3 in size
Front labels on tubs
Fits the side or lid of 8 oz to 16 oz deli and dessert tubs.
Gift box tops
Gives a premium look on square gift and subscription boxes.
Window and door decals
A small square for hours, Wi-Fi or accepted payments, applied on the inside or outside of glass.
Shelf and bin markers
Large enough to read from a few steps away in a stockroom.
Design notes
On a 3 inch square you can use a 9 to 10 pt body font comfortably; group the essential information in the top two thirds so it is visible even when products are stacked.
Leave room: 3.25 × 3.25 in of flat surface is ideal. If you wrap it, containers near 1.03 in across (with the 3 in side going around) leave a small seam gap.
2.75 × 2.75 in is the next size down, and 3 × 3 in adds 19%; the larger 3.25 × 3.25 in adds 17% on top. Stepping up to 3.25 × 3.25 in adds about $7.33 per 1,000 labels.
Paper and film options for 3 × 3 in
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 4,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,000 labels |
One label across, 3 mm between (approx.)
3 × 3 in label questions
How much text fits on a 3x3 label?
Around 30 to 50 words at a readable 8 to 9 pt, or a logo plus a product name, a one-line description and a net weight. Above that, a 3x4 or 3x5 rectangle gives better line lengths.
What does a run of 3 × 3 in labels cost?
Prices drop with volume: 100 labels are $141.54, 1,000 are $189.27 ($0.189 each). One $45.00 setup applies per design.
Can I get 3 × 3 in labels on a 1 inch core?
Yes – roughly 1,000 max on 1″ (handheld dispensers), versus 4,100 on the standard 3″ core.
What file size do 3 × 3 in labels need?
Bleed size 3.125 × 3.125 in; at 300 dpi that equals 938 × 938 px. PDF, AI, SVG, PNG and JPG all work.
Similar sizes
- 3.25 × 3.25 in square labels
- 2.75 × 2.75 in square labels
- 3.5 × 3.5 in square labels
- 2.5 × 2.5 in square labels
- 3.75 × 3.75 in square labels
- 4 × 4 in square labels
- All label sizes
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