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4.25 × 3.5 in labels

At 108 × 89 mm, this label is a little smaller than a 3 × 5 index card, with 14.88 square inches to print on. Typical homes for it: a 4 × 6 in postcard (6 × 4 in); a pint berry clamshell lid (5.5 × 4.25 in). Text-wise, plan on about 23 lines of roughly 69 characters at 8 pt; a full-size UPC-A barcode fits too. Ordering 3.5 wide by 4.25 tall? Use this page and set the orientation on your artwork.

  • Rectangle
  • 4.25 × 3.5 in
  • 108 × 88.9 mm
  • 14.88 sq in
4.25 in3.5 in4.25 × 3.5 in= 1 inch (scale) · 108 × 88.9 mm

100 pcs from $138.97; $45.00 once for setup

Live prices for 4.25 × 3.5 in labels

QuantityRoll labelsPer labelSheet labels
100$144.12$1.441$138.97
250$156.55$0.626$150.96
500$176.97$0.354$170.65
1,000$216.84$0.217$209.09
2,500$328.46$0.131$316.73
5,000$487.30$0.097$469.90

Matte white stock, CAD, tax extra – plus $45.00 per design for setup.

Where 4.25 × 3.5 in labels work best

On a 4 × 6 in postcard

Covers roughly 61% of that 6 × 4 in area – branded without hiding the pack.

On a pint berry clamshell lid

Covers roughly 63% of that 5.5 × 4.25 in area – branded without hiding the pack.

Promotional decals

Readable from about 10.5 ft; supply art at 1312 × 1088 px.

Bag and pouch fronts

The whole brand panel on one 4.25 × 3.5 label – no printed bags needed for small runs.

Layout tip

Design to 1312 × 1088 px at 300 dpi, keep important type inside 4.125 × 3.375 in, and use 8 pt as the smallest size. Leave at least 0.14 in between the cut line and any border you draw, or slight drift looks uneven.

Flat surfaces should measure 4.5 × 3.75 in or more. Used as a wrap, 4.25 in covers a bottle of about 1.43 in diameter almost completely.

Area-wise 4.25 × 3.5 in beats 4.5 × 3.25 in by 2%; 5 × 3 in offers another 1%. Stepping up to 5 × 3 in adds about $0.59 per 1,000 labels.

Choose a material

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

Rolls and cores

CoreMax. roll diameterUp to (approx.)
3″ core (standard)10″3,500 labels
1″ core5″940 labels

Rough count: single file with a 3 mm gap

Questions about 4.25 × 3.5 in labels

Is 4.25 × 3.5 in a good size for a 4 × 6 in postcard?

Yes – on a 6 × 4 in 4 × 6 in postcard it takes roughly 61% of the face with 0.9 in either side, so small placement errors do not show.

How much are 4.25 × 3.5 in roll labels?

Starting at $144.12 (100 pcs); a run of 1,000 is $216.84, or $0.217 per label. Add $45.00 one-time setup.

Do 4.25 × 3.5 in labels work in a label dispenser?

Yes. Ask for a 3″ core for table-top dispensers (about 3,500 a roll) or a 1″ core for handheld ones (about 940).

How do I avoid blurry 4.25 × 3.5 in labels?

Send at least 1,313 × 1,088 px for raster art – 300 dpi across the 4.375 × 3.625 in bleed area – or a vector PDF.

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