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4.5 × 4.5 in square labels
Hold up a CD case and you have a feel for 4.5 × 4.5 in: a little smaller than it, 114 × 114 mm, 20.25 sq in. Measured against everyday packaging, it suits a half-dozen cupcake box top (7.5 × 5 in) and a 12 oz coffee pouch front (5.25 × 7.5 in). Inside the safe area there is room for about 30 lines of roughly 73 characters at 8 pt, or a full-size UPC-A barcode plus a product name.
- Square
- 4.5 × 4.5 in
- 114.3 × 114.3 mm
- 20.25 sq in
100 labels: $144.60 · setup $45.00
Prices by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $149.96 | $1.500 | $144.60 |
| 250 | $171.08 | $0.684 | $164.97 |
| 500 | $205.81 | $0.412 | $198.46 |
| 1,000 | $273.60 | $0.274 | $263.83 |
| 2,500 | $463.53 | $0.185 | $446.98 |
| 5,000 | $734.88 | $0.147 | $708.63 |
Matte white stock, CAD, tax extra – plus $45.00 per design for setup.
Common jobs for 4.5 × 4.5 in labels
On a half-dozen cupcake box top
Covers roughly 54% of that 7.5 × 5 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
On a 12 oz coffee pouch front
Covers roughly 51% of that 5.25 × 7.5 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
Gift box tops
A 114 × 114 mm label brands a 5.5 × 5.5 in box lid with a margin all round.
Instruction panels
How-to text for kits and devices: about 2190 characters.
Print-ready tips
Guide lines first: 4.375 × 4.375 in for content, 1388 × 1388 px for the full bleed canvas, 8 pt minimum type. Leave at least 0.18 in between the cut line and any border you draw, or slight drift looks uneven.
A 4.75 × 4.75 in flat panel is ideal; for wraps pick containers around 1.51 in diameter or bigger for the 4.5 in length.
Over 4 × 4 in, 4.5 × 4.5 in offers 27% extra label area, and the next size, 5 × 5 in, is 23% roomier.
Materials for 4.5 × 4.5 in labels
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
4.5 × 4.5 in labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 2,800 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 740 labels |
Single lane, 3 mm spacing, approximate
Questions about this size
Is 4.5 × 4.5 in a good size for a half-dozen cupcake box top?
Yes – on a 7.5 × 5 in half-dozen cupcake box top it takes roughly 54% of the face with 1.5 in either side, so small placement errors do not show.
How much do 4.5 × 4.5 in labels cost?
$149.96 for 100 and $273.60 for 1,000 ($0.274 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.
How many rolls will my 4.5 × 4.5 in order come on?
Each 3″-core roll holds about 2,800 and each 1″-core roll about 740, so divide your quantity by that to estimate the number of rolls.
How do I avoid blurry 4.5 × 4.5 in labels?
Send at least 1,388 × 1,388 px for raster art – 300 dpi across the 4.625 × 4.625 in bleed area – or a vector PDF.
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