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5.5 × 3.5 in labels
Picture a 4 × 6 photo: 5.5 × 3.5 in (140 × 89 mm) is a little smaller than that. We checked it against common containers: it works for a half-dozen cupcake box top (7.5 × 5 in) as well as a 12 oz coffee pouch front (5.25 × 7.5 in). That is space for about 23 lines of roughly 90 characters at 8 pt – enough for a full-size UPC-A barcode with a line or two above it. Need it the other way round? 3.5 × 5.5 is the same label turned 90°, so it is priced and ordered here.
- Rectangle
- 5.5 × 3.5 in
- 139.7 × 88.9 mm
- 19.25 sq in
100 pcs from $143.93; $45.00 once for setup
What it costs
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $149.26 | $1.493 | $143.93 |
| 250 | $169.33 | $0.677 | $163.28 |
| 500 | $202.34 | $0.405 | $195.11 |
| 1,000 | $266.78 | $0.267 | $257.25 |
| 2,500 | $447.30 | $0.179 | $431.32 |
| 5,000 | $705.08 | $0.141 | $679.90 |
CAD, matte white, pre-tax · +$45.00 setup/design
Who orders 5.5 × 3.5 in labels
Half-dozen cupcake box top
Fills about 51% of a 7.5 × 5 in face, with 1 in and 0.75 in margins.
12 oz coffee pouch front
Fills about 48% of a 5.25 × 7.5 in face, with 1 in and 0.9 in margins.
Promotional decals
Readable from about 10.5 ft; supply art at 1688 × 1088 px.
Bag and pouch fronts
The whole brand panel on one 5.5 × 3.5 label – no printed bags needed for small runs.
Before you design
The smallest readable type here is about 8 pt; everything that matters belongs inside 5.375 × 3.375 in. Group the must-read items in the top 2.1 in so they show even when products are stacked.
Leave room: 5.75 × 3.75 in of flat surface is ideal. If you wrap it, containers near 1.83 in across (with the 5.5 in side going around) leave a small seam gap.
Over 7 × 2.75 in, 5.5 × 3.5 in offers 0% extra label area, and the next size, 6.5 × 3 in, is 1% roomier. Expect around $1.71 more per 1,000 for the larger 6.5 × 3 in.
Material choices
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Core and roll options
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 3,500 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 940 labels |
One label across, 3 mm between (approx.)
Good to know
Is 5.5x3.5 the same as 3.5x5.5?
Yes – it is one label turned 90°. We list width first (5.5 in) and height second (3.5 in); on a roll you choose which edge comes off first in the builder, so both orientations use this page and the same price.
What does a run of 5.5 × 3.5 in labels cost?
Prices drop with volume: 100 labels are $149.26, 1,000 are $266.78 ($0.267 each). One $45.00 setup applies per design.
What roll sizes do 5.5 × 3.5 in labels ship on?
Standard 3″ cores hold up to about 3,500; 1″ cores, for handheld guns, about 940. Big orders are split across rolls at no charge.
What size should my artwork be for 5.5 × 3.5 in labels?
5.625 × 3.625 in with bleed, which is 1,688 × 1,088 px at 300 dpi. Keep words 1/16″ inside the edge.
Similar sizes
- 7 × 2.75 in labels
- 6.5 × 3 in labels
- 6 × 3.25 in labels
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