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5 × 2 in labels
A 5 × 2 in label (127 × 51 mm) is a wide panel with a 2.5:1 ratio, with 10 sq in of printable face. Where it fits best: a wrap around the 5 oz woozy hot sauce bottle (5.5 in round), plus a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag (3.75 × 6 in). Expect about 12 lines of roughly 82 characters at 8 pt, and a full-size UPC-A barcode if you need one. Need it the other way round? 2 × 5 is the same label turned 90°, so it is priced and ordered here.
- Rectangle
- 5 × 2 in
- 127 × 50.8 mm
- 10 sq in
Smallest run 100 = $136.91, setup $45.00 extra
Today's prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $141.98 | $1.420 | $136.91 |
| 250 | $150.87 | $0.603 | $145.48 |
| 500 | $165.44 | $0.331 | $159.53 |
| 1,000 | $193.96 | $0.194 | $187.04 |
| 2,500 | $273.48 | $0.109 | $263.71 |
| 5,000 | $386.23 | $0.077 | $372.44 |
CAD, matte white, pre-tax · +$45.00 setup/design
Where 5 × 2 in labels work best
Full wrap: 5 oz woozy hot sauce bottle
5 in around a 5.5 in body is a near-complete wrap; keep barcodes away from the 0.5 in seam.
On a 4 × 9 in cello treat bag
Covers roughly 44% of that 3.75 × 6 in area – branded without hiding the pack.
Catering and tray labels
Tray lids: dish name plus 8 lines of allergen and heating info.
Bin and shelf signage
Product name in 36 pt plus details fits the 5 in width; 10 lines of body text at 10 pt.
Print-ready tips
Work on a 1538 × 638 px file with a 4.875 × 1.875 in inner guide; below 8 pt, text blurs at arm's length. Test-wrap a paper print around a 5 oz woozy hot sauce bottle first; keep 0.3 in at each end free of text.
Flat use: 5.25 × 2.25 in of face. Wrap use: about 1.67 in across or more, with 5 in going round.
Compared with 8 × 1.25 in, 5 × 2 in has 0% more room; the next step, 4.5 × 2.25 in, adds 1%. Per thousand, 4.5 × 2.25 in is roughly $0.59 dearer.
Available materials
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Roll sizes for 5 × 2 in labels
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 6,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,600 labels |
Approx., 3 mm between labels
Good to know
Can a barcode fit on 5 × 2 in labels?
It does – UPC-A at 100% scale with its quiet zones, and about 0.7 in of height left over. Black bars on a white background scan best; avoid red bars.
How much are 5 × 2 in roll labels?
Starting at $141.98 (100 pcs); a run of 1,000 is $193.96, or $0.194 per label. Add $45.00 one-time setup.
How many 5 × 2 in labels fit on one roll?
Up to about 6,100 on a 3″ core or 1,600 on a 1″ core. Fewer per roll costs the same.
What canvas size should I use for 5 × 2 in labels?
Start a 5.125 × 2.125 in document; in pixels that is 1,538 × 638 px at 300 dpi. Vector files stay sharp at any size.
Similar sizes
- 2.5 × 4 in labels
- 10 × 1 in labels
- 8 × 1.25 in labels
- 4.5 × 2.25 in labels
- 3.25 × 3 in labels
- 3.75 × 2.75 in labels
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