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6 × 0.5 in labels
Think of 6 × 0.5 in as a slim strip about 12 times as long as it is tall – 152 × 13 mm, or 3 square inches of artwork. Measured against everyday packaging, it suits a wrap around the 4 oz Boston round (6.15 in round) and a 1 in binder spine (1.25 × 10.5 in). Keep it to one element – 99 characters, a number or a small logo. The same page covers 0.5 × 6: rotate the artwork and choose the unwind direction in the builder.
- Rectangle
- 6 × 0.5 in
- 152.4 × 12.7 mm
- 3 sq in
100 pcs from $94.89; $45.00 once for setup
Price table
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $98.40 | $0.984 | $94.89 |
| 250 | $110.35 | $0.441 | $106.41 |
| 500 | $119.53 | $0.239 | $115.26 |
| 1,000 | $115.06 | $0.115 | $110.95 |
| 2,500 | $132.44 | $0.053 | $127.71 |
| 5,000 | $176.82 | $0.035 | $170.51 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
Common jobs for 6 × 0.5 in labels
Full wrap: 4 oz Boston round
6 in around a 6.15 in body is a near-complete wrap; keep barcodes away from the 0.15 in seam.
1 in binder spine
Fills about 22% of a 1.25 × 10.5 in face, with 2.25 in and 0.4 in margins.
Locker and name strips
Cubby and mailbox names at 15 pt across a 6 in strip.
Spice and pantry drawers
Jar-lid edges and drawer labels: 0.5 in is enough for a 19 pt name.
Layout tip
Keep text and logos inside a 5.875 × 0.375 in safe area and do not go below 6 pt. Test-wrap a paper print around a 4 oz Boston round first; keep 0.35 in at each end free of text.
Flat use: 6.25 × 0.75 in of face. Wrap use: about 1.99 in across or more, with 6 in going round.
Against 4 × 0.75 in you gain 0% more face with 6 × 0.5 in; going up to 2.5 × 1.25 in gives 4% more.
Choose a material
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
How many per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 21,000 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 5,500 labels |
Single lane, 3 mm spacing, approximate
Good to know
Can a barcode fit on 6 × 0.5 in labels?
Not a retail UPC-A, which needs roughly 1.2 × 0.85 in at minimum scale. Use a 0.6 in QR code or a compact Code 128 stock number.
What does a run of 6 × 0.5 in labels cost?
Prices drop with volume: 100 labels are $98.40, 1,000 are $115.06 ($0.115 each). One $45.00 setup applies per design.
How many 6 × 0.5 in labels fit on one roll?
Up to about 21,000 on a 3″ core or 5,500 on a 1″ core. Fewer per roll costs the same.
Do 6 × 0.5 in labels need bleed?
Yes – add 1/16″ on each side for 6.125 × 0.625 in overall (1,838 × 188 px at 300 dpi) and keep text inside the cut line.
Similar sizes
- 3 × 1 in labels
- 2 × 1.5 in labels
- 4 × 0.75 in labels
- 2.5 × 1.25 in labels
- 2.25 × 1.25 in labels
- 2.75 × 1 in labels
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