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8.5 × 11 in labels
8.5 × 11 is a full letter page as a single label: one big printable area for posters on the inside of a window, box-end graphics, carton labels or anything you would otherwise print on paper and tape up. Typical homes for it: a 12 in pizza box lid (12 × 12 in); a 12 × 12 in shipping carton side (12 × 12 in). Expect about 77 lines of roughly 142 characters at 8 pt, and a full-size UPC-A barcode if you need one.
- Full-sheet label
- Rectangle
- 8.5 × 11 in
- 215.9 × 279.4 mm
- 93.5 sq in
$183.27 for the first 100, setup $45.00
Live prices for 8.5 × 11 in labels
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $190.05 | $1.901 | $183.27 |
| 250 | $271.18 | $1.085 | $261.49 |
| 500 | $404.67 | $0.809 | $390.22 |
| 1,000 | $665.30 | $0.665 | $641.54 |
| 2,500 | $1,450.76 | $0.580 | $1,398.95 |
| 5,000 | $2,200.51 | $0.440 | $2,121.92 |
Matte white, Canadian dollars, tax not included. $45.00 artwork setup.
Popular uses for 8.5 × 11 in labels
Full-page labels
One 8.5 × 11 in label covers a carton end, a window poster or a binder front in a single piece.
12 in pizza box lid label
Leaves 1.75 in at the sides and 0.5 in top and bottom on a 12 × 12 in surface.
Event and trade-show signs
Table fronts and crates at shows: 216 × 279 mm reads from 26 ft.
Equipment and asset panels
Large instructions or a wiring diagram – 61 lines at 10 pt across 114 characters.
Artwork advice
Design to 2588 × 3338 px at 300 dpi, keep important type inside 8.375 × 10.875 in, and use 8 pt as the smallest size. Over 94 sq in, keep body text in columns no wider than about 4 in so it stays easy to read.
Leave room: 8.75 × 11.25 in of flat surface is ideal. If you wrap it, containers near 2.79 in across (with the 8.5 in side going around) leave a small seam gap.
Against 12 × 7 in you gain 11% more face with 8.5 × 11 in, while going up to 12 × 8 in gives 3% more. Going one size bigger costs roughly $7.18 more per thousand.
Available materials
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Roll capacity
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 1,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 300 labels |
Estimate based on 3 mm spacing, one across
Good to know
How much text fits on an 8.5 × 11 in label?
About 10934 characters at 8 pt (77 lines × 142), or 6954 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.
How are 8.5 × 11 in labels priced?
The live engine quotes $190.05 for the minimum run of 100, then $665.30 at 1,000 – about $0.665 per piece – before the $45.00 setup.
How many 8.5 × 11 in labels come on a roll?
Roughly 1,100 (3″ core) / 300 (1″ core) when wound single file.
What size should my artwork be for 8.5 × 11 in labels?
8.625 × 11.125 in with bleed, which is 2,588 × 3,338 px at 300 dpi. Keep words 1/16″ inside the edge.
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