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8 × 2 in labels
An 8 × 2 in label (203 × 51 mm) is a slim strip about 4 times as long as it is tall, with 16 sq in of printable face. Typical homes for it: a wrap around the 12 oz can (8.15 in round); a notebook cover (5.5 × 8.5 in). Layout budget: about 12 lines of roughly 134 characters at 8 pt; with a full-size UPC-A barcode the rest of the face stays usable. 2 × 8 is simply this size in the other orientation – same die, same price.
- Rectangle
- 8 × 2 in
- 203.2 × 50.8 mm
- 16 sq in
$141.73 buys 100 (plus $45.00 setup)
Prices by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $146.98 | $1.470 | $141.73 |
| 250 | $163.65 | $0.655 | $157.81 |
| 500 | $191.08 | $0.382 | $184.25 |
| 1,000 | $244.61 | $0.245 | $235.87 |
| 2,500 | $394.54 | $0.158 | $380.45 |
| 5,000 | $608.24 | $0.122 | $586.52 |
Matte white, Canadian dollars, tax not included. $45.00 artwork setup.
8 × 2 in labels: typical jobs
Wraps for 12 oz cans
On a 12 oz can (about 2.6 in across) the 8 in side runs round the body with 0.15 in to spare where the ends meet.
Notebook cover label
Leaves 0.25 in at the sides and 1.75 in top and bottom on a 5.5 × 8.5 in surface.
Bin and shelf signage
Bin fronts: a 36 pt heading and 10 lines of details across 8 in.
Instruction panels
Step-by-step directions in 12 lines of 134 characters at 8 pt.
Getting the layout right
Work on a 2438 × 638 px file with a 7.875 × 1.875 in inner guide; below 8 pt, text blurs at arm's length. Place the barcode at least 0.5 in from either end – on the 12 oz can the seam lands there.
Flat surfaces should measure 8.25 × 2.25 in or more. Used as a wrap, 8 in covers a bottle of about 2.63 in diameter almost completely.
4.25 × 3.75 in is the next size down, and 8 × 2 in adds 0% – the larger 6.5 × 2.5 in adds 2% on top. Per thousand, 6.5 × 2.5 in is roughly $1.70 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 capacity
| 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
Questions about 8 × 2 in labels
How much text fits on an 8 × 2 in label?
About 1608 characters at 8 pt (12 lines × 134), or 1070 at 10 pt. Most good labels use far less – a name, one benefit and the required details.
What do 1,000 8 × 2 in labels cost?
1,000 cost $244.61 – $0.245 a label – while the smallest run (100) is $146.98. The $45.00 artwork setup is charged once.
How many rolls will my 8 × 2 in order come on?
Each 3″-core roll holds about 6,100 and each 1″-core roll about 1,600, so divide your quantity by that to estimate the number of rolls.
Which file types work for 8 × 2 in label artwork?
PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG or JPG. For raster files use 2,438 × 638 px (300 dpi), which matches the 8.125 × 2.125 in bleed size.
Similar sizes
- 4.25 × 3.75 in labels
- 6.5 × 2.5 in labels
- 5 × 3.25 in labels
- 7 × 2.25 in labels
- 4.5 × 3.5 in labels
- 6 × 2.75 in labels
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