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8 × 3.5 in labels

With 28 square inches across 203 × 89 mm, the 8 × 3.5 in size is a wide panel with a 2.3:1 ratio. Typical homes for it: a wrap around the 12 oz can (8.15 in round); a notebook cover (5.5 × 8.5 in). Inside the safe area there is room for about 23 lines of roughly 134 characters at 8 pt, or a full-size UPC-A barcode plus a product name. Ordering 3.5 wide by 8 tall? Use this page and set the orientation on your artwork.

  • Rectangle
  • 8 × 3.5 in
  • 203.2 × 88.9 mm
  • 28 sq in
8 in3.5 in8 × 3.5 in= 1 inch (scale) · 203.2 × 88.9 mm

Minimum 100: $149.63 + $45.00 setup

8 × 3.5 in label prices

QuantityRoll labelsPer labelSheet labels
100$155.17$1.552$149.63
250$184.15$0.737$177.57
500$231.81$0.464$223.53
1,000$324.82$0.325$313.22
2,500$585.58$0.234$564.66
5,000$944.99$0.189$911.24

Before tax in CAD for matte white; add $45.00 per design.

Popular uses for 8 × 3.5 in labels

Full wrap: 12 oz can

8 in around an 8.15 in body is a near-complete wrap; keep barcodes away from the 0.15 in seam.

Notebook cover label

Leaves 0.25 in at the sides and 1 in top and bottom on a 5.5 × 8.5 in surface.

Pallet and tote labels

Contents, destination and a large barcode on 28.0 sq in.

Equipment and asset panels

Machine instructions: 18 lines of 107 characters at 10 pt.

Before you design

Keep text and logos inside a 7.875 × 3.375 in safe area and do not go below 8 pt. Place the barcode at least 0.5 in from either end – on the 12 oz can the seam lands there.

Flat use: 8.25 × 3.75 in of face. Wrap use: about 2.63 in across or more, with 8 in going round.

Compared with 5.5 × 5 in, 8 × 3.5 in has 2% more room, while the next step, 7 × 4 in, adds 0%.

Paper and film options for 8 × 3.5 in

MaterialFinish (vs. matte white)
White paperMatte, Gloss +6%
Clear (transparent)Standard (included) +14%
Freezer-grade whiteStandard (included) +22%

Core and roll options

CoreMax. roll diameterUp to (approx.)
3″ core (standard)10″3,500 labels
1″ core5″940 labels

Estimate: 1 across, 3 mm gap

Common questions

Is 8x3.5 the same as 3.5x8?

Yes – it is one label turned 90°. We list width first (8 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.

How much do 8 × 3.5 in labels cost?

$155.17 for 100 and $324.82 for 1,000 ($0.325 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.

How many 8 × 3.5 in labels fit on one roll?

Up to about 3,500 on a 3″ core or 940 on a 1″ core. Fewer per roll costs the same.

Do 8 × 3.5 in labels need bleed?

Yes – add 1/16″ on each side for 8.125 × 3.625 in overall (2,438 × 1,088 px at 300 dpi) and keep text inside the cut line.

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