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8 × 3 in labels
Think of 8 × 3 in as a wide panel with a 2.7:1 ratio – 203 × 76 mm, or 24 square inches of artwork. Buyers usually put it on a wrap around the 12 oz can (8.15 in round) or the front of a 1 gallon paint can. For copy, count on about 19 lines of roughly 134 characters at 8 pt. A full-size UPC-A barcode also fits. Searching for 3x8? That is this label rotated; the price is identical.
- Rectangle
- 8 × 3 in
- 203.2 × 76.2 mm
- 24 sq in
100 labels: $147.14 · setup $45.00
Price by quantity
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $152.59 | $1.526 | $147.14 |
| 250 | $177.63 | $0.711 | $171.28 |
| 500 | $218.80 | $0.438 | $210.99 |
| 1,000 | $299.19 | $0.299 | $288.50 |
| 2,500 | $524.40 | $0.210 | $505.67 |
| 5,000 | $846.61 | $0.169 | $816.38 |
Before tax in CAD for matte white; add $45.00 per design.
Good uses for the 8 × 3 in size
12 oz can wrap
Goes 8 in of the 8.15 in circumference, leaving a 0.15 in seam; the 3 in height stays under the 4 in wall.
1 gallon paint can front label
At 8 in wide it spans roughly 38% of the 20.75 in girth – no text curls out of view.
Box-top graphics
Brand a plain mailer box lid; artwork at 2438 × 938 px.
Equipment and asset panels
Large instructions or a wiring diagram – 15 lines at 10 pt across 107 characters.
Artwork checklist
Keep text and logos inside a 7.875 × 2.875 in safe area and do not go below 8 pt. Wrapped jobs: nothing important within 0.5 in of the left and right ends, where the seam lands.
A 8.25 × 3.25 in flat panel is ideal; for wraps pick containers around 2.63 in diameter or bigger for the 8 in length.
Compared with 6 × 4 in, 8 × 3 in has 0% more room; the next step, 12 × 2 in, adds 0%.
Label stocks
| 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″ | 4,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,000 labels |
Approx., 3 mm between labels
Questions about this size
Can a barcode fit on 8 × 3 in labels?
Yes. A UPC-A symbol fits at 100% of its nominal 1.469 in width with quiet zones, leaving about 1.7 in for text. Print bars in solid black on white or clear-on-white for reliable scans.
What does a run of 8 × 3 in labels cost?
Prices drop with volume: 100 labels are $152.59, 1,000 are $299.19 ($0.299 each). One $45.00 setup applies per design.
How are 8 × 3 in labels wound?
One across on the roll, up to roughly 4,100 per 3″ core (1,000 on a 1″ core). You pick the unwind direction in the builder.
What size should my artwork be for 8 × 3 in labels?
8.125 × 3.125 in with bleed, which is 2,438 × 938 px at 300 dpi. Keep words 1/16″ inside the edge.
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