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8 × 5 in labels
8 × 5 in works out to 203 × 127 mm – a little smaller than a half-letter sheet. We checked it against common containers: it works for a wrap around the 16 oz tall can (8.15 in round) as well as a 2 lb stand-up pouch front (6.75 × 9.5 in). Text-wise, plan on about 34 lines of roughly 134 characters at 8 pt; a full-size UPC-A barcode fits too. Portrait or landscape, 8 × 5 and 5 × 8 are one product here.
- Rectangle
- 8 × 5 in
- 203.2 × 127 mm
- 40 sq in
100 pcs from $163.48; $45.00 once for setup
Cost of 8 × 5 in labels
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $169.53 | $1.695 | $163.48 |
| 250 | $220.11 | $0.880 | $212.25 |
| 500 | $303.34 | $0.607 | $292.50 |
| 1,000 | $465.74 | $0.466 | $449.10 |
| 2,500 | $921.31 | $0.369 | $888.41 |
| 5,000 | $1,528.83 | $0.306 | $1,474.23 |
Matte white, Canadian dollars, tax not included. $45.00 artwork setup.
Ideas for 8 × 5 in labels
Wraps for 16 oz tall cans
On a 16 oz tall can (about 2.6 in across) the 8 in side runs round the body with 0.15 in to spare where the ends meet.
2 lb stand-up pouch front
Fills about 62% of a 6.75 × 9.5 in face, with 0.75 in and 0.9 in margins.
Pallet and tote labels
Totes and pallets: big type plus a barcode across 203 × 127 mm.
Box-top graphics
Turns a plain carton into branded packaging; supply 2438 × 1538 px at 300 dpi.
Artwork advice
Design to 2438 × 1538 px at 300 dpi, keep important type inside 7.875 × 4.875 in, and use 8 pt as the smallest size. On the 16 oz tall can, leave the last 0.5 in of each end plain so the seam never cuts through words.
A 8.25 × 5.25 in flat panel is ideal; for wraps pick containers around 2.63 in diameter or bigger for the 8 in length.
Area-wise 8 × 5 in beats 10 × 4 in by 0%, while 9 × 4.5 in offers another 1%. Per thousand, 9 × 4.5 in is roughly $0.01 dearer.
Material choices
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Labels per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 2,500 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 660 labels |
Estimate: 1 across, 3 mm gap
Questions about this size
Can a barcode fit on 8 × 5 in labels?
It does – UPC-A at 100% scale with its quiet zones, and about 3.7 in of height left over. Black bars on a white background scan best; avoid red bars.
How are 8 × 5 in labels priced?
The live engine quotes $169.53 for the minimum run of 100, then $465.74 at 1,000 – about $0.466 per piece – before the $45.00 setup.
Can I get 8 × 5 in labels on a 1 inch core?
Yes – roughly 660 max on 1″ (handheld dispensers), versus 2,500 on the standard 3″ core.
What resolution is needed for 8 × 5 in labels?
300 dpi: 2,438 × 1,538 px. That covers the 8.125 × 5.125 in bleed area; vector PDF or SVG avoids resolution worries altogether.
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