Pens, pencils and slim items
A narrow strip adds a name or brand to pens, markers, tools and other thin items.
Rectangle labels · Printed in Kitchener, ON
0.5 × 3 in rectangle labels
made to order.
0.5 × 3 in (13 × 76 mm) gives you a compact long, narrow strip that fits pens, pencils and slim items and test tubes, vials and lab samples. That is about 20% more label area than the 0.5 × 2.5 in rectangle. Printed on waterproof BOPP and wound onto rolls, 1,000 of them cost about $126.53.
- Size0.5 × 3 in · 13 × 76 mm
- 1,000 labelsabout $126.53 CAD
- Per rollabout 1,000 to 5,100
Free proof · About 2 business days after approval · Ships Mon–Fri
Approximate prices
What 0.5 × 3 in rectangle labels cost.
| Quantity | Approx. total | Approx. per label | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | from $110.92 | $1.11 | Price it |
| 250 | from $110.86 | $0.443 | Price it |
| 500 | from $117.81 | $0.236 | Price it |
| 1,000 | from $126.53 | $0.127 | Price it |
| 2,500 | from $126.43 | $0.051 | Price it |
| 5,000 | from $130.23 | $0.026 | Price it |
Quantities start at 100 labels; every order has a $50 minimum. Glossy, clear and freezer-grade stock and label sheets are priced in the quote builder.
Common applications
Where 0.5 × 3 in rectangle labels work well.
Test tubes, vials and lab samples
Narrow strips label tubes, vials and sample bags with codes or dates that need to survive handling and moisture.
Cables, cords and chargers
Strips that wrap a cord or sit on a plug make it easy to tell chargers and cables apart.
Wire markers and tool tags
Tiny strips mark wires, small tools, keys and parts where a regular label will not fit.
These are typical uses, not requirements. Measure your container first; the FAQ below shows how.
Materials
Stocks for this size.
Matte
Waterproof white BOPP with a soft, low-glare finish. Our default stock and the one priced in the table.
about $126.53 for 1,000Glossy
The same waterproof BOPP with a shiny finish that makes colours look brighter.
about $134.12 for 1,000Freezer grade
BOPP with an adhesive made for refrigerated and frozen products.
about $154.37 for 1,000Clear
Transparent BOPP for a no-label look on glass and plastic.
about $144.24 for 1,000Is 0.5 × 3 in the right size?
0.5 × 3 in (13 × 76 mm) gives you a compact long, narrow strip that fits pens, pencils and slim items and test tubes, vials and lab samples. That is about 20% more label area than the 0.5 × 2.5 in rectangle. The label covers about 1.50 sq in (13 × 76 mm) and has room for a logo plus a product name, or two or three short lines of text.
Need a little more or less room? Compare rectangle labels one step smaller: 1 × 1.5 in, 0.75 × 2 in and one step larger: 0.75 × 2.25 in, 1 × 1.75 in, or browse all label sizes.
Designing a 0.5 × 3 in rectangle label
Decide on portrait or landscape first; the quote builder prices both the same, and the unwind direction sets how the roll comes off. Small labels need bold, simple artwork: a strong logo and short words read better than a list.
Looking for ideas? Browse labels by industry and label types and materials.
Instant pricing
Price your
labels.
Roll labels, shape and size are preselected for this page. Change anything, upload artwork, and add to cart when the price looks right. Free proof; production is about 2 business days after you approve it.
Your live proof
2 × 2 in
Your proof appears here once you upload artwork
We’ll show your artwork with the die line (cut path) on top so you can size, move and rotate it.Drag to move · corner handles resize · top handle rotates. The flashing line is where we cut.
0.5 × 3 in rectangle labels FAQ
Common
questions.
Prices and roll counts on this page are estimates. The quote builder gives your exact price before checkout, and every order starts with a free proof.
What does an order of 0.5 × 3 in rectangle labels cost?+
Expect roughly $126.53 CAD for 1,000 matte roll labels at this size, which works out to $0.127 per label; 250 come to about $110.86. The table above lists more quantities. Your exact price, with standard shipping, appears in the quote builder as soon as you set the quantity.
How many 0.5 × 3 in labels come on a roll?+
Typically about 1,000 to 5,100 per roll, based on one lane of labels on a 3 in core wound up to 6 in across. Where you land in that range depends on the unwind direction: the long side running along the roll gives fewer labels per roll. Bigger orders ship on more than one roll, and you can ask for a set count per roll in your order notes.
Is 0.5 × 3 in the same as 3 × 0.5 in?+
Yes. Enter the width and height the way your artwork reads; 0.5 × 3 and 3 × 0.5 in are the same price. For rolls, also pick the unwind direction so labels come off the roll the right way up for your product or applicator.
How much text fits on a 0.5 × 3 in label?+
Plan for a logo plus a product name, or two or three short lines of text. Keep important text and logos a little inside the cut line (about 1/16 in, 1.5 mm, is a good rule of thumb) and use a background that runs past the edge as bleed.
What is the smallest order of 0.5 × 3 in rectangle labels?+
Quantities start at 100 labels and every order has a $50 minimum. At this size 100 labels already come to about $110.92, so the minimum does not change your price; most of a small order is the fixed set-up part, which is why the price per label drops quickly as you order more.
How do I check that a 0.5 × 3 in label fits my container?+
Measure the flat or straight part of the container. The label needs a panel at least 0.5 in by 3 in, with a little margin. If you want it to wrap all the way around, the long side (3 in) covers a round container of about 1.0 in diameter with a small gap.