Instruction and warning panels
Equipment, machines and products get a large label with directions, safety notes or a diagram.
Rectangle labels · Printed in Kitchener, ON
5.5 × 8 in rectangle labels
on waterproof rolls.
5.5 × 8 in (140 × 203 mm) gives you an extra-large classic rectangle that fits instruction and warning panels and mailer and subscription box tops. That is about 7% more label area than the 5.5 × 7.5 in rectangle. For scale, it is about the size of half a sheet of letter paper. On rolls in matte BOPP, expect about $337.18 for 1,000, with a free proof before anything prints.
- Size5.5 × 8 in · 140 × 203 mm
- 1,000 labelsabout $337.18 CAD
- Per rollabout 390 to 560
Free proof · About 2 business days after approval · Ships Mon–Fri
Approximate prices
What 5.5 × 8 in rectangle labels cost.
| Quantity | Approx. total | Approx. per label | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | from $128.97 | $1.29 | Price it |
| 250 | from $154.83 | $0.619 | Price it |
| 500 | from $213.94 | $0.428 | Price it |
| 1,000 | from $337.18 | $0.337 | Price it |
| 2,500 | from $616.14 | $0.246 | Price it |
| 5,000 | from $900.75 | $0.180 | 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 5.5 × 8 in rectangle labels work well.
Mailer and subscription box tops
A large label on the lid of a mailer or subscription box turns a plain box into branded packaging.
Beverage can labels
Craft brewers and drink makers label blank 12 and 16 oz cans with a tall wraparound instead of ordering printed cans.
Pails, buckets and large tubs
1 to 5 gallon pails and large tubs need a big front or lid label with the product name, contents and handling notes.
Gallon jugs and refill containers
Gallon jugs of cleaner, soap or detergent take a large front label with directions and safety text.
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 $337.18 for 1,000Glossy
The same waterproof BOPP with a shiny finish that makes colours look brighter.
about $357.41 for 1,000Freezer grade
BOPP with an adhesive made for refrigerated and frozen products.
about $411.36 for 1,000Clear
Transparent BOPP for a no-label look on glass and plastic.
about $384.38 for 1,000Is 5.5 × 8 in the right size?
5.5 × 8 in (140 × 203 mm) gives you an extra-large classic rectangle that fits instruction and warning panels and mailer and subscription box tops. That is about 7% more label area than the 5.5 × 7.5 in rectangle. The label covers about 44.00 sq in (140 × 203 mm) and has room for a full panel with directions, nutrition facts or a long ingredient list plus a barcode. That is close to the size of half a sheet of letter paper.
Need a little more or less room? Compare rectangle labels one step smaller: 3.5 × 12 in, 4.25 × 10 in and one step larger: 4 × 11 in, 6 × 7.5 in, or browse all label sizes.
Designing a 5.5 × 8 in rectangle label
Put the brand on the top third and the details below; on narrow strips run the name along the long side. Large labels are easy to overfill; group information into blocks and keep the brand clear from a distance.
Looking for ideas? See our guides to subscription box labels, craft beer labels, wholesale product labels, or 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.
5.5 × 8 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 5.5 × 8 in rectangle labels cost?+
Expect roughly $337.18 CAD for 1,000 matte roll labels at this size, which works out to $0.337 per label; 250 come to about $154.83. 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 5.5 × 8 in labels come on a roll?+
Typically about 390 to 560 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.
Can I order 8 × 5.5 in instead of 5.5 × 8 in?+
It is the same label turned 90 degrees, and the price is identical. Type the size the way your artwork reads (portrait or landscape), then choose the unwind direction that suits how you apply the labels.
Which material should I choose for 5.5 × 8 in rectangle labels?+
Matte BOPP is our default (about $337.18 for 1,000 at this size). Glossy is about $357.41, clear about $384.38 and freezer grade about $411.36 for the same 1,000. All of them are waterproof; choose freezer grade for cold or frozen products and clear for a no-label look.
How big is 5.5 × 8 in in metric?+
5.5 × 8 in is about 140 × 203 mm. You can switch the quote builder to centimetres and enter the size in cm if your packaging is specified in metric.
Are 5.5 × 8 in rectangle labels only available on rolls?+
No. Switch the label type to Label sheets in the quote builder: 1,000 matte sheet labels are about $325.13 at this size, against $337.18 for rolls.