Cartons and bulk packaging
Large labels on cartons, cases and bulk bags carry contents, batch and handling information.
Square labels · Printed in Kitchener, ON
A 4 in square is a statement label for large boxes, mailers and bags; it is also a common size for branded packaging seals on shipping cartons. We print them on waterproof BOPP in Kitchener and wind them onto rolls, with about $202.25 for 1,000 as a starting point.
Free proof · About 2 business days after approval · Ships Mon–Fri
Approximate prices
| Quantity | Approx. total | Approx. per label | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | from $130.12 | $1.30 | Price it |
| 250 | from $135.33 | $0.541 | Price it |
| 500 | from $152.60 | $0.305 | Price it |
| 1,000 | from $202.25 | $0.202 | Price it |
| 2,500 | from $375.08 | $0.150 | Price it |
| 5,000 | from $587.82 | $0.118 | 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
Large labels on cartons, cases and bulk bags carry contents, batch and handling information.
A large round or square on the lid of a food box carries the brand and sometimes the order or flavour.
Tubs and takeout containers often get a lid label with the product name, date or allergens.
Flat-bottom and stand-up bags need a front label big enough for roast or flavour, origin and weight.
Hand out stickers at events, add them to orders or sell them; bigger sizes get stuck on laptops and bottles.
These are typical uses, not requirements. Measure your container first; the FAQ below shows how.
Materials
Waterproof white BOPP with a soft, low-glare finish. Our default stock and the one priced in the table.
about $202.25 for 1,000The same waterproof BOPP with a shiny finish that makes colours look brighter.
about $214.38 for 1,000BOPP with an adhesive made for refrigerated and frozen products.
about $246.74 for 1,000Transparent BOPP for a no-label look on glass and plastic.
about $230.56 for 1,000A 4 in square is a statement label for large boxes, mailers and bags; it is also a common size for branded packaging seals on shipping cartons. The label covers about 16.00 sq in (102 × 102 mm) and has room for a full front label with a description, or a back label with ingredients and directions.
Need a little more or less room? Compare square labels one step smaller: 3.5 × 3.5 in, 3.75 × 3.75 in and one step larger: 4.5 × 4.5 in, 5 × 5 in, or browse all label sizes.
Square labels are a good home for a QR code or icon grid because the space is used evenly. A label this big can carry the whole story, but leave white space so the product name still stands out.
Looking for ideas? See our guides to wholesale product labels, bakery labels, catering & takeout labels, or browse labels by industry and label types and materials.
Instant pricing
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 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.
4 × 4 in square labels FAQ
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.
On matte rolls, 250 labels are about $135.33 CAD, 1,000 about $202.25 and 5,000 about $587.82 ($0.118 each). Prices are approximate, taken from our live price list on October 6, 2026. Enter your quantity in the quote builder for the exact total with standard shipping included.
We wind rolls to your order. As a guide, a single-lane roll of 4 × 4 in square labels on a 3 in core and up to 6 in across holds about 770 labels. Larger orders are split over several rolls. If your dispenser or applicator needs a specific core, roll size or count per roll, add a note to your order.
Measure the flat or straight part of the container. The label needs a panel at least 4 in by 4 in, with a little margin. If you want it to wrap all the way around, the long side (4 in) covers a round container of about 1.3 in diameter with a small gap.
About 102 × 102 mm. If your packaging drawings are metric, switch the quote builder to CM and type the size directly.
Same price on rolls. The 4 × 4 in square gives 16.00 sq in against about 12.57 sq in for a 4 in circle, about 27% more room for text, while the circle sits more neatly on round lids.
At about 16.00 sq in, think a full front label with a description, or a back label with ingredients and directions. A good rule of thumb is to keep text about 1/16 in (1.5 mm) inside the cut line and run backgrounds past the edge.