What Label Size Do I Need?
Choosing the right label size depends on what you're labelling, what printer you have, and how much information needs to fit. This guide helps you pick the right size for every common use case.
All sizes below are available in the OpenLabelMaker editor — just select your size and start designing.
Quick Size Picker — By Use Case
Shipping Labels
Enough space for sender, recipient, tracking barcode, and handling notes.
Address Labels
3–4 lines of text: name, street, city, postal code.
Return Address Labels
Small labels for the sender corner. 2–3 lines of text.
Barcode / Inventory Labels
Barcode + SKU + product name. Needs enough width for the barcode to scan.
Product Labels
Product name, description, price, barcode. Depends heavily on product/packaging size.
File Folder Labels
Narrow labels for folder tabs. Usually 1–2 lines of text.
Label Sizes by Printer Brand
DYMO LabelWriter
DYMO uses rolls of die-cut labels. Each roll has a specific product code. Common sizes:
Brother QL
Brother QL printers use DK-series die-cut and continuous rolls.
Thermal Printers (Zebra, Rollo, MUNBYN)
Most desktop thermal printers use standard fanfold or roll labels.
Avery & HERMA Sheets
Sheet labels print on a standard inkjet or laser printer. Multiple labels per sheet.
Tips for Choosing the Right Size
Start with your content
How many lines of text? Do you need a barcode? A logo? More content = bigger label. Address labels (3 lines) can be small; shipping labels with barcodes need more space.
Check your printer
Your printer determines which label sizes you can use. DYMO and Brother use specific rolls. Thermal printers use specific fanfold or roll sizes. Sheet labels work on any inkjet/laser printer.
Consider readability
If the label is scanned by a barcode reader, make sure the barcode is at least 25mm wide. For text, 8pt is the minimum readable size — smaller labels mean less text or smaller fonts.
Match the surface
A label should fit comfortably on the item without wrapping around edges or hanging off. Measure the flat surface area before choosing a label size.
Cost per label
Smaller labels = more per roll = lower cost per label. If you're printing thousands, the savings add up. Don't use a 4×6" label for something that fits on a 32×57mm label.
Still not sure?
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