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5½" × 8½" labels
1 sheet in this size: Avery® 5126. Each one has a free Word and PDF template, and each sheet holds 2 labels.
5½" × 8½" measurements
| Label size | 5.5" × 8.5" |
|---|---|
| In millimetres | 139.7 mm × 215.9 mm |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Labels per sheet | 2 (1 across × 2 down on 5126) |
| Paper | US Letter |
The 5126 sheet to scale.
Sheets in this size
| Brand | Code | Labels per sheet | Paper | Top and left margin | Also sold as | Free template |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery® | 5126 | 2 (1 × 2) | US Letter | 0" (0 mm) top, 0" (0 mm) left | 8126, 5526, 15516, 18126 | Word · PDF |
What fits on one 5½" × 8½" label
Estimates for this size. Check them on a test page.
| Font size | Lines | Characters per line |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 31 | 120 |
| 12 pt | 26 | 100 |
How many sheets do I need?
Divide your number of labels by the labels per sheet, and round up.
| Labels | 2 per sheet |
|---|---|
| 50 | 25 |
| 100 | 50 |
| 250 | 125 |
| 500 | 250 |
What to use 5½" × 8½" labels for
Shipping labels for parcels, boxes and mailings.
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Questions about 5½" × 8½" labels
The 5126 sheet holds 2 5½" × 8½" labels: 1 across and 2 down.
At 10 pt, about 31 lines of up to 120 characters. At 12 pt, about 26 lines of up to 100. These are estimates, so check them on a test page first.
50 sheets, because each sheet holds 2. For 250 labels you need 125.
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