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Sizing Your Stickers
Here you can learn all the different elements to take into consideration when you place your next order of Stickers. getting the sticker size just right will help you enhance aesthetics, save you money, and increase focus on the functionality of your stickers. By keeping sticker sizes in mind and being aware of the country and even the world's standard sticker sizes, you'll be able to make informed decisions at all times about any product you choose to order. As you'll come to discover as you read on, not only do we have a fantastic and virtually limitless array of different sticker sizes, but we are also able to offer a huge range of customization options for those stickers. Sticker sizes are first and foremost, so we recommend you have a closer look at the summarizing chart below and figure out which size or sizes of stickers, in particular, you may be interested in purchasing. From there, you can either click a link taking you directly to that product page, where you can place your order in more detail. Or, you can head further down this page to read the highly detailed explanation for that particular sticker size, allowing you and your team to take plenty of information into consideration before making any purchases of our wonderful sticker stock.
US Size (Inches) |
Metric Size (Centimeters) |
Recommended Shape |
Starting Price |
2.54 cm x 2.54 cm |
Circle (Small) |
$44 |
|
2.54 cm x 5.08 cm |
$196 |
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5.08 cm x 5.08 cm |
Circle (Small) |
$49 |
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7.62 cm x 7.62 cm |
$57 |
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12.7 cm x 12.7 cm |
$85 |
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8.89 cm x 5.08 cm |
Rectangle |
$242 |
|
29.21 cm x 7.62 cm |
Rectangle/Oval (Bumper Sticker) |
$30 |
Fun Standard Sticker Size Comparisons
Size |
Same/Similar to… |
1" x 1" |
American (or Canadian) Quarter |
2" x 2" |
Oreo Cookie |
3.5" x 2" |
Standard Business Card Size USA/Canada |
4" x 6" |
Standard Postcard Size USA/Canada |
5" x 5" |
Slice of bread |
A Proper Breakdown of Standard Sticker Sizes
Circles
1" x 1" and 2" x 2" Small Circle
The former, 1" x 1", is about the size of an American quarter, whereas the latter, 2" x 2", is about the size of an Oreo cookie. With that frame of reference in mind, you can probably see why these two are the most popular sizes chosen for small or smaller circle stickers. Circle stickers of these sizes are small enough to be placed on a variety of surfaces, such as packaging, documents, or equipment, without taking up too much space. At the same time, the circular shape allows for more design flexibility than a square or rectangular sticker, as it can be incorporated into logos, images, or text in various ways. Their size also leads to them being the more affordable option for some. For a quick design idea, you may want to consider using 1" x 1" or 2" x 2" circle stickers as a "brand-approved" identifier.
3" x 3" and 5" x 5" Big Circle
Compared to the smaller-sized circle stickers detailed above, circle stickers size 3" x 3" and 5" x 5" excel at attracting a greater level of attention to your products. They also provide more space for information and branding, and can naturally be used for decorative purposes in a much greater and more noticeable range. Though relatively more expensive, these big-size circle stickers stand out that much more, helping build brand recognition in the process.
Scaling Up Your Circles:
US Size (Inches) |
Metric Size (cm) |
When to Use |
Starting Price |
10.16cm |
branding, car bumpers (small), packaging |
$81 |
|
15.24cm |
outdoors, windows, walls |
$95 |
While the sizes we discussed above for your circle stickers are the more popular choices from customers, there are of course many many more options that you can choose from. Being a custom printing company like Gold Image Printing means having virtually anything you could possibly need available at your fingertips, so you can rest assured that having a particular size of circle stickers available is something we are happy to offer with ease. Above, in addition to providing you with the particular sticker sizes in both imperial and metric measuring systems, we have also supplied you with some potential ideas on how to use that particular size. Of course, you're the boss, you use those stickers as you see fit! We also have starting prices available for most, though please keep in mind that the starting price assumes you've chosen the most economical possible options for everything other than size (paper stock/material, ink, lack of specialties, etc).
Ovals
1" x 2" Oval
A 1" x 2" oval sticker offers a unique shape that can be useful for certain designs. Given the design flexibility of its shape, you can use its elongation to include more information than on a circle-shaped sticker. These features combined with the manageable size translate to effective and economical branding that is distinctive.
Scaling Up Your Oval Stickers:
US Size (Inches) |
Metric Size (cm) |
When to Use |
Starting Price |
5.08cm x 8.89 cm |
product labels, wine bottle labels |
$242 |
|
10.16cm x 15.24cm |
product labels, household product labels |
$278 |
|
12.7cm x 17.78cm |
promo items, event invitations, giveaways |
$289 |
Much like we've done for the circle stickers above, we also wanted to provide you with a greater breakdown of potential oval sticker sizes you may be interested in purchasing. We are happy to be a printing company that comes with no hidden costs. That's why we put our starting prices right there in the table, so you can see what getting that oval sticker set you've been after would truly cost you. You're the master of creativity and we're just along for the ride as you select the perfect pick of oval sticker size or sizes for your needs. With that said, we've most certainly also included within the above table when and how you might want to use oval stickers of a particular size. You'll find the above table will help you further improve the aesthetics of your chosen stickers and cut down on waste (seeing as you'll no longer need to purchase several different size stickers with large minimums just to get the look you're after).
Squares
3" x 3" and 5" x 5" Square
Not much can be said for square stickers save for their intense versatility and ability to easily hold any text-based information you'd like to share with your customers. There are rarely any issues putting your design elements together with squares, as they are a familiar and easy-to-use shape. The chosen sizes are the most popular all-around.
Scaling Up Your Square Stickers:
US Size (Inches) |
Metric Size (cm) |
When to Use |
Starting Price |
2.54cm |
Labels for cosmetics, Labels for jewelry |
$188 |
|
5.08cm |
Labels for electronics |
$196 |
|
10.16cm |
Labels for larger items |
$266 |
It should come to you as no surprise that all of our square stickers can also be customized in terms of their sizing beyond the above popular choices. These choices are great for virtually all popular sticker uses, but sometimes you need something a little bit different. In those cases, you'll be happy to know that we offer a huge range of sizes, both in the shopping carts themselves and available through custom quotes. In order to get the aesthetic appeal you are after, you can absolutely opt to go for your ideal size and we will work hard to get you just what you're after. Your business doesn't need to look any further than Gold Image Printing for all your square sticker printing needs, as we have it all! Get started with one of the popular sticker sizes or scale up (or down) as needed!
Rectangles
3.5" x 2" Rectangle
Being the same size as your standard USA and Canada business card, these stickers are extremely versatile. Keep them at hand if you're using them for promotional reasons, or have them stuck to products to easily share information in a familiar shape and size for all to see.
11.5" x 3" Bumper Sticker
If you're opting for a sticker that's this massive, your best way of using it would be as a car bumper sticker. Yes, you could most certainly put it to other uses, such as outdoor advertising or on windows and walls, but its original purpose is that of being a bumper sticker. Your advertisement will be loud and noticeable.
Scaling Up Your Rectangle Stickers:
US Size (Inches) |
Metric Size (cm) |
When to Use |
Starting Price |
7.62cm x 12.7cm |
promotional items, merchandise |
$259 |
|
12.7cm x 17.78cm |
event invitations |
$289 |
|
21.59cm x 27.94cm |
sheet labels for shipping |
All our rectangle stickers are also able to be fully customized in terms of their sizes. When you need rectangle sticker sizes that are a bit different from the predominant and most popular choices, these are some of the (virtually limitless) choices you may want to consider before delving into entirely unique options. Consider what product or purpose these rectangle stickers of yours will have and then go from there using the above chart to help you determine the best course of action when ordering.
Custom Sticker Sizes
We did everything we could above to give you a detailed breakdown of standard and popular sticker sizes for all the popular sticker shapes. With that said, there's always room for more and more customization! Please send us a request for a custom quote and let us know the exact size (and shape) of the stickers that you're after. Need a 4.24" x 2.19" oval sticker? Oddly specific, but we can do that! Need a triangle sticker that has all sides measuring 1.23"? We got it! Need a die-cut sticker in the shape of a stegosaurus? Get started on your order right now and those stickers will be in your hands before you know it!
Kiss Cut or Die Cut?
For die cut stickers, the sticker and backing are the exact same shape and dimensions, leaving no extra material used up in the process. On the other hand, kiss cut stickers have some extra space in the background in the form of blank space that allows you to more easily peel off your stickers. In this way, the stickers are "kissing" the surrounding material. Kiss cut stickers are sometimes prefered, especially if the design of the sticker makes it more delicate when peeling off your sticker sheet. If you want to learn more, we actually have an entire blog article dedicated to answering this question in far more detail than you'll find anywhere else on the web.
Adding Glitz and Glamor (Specialties)
Assuming you don't have unlimited money at your disposal or that you haven't discovered new hitherto unknown printing practices, there are some suggested uses for various types of specialties when you get into the big leagues of sizing. Chances are, you won't run into many limitations for most of your orders, but we do want to ensure you keep these factors in mind as you plan exactly how you'd like your stickers to show pizzazz. Specialties include soft touch laminate, velvet lamination, spot UV coating, white ink, letterpressing, embossing, debossing, foil stamping (using our foil color chart), digital foil (limited colors) and die cutting.
Keep in mind any limitations you may run into if you're opting to print bumper stickers and anything bigger than those, as you won't have quite the same amount of options. That said, we are always happy to work with our customers to explore what they're after and help you find a solution that is both practical and affordable. Simply reach out to us with a request for a custom quote and we'll be sure to ease all your sticker printing woes right away!
Digital Foil Stickers
One big favorite among our customers is our digital foil stickers, which naturally also come in a wide assortment of sizes for your daily sticker needs. Have a look below to discover more!
US Size (Inches) |
Metric Size (cm) |
Starting Price |
5.08cm x 8.89cm |
$107 |
|
7.62cm x 10.16cm |
$127 |
|
10.16cm x 15.24cm |
$157 |
|
15.24cm x 22.86cm |
$215 |
|
21.59cm x 27.94cm |
$347 |