Address labels are available in several sizes and shapes, depending upon
their usage. Return address labels are small; personal and business
mailing labels are generally about an inch high. International
mailing labels are often slightly higher to accommodate a country field,
and shipping labels are generally the largest size, because they often
include space for both "ship from" and "ship to" addresses.
Personal address labels generally provide space for about 25 to 30
characters of text per line, which will accommodate most first and last
name combinations and personal addresses. Business address labels
are wider, providing space for about 35 to 40 characters per line.
These wider labels can accommodate most business names and business
addresses.
Address Label Formats
Laser printer labels are available in these popular sizes:
Size (H x W)
Typical Usage
Labels Per Sheet
Printable Columns
Printable Lines
@ 10 cpi
@ 12 cpi
@ 6 lpi
@ 8 lpi
1/2" x 1 3/4"
Return Address Label
80
17
20
2
3
1" x 2 5/8"
Personal Address Label
30
26
30
5
7
1" x 4"
Business Address Label
20
38
46
5
7
1 1/3" x 4"
International Address Label
14
38
46
7
n/a
2" x 4"
Small Shipping Label
10
38
46
11
15
3 1/3" x 4"
Large Shipping Label
6
38
46
18
n/a
Pin-fed printer labels are available in these popular sizes: