One of the most common questions we get at Labelshop UAE is: “What label size do I need?” The answer depends on what you’re labeling, what information needs to fit, and which printer you’re using. This guide walks you through the most popular label sizes and their ideal use cases.
Standard Label Sizes and Their Uses
100x150mm (4x6 inches) — Shipping Labels
The most popular shipping label size worldwide. Used by Aramex, DHL, FedEx, and all major UAE couriers. Fits a full address, barcode, and tracking number comfortably.
Best for: E-commerce shipping, courier labels, logistics.
100x100mm (4x4 inches) — Product & Logistics Labels
A versatile square label used for product identification, warehouse bin labels, and compliance stickers. Also used for hazmat and limited quantity labels.
Best for: Product labeling, warehouse, compliance, hazmat.
100x75mm (4x3 inches) — Medium Product Labels
Slightly smaller than 4x4, this size is popular for product boxes, carton labels, and logistics stickers where a bit less space is needed.
100x50mm (4x2 inches) — Barcode & Product Labels
A popular size for retail product labels, barcode stickers, and inventory tags. Fits a product name, barcode, price, and SKU.
Best for: Retail products, inventory management, barcode labels.
75x50mm (3x2 inches) — Mid-Size Product Labels
Common in retail and food labeling. A good balance between information space and label footprint.
58x39mm (2.28x1.53 inches) — Weighing Scale & Retail Labels
The standard size for supermarket weighing scale printers. Also used for retail price tags and promotional stickers.
Best for: Supermarkets, delis, food retail, price tags.
50x25mm (2x1 inches) — Small Product Labels
One of the most widely used small label sizes. Fits a product name, barcode, and price. Popular in pharmacies, cosmetics, and small retail items.
Best for: Pharmacy, cosmetics, small retail products.
38x25mm (1.5x1 inches) — Compact Labels
Ideal for small items like jewelry, medicine bottles, and electronic components where space is limited.
Best for: Jewelry, pharmacy, electronics.
26x16mm & 32x19mm — Ultra-Small Labels
For very small products where only a barcode or short code needs to be printed. Common in electronics, jewelry, and laboratory settings.
How to Measure Your Label Size
Label sizes are always listed as width x height in millimeters. When measuring:
- Measure the printable area of the label (not the backing paper)
- Check your printer’s maximum label width (most desktop printers handle up to 100–110mm)
- Leave at least 3–5mm margin on each side for clean printing
Not Sure? We Can Help
At Labelshop UAE, we stock label rolls in all standard sizes for both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. If you’re unsure which size fits your product or printer, contact us and we’ll recommend the right option.
Browse all label rolls available with fast UAE delivery.
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