Pick the wrong label size and it won't fit your printer, your courier format, or your parcel. Here's a clear guide to shipping label sizes so you order right the first time.
The Standard: 4" x 6"
- The universal shipping label size, used by most Indian couriers and aggregators.
- Fits thermal label printers and prints one label per parcel.
- Choose this if you use a thermal printer and courier platforms — it's the safe default.
A4 Label Sheets (for Inkjet/Laser)
Full A4 sheets divided into labels you peel off. Common layouts:
- 1 per sheet: one big label — close to a full-page shipping label.
- 2 per sheet: large labels for shipping.
- 4 per sheet: mid-size, versatile.
- 6–8+ per sheet: smaller address labels.
- 24 / 65 per sheet: tiny labels for return addresses and product codes.
Roll vs Sheet
- Rolls: for thermal printers — fast, one-at-a-time, no waste.
- Sheets: for inkjet/laser — good for low volume and mixed sizes.
How to Choose Your Size
- Check your printer: thermal (rolls) or inkjet/laser (sheets)?
- Check your courier format: most want 4x6.
- Match the parcel: the label should sit flat on one face without wrapping around edges.
A Common Mistake
Don't scale a 4x6 courier label onto a smaller sheet label — it shrinks the barcode and causes scan failures. Print at actual size on the right label.
Buying Tip
If you ship daily via courier platforms, standardise on 4x6 thermal rolls. Keep a pack of A4 sheets as backup for the odd manual label.
Find 4x6 rolls and A4 label sheets in every layout at manoriemporium.shop — free delivery across India, with 7-day returns.