What label size should I use?
ShippingEasy provides templates for a range of label sizes: 4" x 5", 4" x 6", 4" x 8".
By default ShippingEasy's software prints out 4" x 6" single labels. These can be printed on any printer, but are especially useful if you are printing on thermal printers, such as a DYMO LabelWriter printer. Find out more about DYMO LabelWriters.
For most label formats, we also make recommendations for manufacturer-specific paper well suited to the label dimensions.
Here is an overview of our label options for both domestic and international labels:
Domestic Label Options
4" x 6" label options
Best for: printing on a Dymo or Zebra printer. Versatile for printing packing slips with labels, too.
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Printing individual labels on 4x6 label paper. Best for thermal printers, such as Dymo or Zebra. For UPS and FedEx: required for multi-box shipments. |
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Printing separate packing slips in tandem with labels, from a thermal printer such as a Dymo or Zebra. |
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Printing a single label on 8x5x11 paper. |
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Printing two labels onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. Each label is centered within their respective half of the page. We suggest: OL400, Avery 5126 |
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Printing a label and packing slip together on a single 8.5x11 sheet of paper. We suggest: Avery 5127 |
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Printing two labels together onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. The labels are narrowly separated and centered as a whole on the page. We suggest: OL145 |
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Printing a label and packing slip together on a single 8.5x11 sheet of paper. Provides more space for the packing slip than the "half sheet with packing slip". We suggest: OL829 |
4" x 5" label options (USPS only)
Best for: those printing USPS labels who want a slightly smaller label.
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Printing smaller individual labels on 4x5 label paper. Best for thermal printers, such as Dymo or Zebra. |
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Printing 4 labels onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. We suggest: OL475 |
4" x 8" label options (USPS only)
Best for: those printing USPS labels who want a slightly larger label.
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Printing larger individual labels on 4x8 label paper. Best for thermal printers, such as Dymo or Zebra. |
International Label Options
International labels also include customs forms. Many shipments, including some military (APO/FPO) shipments, may require as many as 3 customs forms. Learn about Customs Forms.
4" x 6" label options
Best for: printing on a Dymo or Zebra printer. Versatile for printing packing slips with labels, too.
| Format | Best use |
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Printing individual labels on 4x6 label paper. Best for thermal printers, such as Dymo or Zebra. For UPS and FedEx: required for multi-box shipments. |
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Printing packing slips in tandem with labels from a thermal printer, such as Dymo or Zebra. |
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Printing a single label on 8x5x11 paper. |
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Printing two customs forms onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. Each label is centered within their respective half of the page. We suggest: OL400, Avery 5126 |
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Printing two customs forms onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. The labels are narrowly separated and centered as a whole on the page. We suggest: OL145 |
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