What is the most common barcode label size?

For roll labels, 2 × 1 in is one of the most common retail product label sizes. For sheets, Avery 5160 (1 × 2-5/8 in, 30 per sheet) is a common choice because it fits a product name, price and a full-size barcode.

Are Avery 5160 and 8160 the same size?

Yes. They share the same 1 × 2-5/8 in label and 30-per-sheet layout. 5160 is sold for laser printers and 8160 for inkjet printers.

My label size isn't listed. Can I still print?

Yes. In Crisp Labels, enter the label's width and height (10 to 220 mm wide) and how many labels sit across the roll.

How small can a barcode label be and still scan?

It depends on how many characters the barcode holds and the printer's resolution. A 12-digit UPC fits comfortably on 2 × 1 in. On 1/2 × 1 in labels there isn't room for most SKUs as Code 128. Crisp Labels warns you when bars would be very thin or a value won't fit.

GuideUpdated October 28, 2026

Barcode label sizes: Avery sheets and roll labels

The right label size depends on what you need on it: a name, a price, a barcode, or all three. These are the sizes Crisp Labels has built in, with their layouts and what fits on each.

Sheet labels (laser and inkjet printers)

Sheet	Label size	Layout	Per sheet	Paper	Fits well
Avery 5160 / 8160	1 × 2-5/8 in	3 × 10	30	US Letter	Name, price and a full-size UPC or EAN
Avery 5167 / 8167	1/2 × 1-3/4 in	4 × 20	80	US Letter	Price and a short SKU barcode; little room for a name
Avery L7160	63.5 × 38.1 mm	3 × 7	21	A4	Name, variant, price and barcode with room to spare
Avery L7651	38.1 × 21.2 mm	5 × 13	65	A4	Price and barcode, with a short name

Print one page on plain paper and hold it against a sheet before using labels. Small differences between printers are fixed with Nudge right and Nudge down.

Roll labels (label printers)

Size	Metric	Fits well
2.25 × 1.25 in	57 × 32 mm	Name, variant, price and barcode
2 × 1 in	51 × 25 mm	A common retail size: name, price and barcode
1.5 × 1 in	38 × 25 mm	Price and barcode, short name
1.25 × 1 in	32 × 25 mm	Price and a short barcode; long SKUs may need very thin bars
1 × 1 in	25 × 25 mm	A QR code or a short barcode
3 × 2 in	76 × 51 mm	Large shelf or bin labels
4 × 6 in	102 × 152 mm	Carton and shipping-size labels
3-1/2 × 1-1/8 in	89 × 29 mm	Long, narrow labels: name above a barcode
1/2 × 1 in, 2 across	13 × 25 mm	Price only, or a very short code

Most label printers print at 203 or 300 dots per inch. Set the same resolution in Crisp Labels so bar widths land on whole printer dots. Setup for each printer is in the label printer guide.

Custom sizes

Enter any roll label from 10 to 220 mm wide and 6 to 300 mm tall, with up to several labels across. The layout, text sizes and barcode scale to fit.

Choosing a size

Name, price and barcode: 2 × 1 in or larger on rolls, Avery 5160 or L7160 on sheets.
Price and barcode only: 1.5 × 1 in, 1.25 × 1 in, Avery 5167 or L7651.
Long SKUs as barcodes: pick a wider label. Code 128 grows with the number of characters.

Next: how to print barcode labels from Shopify.

Common questions

What is the most common barcode label size?: For roll labels, 2 × 1 in is one of the most common retail product label sizes. For sheets, Avery 5160 (1 × 2-5/8 in, 30 per sheet) is a common choice because it fits a product name, price and a full-size barcode.
Are Avery 5160 and 8160 the same size?: Yes. They share the same 1 × 2-5/8 in label and 30-per-sheet layout. 5160 is sold for laser printers and 8160 for inkjet printers.
My label size isn't listed. Can I still print?: Yes. In Crisp Labels, enter the label's width and height (10 to 220 mm wide) and how many labels sit across the roll.
How small can a barcode label be and still scan?: It depends on how many characters the barcode holds and the printer's resolution. A 12-digit UPC fits comfortably on 2 × 1 in. On 1/2 × 1 in labels there isn't room for most SKUs as Code 128. Crisp Labels warns you when bars would be very thin or a value won't fit.