12 labels per sheet templates (US Letter)
29 US Letter label sheets in our data have 12 labels per sheet, in 15 different label sizes, from 1/2″ × 1 3/8″ to 2 3/4″ × 2 5/6″. The default pick is Avery 6879 (1 1/4″ × 3 3/4″, 2 × 6); the designer below is set to it.
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What 12 labels per US Letter sheet means
A count of 12 per sheet does not fix the label size: the 29 sheets here use 15 sizes and 3 grids (3 × 4, 2 × 6 and 6 × 2). Labels cover between 9 % and 100 % of the US Letter page; the rest is margin and gaps.
Always choose the template by the code printed on the box: two 12-up sheets with different sizes or margins need different templates, even though the count matches. The most common size at this count is 2 1/2″ round (5 sheets).
12-up sheets grouped by label size
| Label size | Columns × rows | Sheets | Example codes | Top / side margin | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 1/2″ round | 3 × 4 | 5 | Avery 5194, Avery 5294, SheetLabels SL108, Worldlabel WL-350, Maco ML-1225 | 7/16″ / 1/4″ | 63 % |
| 1 1/2″ × 4″ | 2 × 6 | 5 | Avery 5197, SheetLabels SL116, Worldlabel WL-250, Meritline 177-010-001, OnlineLabels OL250 | 1″ / 0.156″ | 77 % |
| 1 1/4″ × 3 3/4″ | 2 × 6 | 4 | Avery 6879, Avery 8769, Worldlabel WL-161, OnlineLabels OL161 | 1 1/8″ / 3/8″ | 60 % |
| 2″ × 2″ | 3 × 4 | 3 | Avery 22806, OnlineLabels OL3016, OnlineLabels OL2679 | 5/8″ / 5/8″ | 51 % |
| 2″ round | 3 × 4 | 2 | Avery 22807, OnlineLabels OL2682 | 5/8″ / 5/8″ | 40 % |
| 1 5/8″ × 3 1/2″ | 2 × 6 | 1 | Kingdom L | 3/8″ / 0.46″ | 73 % |
| 2 1/16″ × 2.15″ | 3 × 4 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL663 | 0.825″ / 0.656″ | 57 % |
| 2 1/2″ × 2 1/2″ | 3 × 4 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL291 | 1/4″ / 3/8″ | 80 % |
| 1 3/4″ × 4″ | 2 × 6 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL700 | 1/4″ / 1/4″ | 90 % |
| 2 3/4″ × 2 5/6″ | 3 × 4 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL675 | 0″ / 0″ | 100 % |
| 2 7/16″ round | 3 × 4 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL350 | 0.579″ / 0.343″ | 60 % |
| 1 1/2″ × 3″ | 2 × 6 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL892 | 3/8″ / 1 1/8″ | 45 % |
| 1 7/16″ × 3 3/4″ | 2 × 6 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL1809 | 1/2″ / 0.4″ | 69 % |
| 2 1/4″ round | 3 × 4 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL8750 | 13/16″ / 3/4″ | 51 % |
| 1/2″ × 1 3/8″ | 6 × 2 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL225 (secondary) | 9.382″ / 1/8″ | 9 % |
How many 12-up sheets you need
Sheets needed for a run of labels at 12 per sheet, starting on a fresh sheet, and when the first 4 positions of a used sheet are already gone (start at label 5).
| Labels | Sheets (fresh sheet) | Sheets (start at label 5) | Blank labels left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 100 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| 250 | 21 | 22 | 2 |
| 500 | 42 | 42 | 4 |
| 1000 | 84 | 84 | 8 |
Which 12-up sheet to pick
Avery 6879 is the default here because Avery codes are the usual reference for compatible sheets, and it shares its exact layout with 2 other sheets on this list, so its template prints on those too. Its labels are 3 3/4″ (95.2 mm) by 1 1/4″ (31.7 mm).
If you need bigger labels at the same count, the largest are 2 3/4″ × 2 5/6″ on OnlineLabels OL675; the smallest are 1/2″ × 1 3/8″ on OnlineLabels OL225 (secondary). LabelGrid recommends 12-up sheets for Halloween treat bag labels, Halloween party favor labels, Thanksgiving labels, Christmas gift tag labels and holiday gift labels.
Templates with 12 labels per sheet
Frequently asked questions
What size are the labels on 12-up sheets?
It depends on the sheet: 2 1/2″ round (Avery 5194), 1 1/2″ × 4″ (Avery 5197), 1 1/4″ × 3 3/4″ (Avery 6879), 2″ × 2″ (Avery 22806) and 2″ round (Avery 22807) and others.
How many sheets do I need for 500 labels at 12 per sheet?
42 sheets (4 labels left blank). For 100 labels: 9 sheets.
Is every 12-up template the same?
No. There are 22 different layouts at this count; label sizes and margins differ, so pick the template by the code on your box.
How do I print 12 labels per sheet correctly?
Download the PDF from the designer and print on US Letter paper at 100 % (“Actual size”), without “fit to page”. Print one test page on plain paper and hold it against a label sheet first.