18 labels per sheet templates (US Letter)
11 US Letter label sheets in our data have 18 labels per sheet, in 7 different label sizes, from 1 1/2″ × 2 1/2″ to 1 9/16″ × 2 1/2″. The default pick is Avery 5026 (15/16″ × 3 7/16″, 2 × 9); the designer below is set to it.
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What 18 labels per US Letter sheet means
A count of 18 per sheet does not fix the label size: the 11 sheets here use 7 sizes and 2 grids (2 × 9 and 3 × 6). Labels cover between 57 % and 75 % of the US Letter page; the rest is margin and gaps.
Always choose the template by the code printed on the box: two 18-up sheets with different sizes or margins need different templates, even though the count matches. The most common size at this count is 15/16″ × 3 7/16″ (3 sheets).
18-up sheets grouped by label size
| Label size | Columns × rows | Sheets | Example codes | Top / side margin | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16″ × 3 7/16″ | 2 × 9 | 3 | Avery 5026, OnlineLabels OL157, Worldlabel WL-157 | 0.511″ / 1/2″ | 62 % |
| 1 1/4″ × 2 3/8″ | 3 × 6 | 3 | Avery 6871, OnlineLabels OL160, Worldlabel WL-160 | 1 1/8″ / 3/8″ | 57 % |
| 1 7/16″ × 2 5/16″ | 3 × 6 | 1 | SheetLabels SL11 | 9/16″ / 0.531″ | 64 % |
| 1 9/16″ × 2 1/2″ | 3 × 6 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL800 | 1/2″ / 3/8″ | 75 % |
| 1″ × 3″ | 2 × 9 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL1115 | 1/2″ / 1 3/16″ | 58 % |
| 1 1/2″ × 2″ | 3 × 6 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL1502 | 1/2″ / 0.9″ | 58 % |
| 1 1/2″ × 2 1/2″ | 3 × 6 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL2684 | 11/16″ / 3/8″ | 57 % |
How many 18-up sheets you need
Sheets needed for a run of labels at 18 per sheet, starting on a fresh sheet, and when the first 6 positions of a used sheet are already gone (start at label 7).
| Labels | Sheets (fresh sheet) | Sheets (start at label 7) | Blank labels left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 100 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| 250 | 14 | 15 | 2 |
| 500 | 28 | 29 | 4 |
| 1000 | 56 | 56 | 8 |
Which 18-up sheet to pick
Avery 5026 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 7/16″ (87.3 mm) by 15/16″ (23.8 mm).
If you need bigger labels at the same count, the largest are 1 9/16″ × 2 1/2″ on OnlineLabels OL800; the smallest are 1 1/2″ × 2 1/2″ on OnlineLabels OL2684. LabelGrid recommends 18-up sheets for file folder labels.
Templates with 18 labels per sheet
Frequently asked questions
What size are the labels on 18-up sheets?
It depends on the sheet: 15/16″ × 3 7/16″ (Avery 5026), 1 1/4″ × 2 3/8″ (Avery 6871), 1 7/16″ × 2 5/16″ (SheetLabels SL11), 1 9/16″ × 2 1/2″ (OnlineLabels OL800) and 1″ × 3″ (OnlineLabels OL1115) and others.
How many sheets do I need for 500 labels at 18 per sheet?
28 sheets (4 labels left blank). For 100 labels: 6 sheets.
Is every 18-up template the same?
No. There are 7 different layouts at this count; label sizes and margins differ, so pick the template by the code on your box.
How do I print 18 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.