40 labels per sheet templates (US Letter)
7 US Letter label sheets in our data have 40 labels per sheet, in 5 different label sizes, from 1/2″ × 1.13″ to 1″ × 2″. The default pick is Avery LSK-3 (1/2″ × 3.13″, 2 × 20); the designer below is set to it.
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What 40 labels per US Letter sheet means
A count of 40 per sheet does not fix the label size: the 7 sheets here use 5 sizes and 3 grids (2 × 20, 8 × 5 and 4 × 10). Labels cover between 24 % and 86 % of the US Letter page; the rest is margin and gaps.
Always choose the template by the code printed on the box: two 40-up sheets with different sizes or margins need different templates, even though the count matches. The most common size at this count is 1″ × 2″ (3 sheets).
40-up sheets grouped by label size
| Label size | Columns × rows | Sheets | Example codes | Top / side margin | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ × 2″ | 4 × 10, 8 × 5 | 3 | SheetLabels SL556, OnlineLabels OL5125, OnlineLabels OL114 | 1/2″ / 1/4″ | 86 % |
| 1/2″ × 3.13″ | 2 × 20 | 1 | Avery LSK-3 | 1/2″ / 1/2″ | 67 % |
| 1/2″ × 1.13″ | 2 × 20 | 1 | Avery LSK-8.5 | 1/2″ / 1/2″ | 24 % |
| 1/2″ × 1 3/4″ | 2 × 20 | 1 | Avery LSK-5.5 | 0.3″ / 1/2″ | 37 % |
| 1/2″ × 3 1/8″ | 2 × 20 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL1543 | 1/2″ / 1/2″ | 67 % |
How many 40-up sheets you need
Sheets needed for a run of labels at 40 per sheet, starting on a fresh sheet, and when the first 13 positions of a used sheet are already gone (start at label 14).
| Labels | Sheets (fresh sheet) | Sheets (start at label 14) | Blank labels left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 100 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| 250 | 7 | 7 | 30 |
| 500 | 13 | 13 | 20 |
| 1000 | 25 | 26 | 0 |
Which 40-up sheet to pick
Avery LSK-3 is the default here because Avery codes are the usual reference for compatible sheets, and it shares its exact layout with 1 other sheet on this list, so its template prints on those too. Its labels are 3.13″ (79.5 mm) by 1/2″ (12.7 mm).
If you need bigger labels at the same count, the largest are 1″ × 2″ on SheetLabels SL556; the smallest are 1/2″ × 1.13″ on Avery LSK-8.5.
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Frequently asked questions
What size are the labels on 40-up sheets?
It depends on the sheet: 1″ × 2″ (SheetLabels SL556), 1/2″ × 3.13″ (Avery LSK-3), 1/2″ × 1.13″ (Avery LSK-8.5), 1/2″ × 1 3/4″ (Avery LSK-5.5) and 1/2″ × 3 1/8″ (OnlineLabels OL1543).
How many sheets do I need for 500 labels at 40 per sheet?
13 sheets (20 labels left blank). For 100 labels: 3 sheets.
Is every 40-up template the same?
No. There are 5 different layouts at this count; label sizes and margins differ, so pick the template by the code on your box.
How do I print 40 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.