16 labels per sheet templates (US Letter)
3 US Letter label sheets in our data have 16 labels per sheet, in 3 different label sizes, from 1/2″ × 5″ to 1/2″ × 11″. The default pick is Avery 89101 (1/2″ × 11″, 16 × 1); the designer below is set to it.
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What 16 labels per US Letter sheet means
A count of 16 per sheet does not fix the label size: the 3 sheets here use 3 sizes and 3 grids (16 × 1, 4 × 4 and 1 × 16). Labels cover between 43 % and 94 % of the US Letter page; the rest is margin and gaps.
Always choose the template by the code printed on the box: two 16-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″ × 11″ (1 sheet).
16-up sheets grouped by label size
| Label size | Columns × rows | Sheets | Example codes | Top / side margin | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2″ × 11″ | 16 × 1 | 1 | Avery 89101 | 0″ / 1/4″ | 94 % |
| 1.9″ × 2 1/2″ | 4 × 4 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL5051 | 0.406″ / 0.356″ | 81 % |
| 1/2″ × 5″ | 1 × 16 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL2510 | 1/4″ / 1 3/4″ | 43 % |
How many 16-up sheets you need
Sheets needed for a run of labels at 16 per sheet, starting on a fresh sheet, and when the first 5 positions of a used sheet are already gone (start at label 6).
| Labels | Sheets (fresh sheet) | Sheets (start at label 6) | Blank labels left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| 100 | 7 | 7 | 12 |
| 250 | 16 | 16 | 6 |
| 500 | 32 | 32 | 12 |
| 1000 | 63 | 63 | 8 |
Which 16-up sheet to pick
Avery 89101 is the default here because it is the best-known code at this count; no other sheet on this list shares its exact layout, so print it with its own template. Its labels are 1/2″ (12.7 mm) by 11″ (279.4 mm).
1/2″ × 11″ is already the largest size at this count; the smallest are 1/2″ × 5″ on OnlineLabels OL2510.
Templates with 16 labels per sheet
16-up templates
Frequently asked questions
What size are the labels on 16-up sheets?
It depends on the sheet: 1/2″ × 11″ (Avery 89101), 1.9″ × 2 1/2″ (OnlineLabels OL5051) and 1/2″ × 5″ (OnlineLabels OL2510).
How many sheets do I need for 500 labels at 16 per sheet?
32 sheets (12 labels left blank). For 100 labels: 7 sheets.
Is every 16-up template the same?
No. There are 3 different layouts at this count; label sizes and margins differ, so pick the template by the code on your box.
How do I print 16 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.