3 labels per sheet templates (US Letter)
13 US Letter label sheets in our data have 3 labels per sheet, in 9 different label sizes, from 3″ × 5″ to 3 1/2″ × 8 1/2″. The default pick is Avery 5386 (3″ × 5″, 1 × 3); the designer below is set to it.
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What 3 labels per US Letter sheet means
A count of 3 per sheet does not fix the label size: the 13 sheets here use 9 sizes and 4 grids (1 × 3, 3 × 1, 2 blocks and 3 blocks). Labels cover between 45 % and 95 % of the US Letter page; the rest is margin and gaps.
Always choose the template by the code printed on the box: two 3-up sheets with different sizes or margins need different templates, even though the count matches. The most common size at this count is 3″ × 5″ (4 sheets).
3-up sheets grouped by label size
| Label size | Columns × rows | Sheets | Example codes | Top / side margin | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3″ × 5″ | 1 × 3 | 4 | Avery 5388, Avery 5386, Avery 8388, OnlineLabels OL6675 | 1″ / 1 3/4″ | 48 % |
| 3″ × 7″ | 1 × 3 | 2 | SheetLabels SL303, OnlineLabels OL5925 | 1″ / 3/4″ | 67 % |
| 2 1/2″ × 11″ | 3 × 1 | 1 | Avery 89109 | 0″ / 1/2″ | 88 % |
| 3 1/2″ × 8″ | 1 × 3 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL351 | 1/4″ / 1/4″ | 90 % |
| 3 1/2″ × 8 1/2″ | 1 × 3 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL425 | 1/4″ / 0″ | 95 % |
| 4 5/8″ round | 3 blocks | 1 | SheetLabels SL113 | mixed layout | 47 % |
| 2 3/8″ × 10″ | 3 × 1 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL2319 | 1/2″ / 0.23″ | 76 % |
| 3 1/8″ × 7 3/8″ | 1 × 3 | 1 | OnlineLabels OL2921 | 9/16″ / 9/16″ | 74 % |
| 4.52″ round | 2 blocks | 1 | OnlineLabels OL9325 (medium) | mixed layout | 45 % |
How many 3-up sheets you need
Sheets needed for a run of labels at 3 per sheet, starting on a fresh sheet, and when the first 1 positions of a used sheet are already gone (start at label 2).
| Labels | Sheets (fresh sheet) | Sheets (start at label 2) | Blank labels left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| 100 | 34 | 34 | 2 |
| 250 | 84 | 84 | 2 |
| 500 | 167 | 167 | 1 |
| 1000 | 334 | 334 | 2 |
Which 3-up sheet to pick
Avery 5386 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 5″ (127 mm) by 3″ (76.2 mm).
If you need bigger labels at the same count, the largest are 3 1/2″ × 8 1/2″ on OnlineLabels OL425; the smallest are 3″ × 5″ on Avery 5388.
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Frequently asked questions
What size are the labels on 3-up sheets?
It depends on the sheet: 3″ × 5″ (Avery 5388), 3″ × 7″ (SheetLabels SL303), 2 1/2″ × 11″ (Avery 89109), 3 1/2″ × 8″ (OnlineLabels OL351) and 3 1/2″ × 8 1/2″ (OnlineLabels OL425) and others.
How many sheets do I need for 500 labels at 3 per sheet?
167 sheets (1 labels left blank). For 100 labels: 34 sheets.
Is every 3-up template the same?
No. There are 10 different layouts at this count; label sizes and margins differ, so pick the template by the code on your box.
How do I print 3 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.