48 labels per sheet templates (A4)
15 A4 label sheets in our data have 48 labels per sheet, in 2 different label sizes, from 114.3 × 5.5 mm to 45.7 × 21.2 mm. The default pick is Herma 4097 (45.7 × 21.2 mm, 4 × 12); the designer below is set to it.
Updated · measurements from the gLabels template database
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What 48 labels per A4 sheet means
A count of 48 per sheet does not fix the label size: the 15 sheets here use 2 sizes and 2 grids (1 × 48 and 4 × 12). Labels cover between 48 % and 75 % of the A4 page; the rest is margin and gaps.
Always choose the template by the code printed on the box: two 48-up sheets with different sizes or margins need different templates, even though the count matches. The most common size at this count is 45.7 × 21.2 mm (14 sheets).
48-up sheets grouped by label size
| Label size | Columns × rows | Sheets | Example codes | Top / side margin | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 × 21.2 mm | 4 × 12 | 14 | Herma 4097, Herma 4221, Herma 4232, Herma 4235, Herma 4346, … | 22 mm / 10 mm | 75 % |
| 114.3 × 5.5 mm | 1 × 48 | 1 | Herma 5078 | 16.5 mm / 47.9 mm | 48 % |
How many 48-up sheets you need
Sheets needed for a run of labels at 48 per sheet, starting on a fresh sheet, and when the first 16 positions of a used sheet are already gone (start at label 17).
| Labels | Sheets (fresh sheet) | Sheets (start at label 17) | Blank labels left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2 | 2 | 46 |
| 100 | 3 | 3 | 44 |
| 250 | 6 | 6 | 38 |
| 500 | 11 | 11 | 28 |
| 1000 | 21 | 22 | 8 |
Which 48-up sheet to pick
Herma 4097 is the default here because it shares its exact layout with 13 other sheets on this list, so its template prints on those too. Its labels are 45.7 mm (1.8″) by 21.2 mm (0.835″).
45.7 × 21.2 mm is already the largest size at this count; the smallest are 114.3 × 5.5 mm on Herma 5078.
Templates with 48 labels per sheet
48-up templates
Frequently asked questions
What size are the labels on 48-up sheets?
It depends on the sheet: 45.7 × 21.2 mm (Herma 4097) and 114.3 × 5.5 mm (Herma 5078).
How many sheets do I need for 500 labels at 48 per sheet?
11 sheets (28 labels left blank). For 100 labels: 3 sheets.
Is every 48-up template the same?
No. There are 2 different layouts at this count; label sizes and margins differ, so pick the template by the code on your box.
How do I print 48 labels per sheet correctly?
Download the PDF from the designer and print on A4 paper at 100 % (“Actual size”), without “fit to page”. Print one test page on plain paper and hold it against a label sheet first.