Label layout
Shipping labels (A4, 4 per sheet)
Four large labels per A4 sheet, each 99.1 × 139 mm — sized for parcel shipping slips, e-commerce fulfilment labels and large product information stickers. The 2 × 2 grid leaves a 2 mm gap between cells so cuts do not need to be perfectly precise.
Exact layout values
| Page size | A4 (210 × 297 mm) |
| Grid | 2 × 2 (4 labels) |
| Label size | 99.1 × 139 mm |
| Top margin | 8 mm |
| Left margin | 5 mm |
| Horizontal gap | 2 mm |
| Vertical gap | 2 mm |
When this format makes sense
- · E-commerce parcel shipping
- · Return shipping slips
- · Large product or jar labels
- · Event passes and visitor badges
- · Warehouse bin and shelf identification
Designing for barcodes
For Code-128 or QR barcodes, keep at least 5 mm of quiet zone (clear margin) on all sides of the code. A 25 × 25 mm QR code at 300 DPI scans reliably with most modern phones. Place barcodes vertically centred and away from where adhesive labels typically curl.
Print on a laser printer if possible — inkjet output can smear when handled while wet, which damages barcode readability.
Frequently asked questions
What size is each shipping label?
Each label is 99.1 × 139 mm (approximately 3.9 × 5.47 inches). Four labels fit on one A4 sheet in a 2 × 2 grid.
Is this the same as a "quarter A4" label?
Effectively yes. Each label is just under one quarter of an A4 sheet, with small margins and a 2 mm gap between rows and columns to allow for cutting tolerance.
Will this fit common carrier label slips?
Most international carriers accept 4×6 inch (102 × 152 mm) or A6-sized (105 × 148 mm) shipping labels. The 99.1 × 139 mm format here is close to A6 and works with most carrier upload tools, but always check the carrier's exact label specification before printing in bulk.
Can I print only one of the four labels?
Yes. Print the full sheet on a label sheet and only the cells you have populated will be filled. The remaining label spots stay blank and can be used in another print run.
What is the right resolution for barcodes on these labels?
Print barcodes at 300 DPI minimum. At lower resolutions the bar widths can drift by a pixel, which is enough to make some scanners reject the code.