Label Sizes and Avery Numbers, Explained
An Avery number like 5160 names one exact sheet layout, 30 address labels of 1 by 2-5/8 inches; match it, the printer type and the finish before you buy.
By Antonio SmithamContributing writer.
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The short answer
Sheet labels are sold by layout: the size of each label and how many fit on a letter-size sheet. Avery gives each layout a product number, and its free templates match that number's exact spacing and margins, not just the label size. So "Avery 5160" means one specific sheet: 30 white address labels, each 1 inch by 2-5/8 inches.
Other numbers share the same layout. Avery lists 8160, 5260, 5960 and dozens more as compatible with template 5160, so they print with the same file.
Label size chart
These are common Avery layouts, from the smallest label to the largest:
| Avery number | Label size | Labels per sheet | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5167 | 1/2 x 1-3/4 in | 80 | Return address |
| 5160 | 1 x 2-5/8 in | 30 | Address, product, organizing |
| 5163 | 2 x 4 in | 10 | Shipping and mailing |
| 5164 | 3-1/3 x 4 in | 6 | Shipping, larger product labels |
| 5165 | 8-1/2 x 11 in | 1 | Full-sheet shipping label |
When you print, pick the template by the number on the package. A template with the same label size but a different number may not line up, because Avery ties each template to its own margins and spacing.
Laser vs inkjet labels
Match the label to your printer. Inkjet printers spray wet ink that the label face absorbs, while laser printers fuse toner powder with heat. Avery warns that inkjet sheets are not made for that heat and can discolor or melt and jam a laser printer, and that inkjet ink sits on top of laser labels and smears. Some sheets are made for both; the package then says laser/inkjet.
Matte vs glossy labels
The finish changes how the print looks:
- Glossy: shiny and reflective. Colors look sharper and more vivid, close to a photo. It suits product labels that need to stand out on a crowded shelf.
- Matte: no shine. The paper softens the ink for a muted look and does not reflect, so text stays readable under changing light. Avery points to it for brands that want an understated look.
- Clear: a glossy clear label looks printed straight onto the product; a matte clear label has a frosted look that hides small bubbles.
How to choose
- Measure the space you need to cover, then find the layout closest to it.
- Check the number on the package and use that template.
- Confirm the printer type: laser, inkjet or both.
- Pick the finish: matte for text, glossy for color.
How we count
Label sizes, sheet counts and uses come from Avery's template pages, and the printer and finish advice from Avery's guides. On Wiki Shopping, 82 labels and stickers were listed on October 26, 2026; 24 are listed as laser or inkjet printer labels and 20 as all-purpose labels.