Label Stock Needed
19.23 ft
Label Size
9.49" x 2"
Stock Cost
$14.42
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The calculator uses jar circumference minus a small back gap so the label wraps cleanly without buckling into itself.
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On a larger vessel the label grows mostly in width because circumference expands faster than the safe vertical panel height.
A common approach is jar circumference minus a small back gap. That keeps the label from overlapping awkwardly, gives the seam room to breathe, and still lets the front panel read as full width.
Use only the straight-sided section of the jar and subtract a top and bottom safety margin. If the label rides into shoulders or curves, wrinkles and lifting become much more likely.
Around 1/8 to 1/4 inch works for many candle vessels. Smaller gaps feel more wrapped, while larger gaps are forgiving if jars vary slightly or you need a cleaner seam line.
Yes. Print extras for alignment checks, crooked applications, and damaged labels. Even a small production run benefits from a little spoilage margin because hand-applied labels rarely go on perfectly first try.
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