Fix tiny or oversized labels

Print Shipping Label Scale Calculator

Measure the same edge on the printed label and compare it with the target size. The calculator gives the print scale to try in your printer dialog.

Measure

Use the same edge, usually the 4-inch width.

Calculate

Enter printed size and target size.

Reprint

Set scale, then run a blank test.

Calculator

Use matching measurements

Measure width-to-width or height-to-height. For a 4×6 label, the 4-inch width is usually easiest to measure.

Printed size now (inches)Example: the 4-inch edge printed as 3.8.Target size (inches)Example: the same edge should be 4.

Use this print scale

105.3%

If your driver only supports whole numbers, round to the nearest percent and run a blank calibration print before printing paid postage.

Next best step

If the label is smaller than expected, use Actual Size / 100%, then try the calculated scale only after one measured test.

Example

Enter 3.8 as the printed size and 4 as the target. Try about 105.3% scale, then confirm with a blank template before using paid postage.

Avoid this

If you measure the 4-inch width but target the 6-inch height, the percentage will be wrong. Use width-to-width or height-to-height.