3 Inch Custom Stickers Are the Size That Fits Almost Everything

The sweet spot of sticker sizes

If you only order one size, 3 inch custom stickers are hard to beat. Three inches is big enough to show a logo and a short line of text, and small enough to fit on a laptop lid, a water bottle, a phone case, a shipping box or a notebook. That flexibility is why it is the most popular size for first orders, events and brand giveaways.

What fits on a 3 inch sticker

• A logo with a short name underneath.
• A mascot or character with a one-word caption.
• A handle, website or QR code with a simple border.
• A short slogan of three to five words.

Keep text large and bold. As a rule of thumb, any word smaller than about a quarter inch tall is hard to read at arm's length.

Picking a shape

Circles and squares are classic and easy to stack in a pack. Die-cut shapes that follow the outline of the artwork look more premium and stand out on a laptop. Rounded rectangles give more room for a name or website. Choose the shape that matches the design rather than forcing the design into a shape.

Artwork tips for small stickers

• Use high-resolution art or vector files.
• Thicken thin lines so they hold up at small sizes.
• Use strong contrast between text and background.
• Leave a small margin around the edge so nothing gets trimmed.

Where 3 inch stickers shine

• Laptop and tablet lids.
• Water bottles and tumblers.
• Shipping boxes and mailers.
• Event bags, swag tables and thank-you notes.

Mix with ready-made designs

Not every sticker needs to be one of a kind. Pair your own design with ready-made favorites from our sticker catalog to fill out a pack, and browse our sticker projects for layout ideas. For a shiny accent on a car or toolbox, our stock chrome emblems are an easy add-on.

Quick checklist

• Keep text bold and at least a quarter inch tall.
• Pick a shape that matches the artwork.
• Use high-resolution files with thick lines.
• Leave a margin at the edge.

Order 3 inch custom stickers for your next project and see how many places a small sticker can go.

Popular picks

Our best-selling small designs live in the sticker catalog, with thousands of die-cut options for bottles and tumblers. Want a little shine for the car too? Our stock chrome emblems and chrome letters make easy add-ons.