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Avery 5164 equivalent labels: every compatible number

All 16 numbers Avery lists as using the 5164 template (3-1/3 x 4 inch, 6 per sheet), sorted, plus 5164 vs 8164, the layout, and what this size is used for.

Short answer

  • Avery 5164 is a 3-1/3" x 4" label, 6 per US Letter sheet, laid out two across and three down.
  • Avery's 5164 template page lists 16 other numbers that use the same template, including 8164, 55164, 58164 and 95940.
  • Avery's product pages list 5164 as a laser label and 8164 as an inkjet label. The template is the same.
  • A 4" x 6" carrier label does not fit on 5164 at full size; use a half-sheet or full-sheet label for that.
In this guide (7 sections)
  1. What size is Avery 5164?
  2. Every number Avery lists as 5164-compatible
  3. Avery 5164 vs 8164
  4. What is the 5164 size good for?
  5. How to print 5164 labels so they line up
  6. Is there a 5164 template for Google Docs?
  7. What to check before you act

Avery 5164 is a 3-1/3" x 4" label, six to a US Letter sheet. Avery's 5164 template page lists 16 other product numbers that share the template, so a file made for 5164 prints in the right place on any of them. The main difference between them is the printer each is made for, and in a few cases the adhesive.

Here is the list, sorted, then what sets 5164 and 8164 apart and what this size is good for.

What size is Avery 5164?

From Avery's 5164 template and product pages, checked October 27, 2026:

Detail Avery 5164
Label size 3-1/3" x 4" (84.7 x 101.6 mm, our conversion)
Labels per sheet 6
Layout 2 across, 3 down (our arithmetic; the only way six fit a Letter sheet)
Sheet 8-1/2" x 11" (US Letter)
Color on template page White
Printer type Laser, per Avery's 5164 product page
Uses Avery lists Shipping and mailing, food labeling in hospitality, school ID labels, product labels, organization
Blank downloads Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PDF, Apple Pages

Why two by three? Two 4" columns take 8" of the 8-1/2" width. Three 3-1/3" rows take 10" of the 11" height. Turned the other way, only four labels would fit. So every 5164-compatible sheet uses the same grid.

Each label is about 13.3 square inches, or 86.0 cm2 (our math). That is two-thirds more room than a 2" x 4" Avery 5163 label.

Every number Avery lists as 5164-compatible

Avery's 5164 page lists these 16 numbers under "Template Compatibility." We sorted them; the list itself is Avery's.

Group Numbers Avery lists as using the 5164 template
Four digits 5264, 5524, 6436, 8164, 8254, 8464, 8564
Five digits 15264, 32134, 48464, 48864, 55164, 55464, 58164, 95905, 95940

Avery's 8164 template page lists the same family, with 5164 in place of 8164. Any of these numbers can be looked up in our template cross-reference, which links to the Avery 5164 template page and its to-scale sheet drawing.

Two of the numbers are worth knowing about. Avery's own titles describe 55164 and 58164 as repositionable shipping labels, so they are made to peel off and move. If you need a label that stays put on a carton, check the adhesive on the package before you buy a compatible number.

Avery 5164 vs 8164

Same template, different printer.

Avery 5164 Avery 8164
Label size 3-1/3" x 4" 3-1/3" x 4"
Per sheet 6 6
Template 5164 8164 (Avery lists 5164 as compatible)
Printer type on Avery's product page Laser Inkjet
Pack shown on product page 600 labels 150 labels
Material Matte white paper, permanent adhesive Matte white paper, permanent adhesive
Features Avery names Sure Feed, TrueBlock Sure Feed, TrueBlock

Avery's TrueBlock feature, as its product pages describe it, covers whatever is underneath the label. That matters if you reuse boxes and want to hide an old address or barcode.

Why you shouldn't swap laser and inkjet sheets

Avery's help article on laser and inkjet products recommends using laser labels in laser printers and inkjet labels in inkjet printers. Its reasons:

  • A laser printer's heat can weaken an inkjet label's adhesive. Labels can lift off the backing and jam the printer.
  • The same heat can change the label's color.
  • Inkjet ink is wet, and laser label stock is not made to hold it, so prints can smear.

Avery says laser packs have a pink "Laser" bar and inkjet packs a blue "Inkjet" bar. Products for both have both bars.

What is the 5164 size good for?

Avery's page lists five uses: shipping and mailing, food labeling in hospitality, school ID, product labels and organization. In practice, the size sits between the small address labels and a full shipping label.

Job Does 5164 fit? Notes
Typed "ship to" address on a box Yes Plenty of room for a large, readable address.
4" x 6" carrier label from USPS, UPS or FedEx No, not at full size 3-1/3" is shorter than 6"; shrinking a label can hurt barcode scanning.
Product label on a jar side or box panel Often Measure the surface first.
Bilingual food label in Canada Often Room for English and French text side by side.
Bin and shelf labels Yes Six per sheet, little waste.

For a full-size 4" x 6" carrier label, use the half-sheet Avery 5126 or the full-sheet Avery 5165. Our Avery shipping label sizes guide compares all five sheet shipping templates.

Using 5164 for food labels in Canada

Because Avery lists food labeling among its uses, 5164 shows up a lot on jars and boxes at markets. If you sell food in Canada, the label size feeds into one of CFIA's rules: the minimum height of the net quantity numbers depends on the area of the principal display surface.

If the display surface is the same size as a 5164 label (86.0 cm2, our math), it falls in CFIA's band for a 3.2 mm minimum numeral height. Our net quantity font size guide explains the bands, and the net quantity height tool works it out for your package. Remember that CFIA measures the package's display surface, which is not always the label. For everything else that goes on the label, see the Canada food label checklist.

How to print 5164 labels so they line up

Avery's printer settings page gives the same advice for all its sheets:

  1. Page size 8.5" x 11".
  2. Scale at 100% or "Actual Size," not "Fit to page."
  3. Paper or media type set to Labels, Heavyweight, Matte Photo or Cardstock.
  4. Fan the sheets and use the manual or straightest feed tray, filled no more than three-quarters.
  5. For a short run, put about 20 sheets of plain paper under the label sheets.

Print a test page on plain paper and hold it behind a label sheet against a window. A steady offset is a printer setting; drift that grows down the page is scaling. Our guide to Avery labels not lining up covers both.

Is there a 5164 template for Google Docs?

Avery's 5164 template page does not list one. It offers Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PDF and Apple Pages files, plus Design and Print Online, and its FAQ says you can upload a finished design from Canva into the online tool.

If you build your own layout elsewhere, you know the label size (3-1/3" x 4"), the count (6) and the grid (two by three). Avery has not published margins and gaps for 5164 on the pages we checked, so we don't give them. Starting from Avery's own file keeps Avery's spacing.

What to check before you act

  • Confirm your number is in Avery's list above, or that the package says 3-1/3" x 4", 6 per sheet, US Letter.
  • Match the pink "Laser" or blue "Inkjet" bar on the package to your printer.
  • Check the adhesive if you buy 55164 or 58164; Avery describes them as repositionable.
  • Print at 100% on plain paper first.
  • For food in Canada, measure the package's display surface, not just the label.

Questions people ask

What labels are the same as Avery 5164?

Avery lists 16 numbers as compatible with the 5164 template, including 5264, 5524, 6436, 8164, 8254, 15264, 32134, 55164, 58164 and 95940. Compatible means the same size and layout.

Is Avery 8164 the same as 5164?

They share a size (3-1/3 by 4 inches), six per sheet and the same template. Avery's product pages list 5164 for laser printers and 8164 for inkjet printers.

How many labels are on an Avery 5164 sheet?

Six. Each label is 3-1/3 by 4 inches on an 8-1/2 by 11 inch sheet, arranged two across and three down.

What is Avery 5164 used for?

Avery's 5164 page lists shipping and mailing, food labeling in hospitality, school ID labels, product labels and organization.

Does Avery have a 5164 template for Google Docs?

Avery's 5164 template page does not list a Google Docs file. It offers Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PDF and Apple Pages downloads and its Design and Print Online tool.

General information only, not legal or regulatory advice. Template details and rules change; confirm on the maker's or regulator's own page before you print a large run. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Sources

  1. Avery Template 5164 (Avery)checked October 27, 2026
  2. Avery Template 8164 (Avery)checked October 27, 2026
  3. Shipping Labels with TrueBlock Technology with Sure Feed 5164 (Avery)checked October 27, 2026
  4. Shipping Labels with TrueBlock Technology with Sure Feed 8164 (Avery)checked October 27, 2026
  5. Repositionable Shipping Labels with Sure Feed 55164 (Avery)checked October 27, 2026
  6. Avery Template 58164 Repositionable Shipping Labels (Avery)checked October 27, 2026
  7. Difference Between Laser and Inkjet Products (Avery Help)checked October 27, 2026
  8. Recommended Printer Settings (Avery Help)checked October 27, 2026

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