Technical Specifications
- Template Format
- Avery 5160 / 5260 / 5960 / 8160 / 8460 / 6570 (1" × 2-5/8", 30-up per sheet)
- Sheet Layout
- 3 columns × 10 rows on standard 8.5" × 11" US Letter paper
- Calibrated Margins
- Top/Bottom: 0.5", Left/Right: 0.1875" (3/16"), Horizontal pitch: 2.75", Vertical pitch: 1.0"
- Symbology Support
- All 10 formats: Code 128, UPC-A, EAN-13, Code 39, QR Code, Data Matrix, ITF-14, PDF417
- Printer Compatibility
- Laser (Avery 5160) and Inkjet (Avery 8160) compatible at 100% / Actual Size print scaling
- Privacy Standard
- 100% in-browser PDF rendering; inventory lists, SKUs, and asset numbers are never uploaded
Standard Industry Use Cases
- Amazon FBA FNSKU 30-up item labeling on office laser printers
- Retail inventory tagging, price stickers, and shelf bin barcode labels
- Enterprise IT asset tracking and office equipment identification tags
- Return shipping address labels and package routing barcodes
- Classroom, library book checkout, and storage container organization
How to Print QR Codes & Barcodes on Avery 5160 Labels
Step by step
- Make your code in the studio: any of the 10 formats, including QR codes for links, Wi-Fi, contact cards or Google reviews. For QR codes, keep the content short (a short link rather than a long one) so the dots stay big enough for a small label.
- Open the Physical Label Maker and choose Avery® 5160 — 30 Labels / Sheet. The button above opens it with this preset.
- Pick the Split layout to put a QR code on the left and your title, price or SKU on the right. Barcodes work in the other layouts too.
- Click Avery Sheet (PDF). Every label on the sheet gets the same design. To print only the code, without text, use Print Avery PDF Label Sheet in the studio instead (1 to 300 labels).
- Print one page on plain paper at Actual size / 100%, hold it against a label sheet to check the alignment, then print on the labels and scan one with your phone.
Printing & size
- QR size: on a 1-inch-tall 5160 label, the Split layout prints the QR code about 22 mm (0.88 in) square, including the white border it needs. By the common rule of thumb (code at least a tenth of the scanning distance; not part of the QR standard) that suits a phone held up to about 20 cm (8 in) away. It's too small for posters or signs; test-scan a printed label.
- No logo on tiny QR codes: a centre logo switches the code to the highest error correction, which makes the pattern denser. Leave it out on labels this small.
- Retail barcodes: a 1-inch label is shorter than an EAN-13 or UPC-A at GS1's target size (bars 22.85 mm plus the digits). Use a smaller size within GS1's range, or a taller label such as Avery 5163.
- Printer: 5160 labels are made for laser printers and 8160 for inkjet printers. Both are the same size and use the same template.
- Scale: print at Actual size (100%). "Fit to page" shrinks the page, and the labels drift out of line further down the sheet.
Common mistakes
- Printing with "Fit to page" or "Shrink to printable area" switched on.
- Long QR content on a small label, such as a long tracking link or Wi-Fi password. The dots get too small to scan reliably; use a shorter link.
- Inkjet labels in a laser printer, or the other way round. Toner may not fuse to inkjet stock, and inkjet ink can smear on laser labels.
- Printing a full pack before test-scanning one printed label.
Key Benefits of Avery 5160
Avery's Published 5160 Layout
Labels are placed on Avery's 5160 grid: 3 columns × 10 rows of 1" × 2-5/8" labels, 0.5" top margin, 3/16" side margins and a 1/8" gap between columns.
Any Office Printer
No thermal printer needed: print on a normal laser printer (5160 labels) or inkjet printer (8160 labels).
Same Code or a Different One per Label
Repeat one design (with a title, price or SKU beside it) using the label maker, or print a list of values with a different code on each label from Batch Mode.
What Code Do I Need for My Product? (Customer Decision Guide)
Choosing the right barcode format depends on where your product is sold, the packaging substrate, and scanner infrastructure:
Should I print on Avery 5160 sheets or a direct thermal roll printer?
Avery 5160 sheets are ideal if you already own a standard office laser/inkjet printer and need to prepare 30 to 300 labels per batch. Thermal roll printers are faster and more economical for continuous, high-volume shipping stations.
What printer settings prevent label misalignment?
Always select Actual Size or Scale: 100% in your print dialog, and turn off Fit to Page or Shrink to Printable Area. Otherwise the labels shift further out of line down the sheet.
Avery Template Compatibility & Trademark Notice
- Avery and Avery template numbers (5160, 5163, etc.) are registered trademarks of Avery Products Corporation / CCL Industries Inc.
- UniversalCodeMaker is an independent utility not affiliated with or endorsed by Avery Products Corporation. Template names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use for sizing compatibility.
- Always test print on plain paper first and hold against an Avery sheet to verify printer roller alignment before printing onto label stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many barcode labels fit on an Avery 5160 label sheet?
An Avery 5160 sheet contains 30 individual labels arranged in 3 columns of 10 rows on standard 8.5" × 11" US Letter paper. Each die-cut label measures exactly 1" tall by 2-5/8" wide (25.4 mm × 66.675 mm). Equivalent Avery template numbers that share identical sheet geometry include 5260, 5960, 8160 (inkjet), 8460, and 6570.
How do I prevent alignment and creeping issues when printing Avery 5160 labels?
The most common cause of misaligned Avery labels is printer scaling. When printing the downloaded PDF from Adobe Acrobat, Chrome, or your operating system's print dialog, ensure Page Sizing is set to "Actual Size" or 100% scale. Never select "Fit to Page", "Fit to Printable Area", or "Shrink to Fit", as these options shrink the grid slightly, causing labels to align at the top of the sheet but drift progressively downward toward the bottom. We recommend printing a test sheet on plain paper first and holding it up to the light over an Avery sheet to verify calibration.
Can I print different barcodes on each label, or does it repeat the same barcode?
Both options are supported! In Single Label mode, the studio fills all 30 labels on the sheet with your chosen barcode design, title, and SKU text—ideal for labeling batches of the same product. In Bulk / Batch Mode, you can paste a list of distinct SKU numbers or sequential asset tags (e.g., from Excel or Google Sheets), and the generator will place each successive barcode onto its own sequential label across the 30-up sheet.
What is the difference between Avery 5160 and Avery 8160?
Avery 5160 and Avery 8160 share the exact same physical template layout (30 labels per sheet, 1" × 2-5/8"). The difference is paper stock: Avery 5160 labels are formulated specifically for laser printers (engineered to withstand high fuser drum heat without melting adhesive), while Avery 8160 labels are optimized for inkjet printers (coated with QuickDry ink-absorbing material to prevent smudging). Both work identically with our PDF sheet generator.
Which barcode symbologies can I print on Avery 5160 sheets?
You can generate and print all 10 supported barcode and 2D symbologies, including Code 128 (shipping and asset tags), UPC-A (North American retail), EAN-13 (international retail), Code 39 (defense and automotive), Amazon FBA FNSKU, QR Code (websites, Wi-Fi, vCard), and Data Matrix (compact 2D). Each format is automatically scaled to fit within the 1" × 2-5/8" label boundaries while preserving mandatory quiet zones.
Are my product lists, serial numbers, or inventory SKUs stored on UniversalCodeMaker servers?
No. All PDF document assembly, vector SVG rendering, and layout calculations occur 100% client-side inside your local web browser. Your private inventory serial numbers, product pricing, employee badge numbers, and internal company SKUs are never transmitted to, logged on, or stored on any external server.
Can I put a QR code on Avery 5160 labels?
Yes. Make the QR code in the studio, open the label maker with the Avery 5160 preset and choose the Split layout. The QR code prints about 22 mm (0.88 in) square with your text beside it, on all 30 labels of the sheet.
Which QR code types work on small labels?
Short ones scan best at this size: a website or Google review link, a phone number, or a short text. Wi-Fi codes with long passwords and full contact cards hold more data, so their dots get smaller; test-scan a printed label before printing a whole pack.