What size edible image do I need?
The print size for every common cookie, cupcake, cake and treat, in inches and millimetres, and how many fit on one A4 or US Letter icing sheet. Open any size straight in the editor, free to design.
Cookies
| Treat | Print size | Per A4 | Per US Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oreos | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 24 | 24 |
| Chocolate-covered Oreos | 2 in (51 mm) | 15 | 12 |
| Macarons | 1.25 in (32 mm) | 35 | 35 |
| Sugar cookies | 2.75 in (70 mm) | 6 | 6 |
Cupcakes
| Treat | Print size | Per A4 | Per US Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupcakes | 2 in (51 mm) | 15 | 12 |
| Mini cupcakes | 1.25 in (32 mm) | 35 | 35 |
| Jumbo cupcakes | 2.75 in (70 mm) | 6 | 6 |
Cakes
| Treat | Print size | Per A4 | Per US Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento cake | 3.5 in (89 mm) | 6 | 4 |
| 6 inch cake | 5 in (127 mm) | 2 | 2 |
| 8 inch cake | 7.5 in (191 mm) | 1 | 1 |
| 10 inch cake | 7.5 in (191 mm) | 1 | 1 |
Treats
| Treat | Print size | Per A4 | Per US Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake pops | 1.25 in (32 mm) | 35 | 35 |
| Rice Krispie treats | 1.75 in (44 mm) | 20 | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should an edible image be the same size as the cookie or cupcake?
Usually a little smaller. Leaving a narrow margin of the treat showing hides small cutting wobbles and stops the edge of the image lifting or curling over the side. Most of the sizes on this chart sit 1/8 to 1/4 inch inside the treat.
How do I print an edible image at the right size?
Print at 100% or "actual size", never "fit to page" — scaling shrinks every topper. The CakeyTops editor builds the sheet at the exact size and its PDF is locked to real-world dimensions, so a 2 inch circle prints at 2 inches.
How many edible images fit on an A4 sheet?
It depends on the size and the gap between them. With a 6 mm cutting gap, A4 holds 12 circles at 2.4 inches, 8 at 2.5 inches, 20 at 1.75 inches and 35 at 1.3 inches. Each size page on this chart lists its own counts for A4 and US Letter.
Is A4 or US Letter better for edible printing?
Use whichever your icing sheets are cut to — most UK and European sheets are A4, most US frosting sheets are Letter. The page is 0.23 inch wider but 0.69 inch shorter on Letter, which occasionally changes how many rows fit.