Button Badge Sizes: Complete Chart in mm and Inches
Badge sizes are quoted in millimetres in the UK, Europe and Australia and in inches in the United States and Canada — which is why "58mm" and "2¼ inch" turn out to be the same badge. Here is every standard size in both systems, with the cutting size your press actually needs.
Button badge size chart (mm ↔ inches)
| Metric name | Exact size in inches | Sold in the US as | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25mm | 0.98" | 1 inch button | Band merch, flair, collector pins |
| 32mm | 1.26" | 1.25 inch button | Promotional pins, fundraising |
| 37/38mm | 1.46" / 1.50" | 1.5 inch button | Political pins, small name badges |
| 44mm | 1.73" | 1.75 inch button | Staff IDs, corporate events |
| 50mm | 1.97" | 2 inch button | Photo badges, larger logos |
| 57mm | 2.24" | 2.25 inch button | The classic US campaign button |
| 58mm | 2.28" | The standard UK/EU badge size | |
| 59mm | 2.32" | 2.25–2.5 inch | Some EU press models |
| 75mm | 2.95" | 3 inch button | Statement badges, mirrors |
Is 58mm the same as 2.25 inches?
Close enough that the industry treats them as one size. 2.25 inches is exactly 57.15mm — so a 57mm press (common in the US) and a 58mm press (common in the UK and Europe) are both marketed as "2¼ inch". The one thing that matters: use the template that matches your press, because a 58mm design pressed in a 57mm machine leaves a sliver of white at the edge. Our 58mm template and 57mm template are sized separately for exactly this reason.
Badge size vs cutting size
The size on the box is the finished badge — the visible front after pressing. Your artwork must be printed and cut larger, because the paper wraps around the badge edge and tucks behind. That extra ring is the bleed. As a rule of thumb the cut circle is roughly 10–12mm wider than the finished badge: a 58mm badge cuts at about 70mm, a 25mm badge at about 35mm — though it varies by press manufacturer.
You do not need to calculate any of this. Every template in our template hub draws the cut line, bleed ring and safety zone for its size automatically, and exports a print-ready 300 DPI PDF laid out on A4, A3 or US Letter.
Which size should you choose?
- Selling band or fan merch? 25mm (1") is the collector classic — cheap to make, easy to wear in numbers.
- Making name badges for an event or staff? 44mm (1.75") fits a name and a logo legibly.
- Want one safe default? 58mm (2.25") is the most popular badge size in the world — big enough for photos and slogans, standard on the most affordable presses.
- Fridge magnets rather than pins? See the 50×50mm square (about 2 × 2 inches) and 90×65mm rectangular (about 3.5 × 2.5 inches) magnet templates.
Free print-ready templates for every size
Pick your size in the template hub, upload your artwork or add text, and download a PDF with the correct bleed, safety zone and cut lines already in place — sized for your press, in millimetres and inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a 58mm badge in inches?
58mm is 2.28 inches — sold as a 2.25 inch (2¼") button in the United States. It is the most popular badge size worldwide.
What is the standard button badge size?
The most common size is 58mm (2.25 inches) in the UK and Europe, and its 57mm twin in the US — both marketed as 2¼ inch. For name badges, 44mm (1.75 inches) is the professional standard.
What size is a 32mm pin in inches?
32mm is 1.26 inches, sold as a 1.25 inch (1¼") button in the US.
What size is a 1 inch button in mm?
A 1 inch button is 25mm (25.4mm exactly). It is the smallest standard badge size, popular for band merchandise and collector pins.
What is the cutting size for a 58mm badge?
Around 70mm, depending on your press manufacturer — the extra ring is the bleed that wraps around the badge edge. A template with built-in cut lines handles this automatically.
