{"id":48194,"date":"2026-10-12T19:19:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T02:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/blog\/?p=48194"},"modified":"2026-10-12T19:19:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T02:19:14","slug":"business-card-costs-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/blog\/business-card-costs-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Card Costs Explained: Price by Quantity, Paper, and Finish"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you\u2019re starting a business, heading to your first networking event, or restocking cards for your team, business cards<\/a> remain an essential tool for promoting yourself or your company. You\u2019ll want enough on hand to share with customers and contacts, but it\u2019s also smart not to over-order or overspend. So, how much does it actually cost to print business cards?<\/p>

This UPrinting guide breaks down business card pricing, compares costs across quantities, and shows how upgrades like finishes and paper stock affect the price, so you can decide whether standard or premium cards are the better fit. You'll also learn how to use UPrinting's live calculator to get an instant quote tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\nBusiness Card Cost by Quantity\n<\/h2>
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At UPrinting, standard business cards range from $19.95 to $299.30 per order, or roughly $0.80 to $0.03 per card, depending on the quantity you choose. Below are sample printing costs for UPrinting's standard business cards at various quantities. These estimates are based on 2\" x 3.5\" cards with standard corners, double-sided printing, 14 pt. gloss cardstock, and a standard 3-business-day turnaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Quality<\/th>\nPrinting Cost<\/th>\nApprox. Cost per Card<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
25<\/td>\n$19.95<\/td>\n$0.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/td>\n$20.27<\/td>\n$0.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
75<\/td>\n$20.37<\/td>\n$0.27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n$20.48<\/td>\n$0.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
150<\/td>\n$24.68<\/td>\n$0.16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
200<\/td>\n$28.88<\/td>\n$0.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
500<\/td>\n$37.29<\/td>\n$0.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,000<\/td>\n$51.99<\/td>\n$0.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,500<\/td>\n$71.96<\/td>\n$0.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2,000<\/td>\n$91.92<\/td>\n$0.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2,500<\/td>\n$111.03<\/td>\n$0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3,000<\/td>\n$125.60<\/td>\n$0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3,500<\/td>\n$136.38<\/td>\n$0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4,000<\/td>\n$142.16<\/td>\n$0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4,500<\/td>\n$159.92<\/td>\n$0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5,000<\/td>\n$177.69<\/td>\n$0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6,000<\/td>\n$188.96<\/td>\n$0.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7,000<\/td>\n$213.04<\/td>\n$0.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8,000<\/td>\n$237.12<\/td>\n$0.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9,000<\/td>\n$261.20<\/td>\n$0.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n*Note: Prices may change, so check the online calculator for the latest price based on your exact specifications.<\/em>\n

How Cost Per Card Works<\/h3>\nCost per card shows how much each card costs when you divide the total printing price by the quantity.\n\nFor example:\n\n$33.08 \u00f7 250 cards = about $0.13 per card\n

Cost Per Card vs. Total Cost<\/h3>\nGenerally, the more cards you order, the less each card costs. For example, a 100-card order might cost about $0.20 per card, while a 1,000-card order could lower the cost to about $0.05 per card.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\nWhat Affects the Cost of Business Cards? \n<\/h2>\"Two
\nCardstock and finish shape both the look and the price of your cards.<\/em>\n<\/div>
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Aside from the quantity, several other factors also come into play. The specifications you choose can also increase or decrease your total.<\/p>\n

Cardstock and Thickness<\/h3>\n

Cardstock determines how your business card feels. At UPrinting, standard options include 14 pt., 16 pt., and 17 pt. Each stock offers different finishes and potential upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cardstock<\/th>\nGeneral Feel<\/th>\nFinish Options<\/th>\nGood For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
14 pt.<\/td>\nLightweight yet sturdy<\/td>\nGloss, matte, high gloss, some uncoated options<\/td>\nEveryday business cards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16 pt.<\/td>\nThicker and more substantial<\/td>\nGloss, matte, silk, fine grit, soft touch<\/td>\nA more premium feel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17pt.<\/td>\nThickest standard option<\/td>\nUncoated<\/td>\nA high-end writable card<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Thicker cards usually cost more, but price isn\u2019t the only consideration. Choose a thickness based on the impression you want to make and whether you need a writable surface or a specific finish.<\/p>\n

Printing on One or Both Sides<\/h3>\nDouble-sided printing often costs more than single-sided, since you\u2019re adding another printed surface.\nFront-only printing works well when you only need basic contact information and branding. Double-sided printing gives you more room for details such as:\nServices\n