Finding The Right Sized Planner For You

When it comes to any endeavor, it pays to have the right tools for the job. Photographers purchase fast lenses and modifiers to control light, painters go out of their way to buy the best brushes, and mechanics…well, we all know that the tools in their shops are far superior than most of the tools in our garages.

Similarly, the task of planning goes more smoothly if you have the right planner for your needs. In previous posts we’ve discussed the different planner formats available to you—monthly, vertical weekly, horizontal weekly, one-page-per-day, and two-pages-per-day. Today we’re going to discuss planner size.

Like anything else, each size has its strengths and weaknesses. It’s up to you to decide what works best. The size of the planner you choose depends a lot on the way you use it. If you are always on the go, you’ll want a planner that can travel with you. If you spend most of your day at your desk, you may prefer a large planner that acts as an anchor to your office and your daily schedule.

Pocket Size

The most portable planner is our pocket size planner. Its smaller size limits the space you have for detailed notes, but having a planner small enough to fit inside most lapel pockets adds a powerful boost to your day. This size fits nicely in one hand and pairs well with your smartphone to keep you on track throughout your day. You’ll find a pocket planner in our most popular styles and formats. Pocket size planners measure 3.5” W x 6” H.

Compact Size

Larger than the pocket planner and smaller than our classic, our compact planner goes where you go while still providing room for the daily details. It fits perfectly in a purse, tote, or business case so you can stay on top of your schedule no matter what comes up during the day. Most of our planner designs and formats are available in this convenient size. Compact size planners measure 4.25” W x 6.75” H.

Classic Size

The classic size planner is our most popular size. It’s based on the size of a half-sheet of 8.5” x 11” paper so you can attend meetings, take notes, and simply fold any other papers you receive at the meeting in half and close them into your binder for easy carrying. Because it’s so popular, nearly all of our planner designs and formats are available in this size, as well as the majority of our wire-bound planners. This size offers room to get creative with your notes without compromising space for necessities and it’s still portable enough to fit in your business case and most totes. Classic planners measure 5.5” W x 8.5” H.

Monarch Size

Our monarch planners are great because they’re the same size as the average sheet of paper in the U.S. Their larger size makes them easy to read and allows even more room for notes, scribbles, ideas, and sketches. Plus, you don’t have to fold your meeting papers in half to carry them. Monarch planners may be a bit bulky for some people, but if you aren’t constantly on the go, that may not be an issue for you. Monarch planners measure 8.5” W x 11” H.

Unique Sizes

We have other planners that don’t fit into the previous categories. We call these our unique-sized planners. These planners lend themselves well to the popular scrapbook-style planning, with plenty of room for your schedule and space for journaling, photos, and embellishments. They’re a creative way to keep track of your whole life and not just your goals and ambitions. Our unique planners come in the following sizes:

FC Studio Weekly Planner 7.25” W x 9.25” H

La Vie en Rose Planner 7.5” W x 9.5” H