Standard and Popular Desk Calendar Sizes

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1. Various Types of Common Desk Calendars Today

1.1 A-shaped Desk Calendar

1.2 M-shaped Desk Calendar

2. Standard Desk Calendar Sizes

3. Common Cover Paper Materials for Calendars

4. Beautiful Desk Calendar Designs

When designing a desk calendar, it's essential to consider standard sizes that fit well on the workspace and provide enough space to display the calendar days clearly. Let's explore the current standard desk calendar sizes together in this article.

1. Various Types of Common Desk Calendars Today

There are numerous types of desk calendars available on the market, made from various materials. However, the most common ones are paper desk calendars and wood/Mica desk calendars. Among these materials, there are different styles such as A-shaped calendars and M-shaped calendars.

1.1 A-shaped Desk Calendar

The A-shaped desk calendar features a simple design, with an A-shaped frame and individual pages attached to the frame. Typically, an A-shaped calendar consists of 2 parts: the calendar pages and the frame. A-type calendars are usually designed with 13 to 52 sheets depending on the customer's needs. If designed with 13 sheets, each sheet represents a month, whereas if designed with 52 sheets, each sheet represents a week. The frame of the A-shaped calendar is made of various materials such as hardcover, synthetic leather, wood, plastic, etc.

1.2 M-shaped Desk Calendar

The M-shaped desk calendar has a similar design to the A-shaped desk calendar but with a shorter height. Additionally, the M-shaped calendar includes a separate section for taking notes on work schedules, dates, or other important information. Similar to the A-shaped calendar, the M-shaped calendar is also designed with 13 or 52 sheets and the frame is made of various materials such as hardcover, synthetic leather, wood, plastic, etc.

2. Standard Desk Calendar Sizes

For each type of calendar, there are different standard sizes, and sometimes there are various sizes due to customer requests. However, a reputable calendar design firm will advise customers on specific sizes and their pros and cons. Below are some standard desk calendar sizes for your reference before designing a calendar.

Wooden base desk calendar size: 200 x 210 mm
Mica base desk calendar size: 150 x 255 mm
A-shaped Cardboard cover desk calendar size: 140 x 300, 180 x 240, 150 x 200 mm
M-shaped Cardboard cover desk calendar size: 150 x 210, 160 x 220, 150 x 150, 190 x 210 mm

Some customers may request different sizes of desk calendars, so you need to prepare mockups and samples for customers before printing in bulk. Additionally, the size of the desk calendar must also be suitable for the workspace, as an oversized calendar may clutter and obstruct the workspace.

When designing desk calendars, the printed background images must be of high quality and sharpness to avoid blurring during printing. Typical image contents include: Company logo, the industry the company operates in, nature scenes, famous architectural images in Vietnam, and famous historical or scenic landmarks in Vietnam.

3. Common Cover Paper Materials for Calendars

There are various types of cover paper materials used for desk calendars, but design firms typically choose Couche paper and Bristol paper. Additionally, there are other types of paper but they are not widely used.

Couche Paper: Couche paper is widely used in design due to its glossy, smooth surface, high durability, and excellent print quality. Typically, Couche paper used for calendars has a weight of about 150-210g/m2 (also known as C150, C160, C170, C180, C190, C200, C210).

Bristol Paper: Bristol paper, a premium type, is less commonly used due to its relatively high cost. However, Bristol paper boasts top-notch print quality, even the sharpest available today. Additionally, Bristol paper is easy to process, such as hole punching, staple binding, and it offers excellent durability, making it suitable for long-term use.

4. Beautiful Desk Calendar Designs

In this article, we present to you some of the most beautiful desk calendar designs to use as templates for clients before designing and printing. These desk calendar designs are crafted in a modern style and suitable for a wide range of businesses.