12 × 16 30 × 41 CM
Compact
Best forA desk nook, a home office, or a studio apartment.
Writing roomEnough for names, times and short reminders.
Readable fromArm's length.
Acrylic Calendar Size Guide
Size guide
Which size fits your wall?
Every board below is drawn to true relative scale, next to a person five foot six. Find the one that matches your wall and your household, then order with confidence.
Every size, side by side
Writing space is what really changes between sizes. The largest board gives you nearly six times the surface of the smallest, not twice as the dimensions alone might suggest.
| Size | Writing surface | Vs. smallest | Where it goes | Household |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 × 16 in30 × 41 cm | 192 sq in | 1.0 × | Desk nook, home office, studio apartment | One or two people |
| 14 × 18 in36 × 46 cm | 252 sq in | 1.3 × | Entryway, hallway, beside the fridge | Couples, small households |
| 18 × 24 in46 × 61 cmMost popular | 432 sq in | 2.3 × | The kitchen wall | Three or four people |
| 20 × 28 in51 × 71 cm | 560 sq in | 2.9 × | Large kitchen, mudroom, drop zone | Four or five people |
| 24 × 36 in61 × 91 cm | 864 sq in | 4.5 × | A dedicated family command center wall | Five or more, or one color per person |
| 28 × 40 in71 × 102 cm | 1,120 sq in | 5.8 × | A feature wall, or an office team board | Large households and teams |
A closer look at each one
The dotted outline in every panel is the largest board, so you can see at a glance how much wall each size claims.
14 × 18 36 × 46 CM
Small
Best forAn entryway, a hallway, or the wall beside the fridge.
Writing roomShort notes, with a little more breathing room.
Readable fromA few steps back.
18 × 24 46 × 61 CM
Medium Most popular
Best forThe kitchen wall, where the whole family walks past it every morning.
Writing roomComfortable space for a busy family week, with the notes column still usable.
Readable fromAcross the kitchen.
20 × 28 51 × 71 CM
Large
Best forA large kitchen or a mudroom drop zone.
Writing roomRoom for several entries a day without crowding.
Readable fromAcross an open-plan room.
24 × 36 61 × 91 CM
Extra large
Best forA dedicated command center wall, with room for chores and notes beside the month.
Writing roomSpace for a full schedule plus notes, and a color for every person.
Readable fromThe far end of the room.
28 × 40 71 × 102 CM
Statement
Best forA feature wall, a large household, or an office team board.
Writing roomThe most there is. Every day has room for detail.
Readable fromAnywhere in the room.
Magnetic fridge calendars
Our magnetic fridge calendars come in their own four sizes, made for a fridge door rather than a wall. Everything above applies to wall-mounted boards.
10 × 14 in25 × 36 cm
12 × 16 in30 × 41 cm
14 × 18 in36 × 46 cm
18 × 24 in46 × 61 cm
Still deciding?
Three quick ways to land on an answer.
By household
18 × 24
Three or four people, one line each per day, still readable from the sink. Go one size up for five or more.
By wall
Two thirds
Aim for a board about two thirds the width of the furniture or space beneath it. Measure that width, take two thirds, pick the nearest size.
By distance
Step back
Stand where you will usually read it. If that is across a large room, choose 24 × 36 or larger so the writing stays easy to scan.
Before you order, tape it out
- Take painter's tape and mark the exact dimensions on the wall you have in mind.
- Center it about 60 inches from the floor, which puts the middle of the board at eye level.
- Leave it up for a day. Walk past it, read it from the doorway, from the table, from the sink.
If you are torn between two sizes, tape out the larger one first. Wall space always looks bigger empty than it does once a board is on it.
Every board is made to order and personalized, so choose your size carefully before approving your proof.
All sizes ship free within the US, with tax and customs already included.