Custom 8.5" x 10.5" Full-Page Notepads by Captain Notepad
Printed in the USA · Based in Denver, Colorado since 2000
An 8.5" x 10.5" notepad is a full-page pad: the width of a letter sheet, half an inch shorter, glued along the top and printed in full color with your logo and layout. It's a large desk notepad built for meeting notes, client summaries and anything that needs a full page.
This size is set up for volume. Orders start at 250 pads and run to 20,000, with 25 or 50 sheets on each pad. Our designer builds the layout at no cost, the first proof arrives within a business day, and there are no setup fees. To see where it fits among our other shapes, browse the 34 standard notepad sizes.
What Every Full-Page Order Includes
A Large Desk Notepad for Everyday Work
Smaller pads are good for a phone number or a reminder. A full page is for real work: a call summary, a list of action items, a sketch of a floor plan, or instructions you hand to a client before they leave. With a branded header at the top and open space below, the page reads like letterhead that's meant to be written on.
Because the sheet is nearly letter size, a torn-off page drops neatly into a standard file folder or a three-ring binder once it's punched. It looks at home on a conference table, in a closing packet or on a reception counter.
Built for Company-Wide Orders
With a 250-pad minimum and quantities up to 20,000, this page is aimed at bigger runs: stocking every desk in an office, filling welcome kits for a team, or supplying several branches with the same pad. A distributor can use it for client programs too, since we're listed with SAGE and ASI. If you only need a few dozen full-page pads, our 8.5″ × 11″ letter-size notepads start at 8 pads.
8.5 x 10.5 vs. Letter, Legal and Half-Letter Pads
- 8.5" x 10.5" (this page): full width, half an inch shorter than letter, from 250 pads.
- 8.5″ × 11″: letter size, with more options in the calculator and a lower minimum.
- 8.5″ × 14″: legal size, for long forms and lists.
- 5.25″ × 8.5″: a mid-size pad that's also set up for volume orders.
- 5.5″ × 8.5″: the half-letter size, for half-page notes.
Full-Page Designs in the Photos
The product images show three kinds of full-page layouts:
- Publisher: three Nightjar Press pads with a crescent-moon logo, a "Notes" heading and ruled lines, under gold, navy and lavender header bands.
- Physical therapy: the Wellspring Physical Therapy pad puts a logo, phone number and "Sports · Ortho · Rehab" at the top, "Next Session" and "Home Exercises" fields below, and a blue and green wave across the bottom.
- Real estate: the Grove Homes Group pad has a GH monogram logo, an associate broker's name and contact details in the header, and a faint monogram watermark in the middle of the page.
Start from our ready-made 8.5″ × 10.5″ designs, upload your own artwork, or browse our real estate notepad designs for more ideas.
8.5" x 10.5" Notepad Specifications
- Trim size: 8.5" × 10.5" (about 21.6 × 26.7 cm), portrait.
- Printing: full color on the front of every sheet.
- Paper: 50 lb. bright white text.
- Backer: standard chipboard.
- Sheets per pad: 25 or 50.
- Quantities: 250 to 20,000 pads.
- Turnaround: standard production of 12 business days after proof approval, plus shipping.
Options in the Price Calculator
- Page Count Per Pad: 25 sheets or 50 sheets.
- Artwork Bleed: lets color run to the edge of the page, like the wave on the Wellspring pad. Without it, a 1/8" white margin surrounds the design.
That's the full list for this size. Anything else is handled by phone.
Ask by Phone
Call 888-268-7237 to price printing on the back, other paper weights, rounded corners, perforation, numbering, a hole punch for binders, magnetic backing or a printed chipboard backer. We'll tell you what's possible on a full-page pad and what it adds.
8.5″ × 10.5″ next to other large notepad sizes
| Size | Shape and minimum | Common use | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5″ × 10.5″ (this pad) | Full page; from 250 pads | Volume orders, desk notes | You are here |
| 8.5″ × 11″ | Letter size; from 8 pads | Letter-size notes and forms | 8.5″ × 11″ custom notepads |
| 8.5″ × 14″ | Legal size; from 6 pads | Long forms and legal notes | 8.5″ × 14″ custom notepads |
| 5.25″ × 8.5″ | Mid-size; from 250 pads | Volume orders, smaller sheet | 5.25″ × 8.5″ custom notepads |
| 5.5″ × 8.5″ | Half letter; from 8 pads | Half-page notes | 5.5″ × 8.5″ custom notepads |
| 6″ × 9″ | Portrait; from 24 pads | Notes between sizes | 6″ × 9″ custom notepads |
| 17″ × 11″ | Desk pad; from 4 pads | Large desk pads | 17″ × 11″ custom notepads |
How to Order Full-Page Pads
- Choose a quantity from 250 pads up, then 25 or 50 sheets.
- Decide whether you want artwork bleed.
- Customize a template, upload a print-ready file, or email us your logo and the fields you want.
- Review the proof; we'll make up to 3 rounds of changes free.
- Approve it, and production begins. Pick rush shipping at checkout if you need the pads sooner.
Rounding out a desk set? Add custom pens or a set of desk calendars.
Talk to Us First
Planning a large order or working toward an event date? Call 888-268-7237. Jace, the owner, often answers the phone. Captain Notepad has been based in Denver, Colorado since 2000, and every full-page pad is printed in the USA and shipped nationwide.
Ask for a Free Sample
Want to see the paper before committing to 250 pads? Call 888-268-7237 or send us a message with your address, and we'll mail you a free sample.
Production: Standard production is 12 business days after proof approval, plus shipping time. This size has no rush production option, but rush shipping can be chosen at checkout. On a tight deadline? Call 888-268-7237 before you order.
Full-Page Notepad FAQs: 8.5" x 10.5" Custom Notepads
What is a full-page notepad?
A full-page notepad has sheets close to a standard letter page, big enough for meeting notes, a client summary or a page of instructions. This 8.5″ × 10.5″ pad is full width and half an inch shorter than letter size, glued at the top on a chipboard backer.
How is 8.5 x 10.5 different from a letter-size 8.5 x 11 pad?
The width is the same, and this sheet is half an inch shorter. The bigger difference is the order: this pad starts at 250 pads and runs to 20,000, while our 8.5″ × 11″ letter-size notepad starts at 8 pads and adds options like backside printing and paper upgrades.
Can I get a full-size notepad with ruled lines?
Yes. Ruled lines, a dot grid, checkboxes or form fields can run down the whole sheet as part of your full-color design, at no extra charge. The Nightjar Press and Wellspring pads in the photos both use ruled lines under a branded header.
What is the minimum order for 8.5 x 10.5 notepads?
The minimum is 250 pads, and the calculator goes up to 20,000. The price per pad generally drops as the quantity goes up, so check the price calculator for current totals. For a smaller run of full-page pads, look at the 8.5″ × 11″, which starts at 8.
Can a physical therapy clinic print home-exercise notes on these?
Yes. The Wellspring Physical Therapy design in the photos has a logo, a phone number and a service line at the top, then "Next Session" and "Home Exercises" fields above ruled lines. A full sheet leaves room to write out a routine. See our healthcare and medical pads for other layouts.
How much of the sheet can be printed?
Without artwork bleed, there's a 1/8″ non-printable margin on each edge, which leaves about 8.25″ × 10.25″ for your design. Choose Artwork Bleed in the price calculator if you want color to run all the way to the trim.
Can I get 8.5 x 10.5 notepads faster?
This size has no rush production option. Standard production is 12 business days after proof approval, and rush shipping can be picked at checkout. If you're working toward a firm date, call 888-268-7237 before you order so we can talk it through.
Is a full-page notepad glued or wire-bound?
Glued. The sheets are bound along the top with padding glue, so they tear off flat with no wire binding. They aren't sticky either; for adhesive notes, see our custom sticky notepads or Post-it® Brand custom sticky notes.
Which options can I choose for this size?
The calculator offers 25 or 50 sheets per pad and Artwork Bleed. Printing on the back, a different paper, rounded corners, a hole punch, perforation and other extras can be priced by phone at 888-268-7237.
Is a physical notepad still worth having next to a notes app?
For many offices, yes. A sheet can be handed across a desk, and a torn-off page can go straight into a client's folder. A branded pad also keeps your name in front of whoever is writing on it.
Need a size that isn't listed? Call 888-268-7237 for a custom quote or request a quote online. See every style on our Custom Notepads page.
