Custom 3" x 6" To-Do List Pads by Captain Notepad
Printed in the USA · Based in Denver, Colorado since 2000
A 3" x 6" notepad is a short, slim list pad: just the right length for today's to-do list, a call-back list or a few errands. Your logo and layout print in full color on every sheet, so each list someone writes keeps your name in front of them.
Order as few as 12 pads, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad. Free design help and free proofs are included, with no setup fees. It's one of our 34 standard notepad sizes.
What Comes With Every Order
The Case for a Short List Pad
A daily list tends to be short: five calls, three errands, a handful of tasks. A big sheet leaves a lot of empty paper; a 3" x 6" sheet fits the list. It's small enough to sit next to a keyboard, tuck into a planner or slip into a pocket, and long enough that people don't run out of room.
That's why list pads make good everyday business giveaways. A to-do list pad gets reached for daily, and the logo at the top goes along on every sheet that's torn off.
To-Do List Pad Layouts
- Checklist: the Slate + Pine pads print a Notes heading over a column of checkboxes, with a pine forest along the bottom.
- Top Priorities: three numbered lines for the day's must-dos, then open lines below.
- Calls and Errands: two short sections on one sheet.
- Lined notes: the Miller & Associates Law pad keeps the firm's logo, phone number and "Free Consultation" at the top, with lined Notes space below.
- Agent branding: the realtor pad puts an agent's headshot and brokerage logo between blue bands, with contact details along the bottom.
Looking for a ready-made design? See our Things to Do and Honey Do list designs and daily task list pads.
List Pads for Offices, Law Firms and Agents
A slim notepad is easy to hand out and easy to keep. A law firm can leave one with a client after a consultation, so the phone number is on hand when questions come up. A real estate agent can tuck one into a listing packet or closing gift. An office can put one on every desk for phone messages and quick tasks. For a list pad meant for the kitchen, the taller 3″ × 8″ grocery list pad has more room.
Glued, Not Sticky
Our list pads are glued at one edge onto a chipboard backer. Each sheet tears off cleanly, but the sheets have no adhesive, so they won't stick to a monitor or a wall. If you need repositionable notes, see our custom sticky notepads and Post-it® Brand custom sticky notes.
3" x 6" Notepad Specs
- Size: 3" wide × 6" tall.
- Printing: full color (CMYK) front; back-side printing optional.
- Paper: 50 lb. bright white text standard; 60 lb. or 70 lb. upgrades.
- Backer: chipboard.
- Sheets: 25 or 50 per pad.
- Quantity: 12 to 5,000 pads in the calculator.
- Turnaround: 8–10 business days after proof approval, or 5 business days with rush, plus shipping.
Choices in the Calculator
- Production Days: 8–10 business days (standard) or 5 business days (rush).
- Page Count Per Pad: 25 or 50 sheets.
- Backside Printing: a second design on the back; requires 60 lb. paper or heavier.
- Paper Stock: 50 lb. Standard, 60 lb. Better or 70 lb. Premium.
- Artwork Bleed: edge-to-edge color; without it, a 1/8" margin stays unprinted.
- Notepad Magnet: listed as "Yes (Not Attached)".
Phone-Only Options
Attached magnetic backing, rounded corners, perforated sheets, sequential numbering, a hole punch, a printed chipboard backer and landscape layouts are available. Call 888-268-7237.
3″ × 6″ beside other list pad sizes
| Size | Shape and minimum | Common use | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3″ × 6″ (this pad) | Short list; from 12 pads | To-do and task lists | You are here |
| 3″ × 4″ | Small memo; from 18 pads | Quick reminders | 3″ × 4″ custom notepads |
| 3″ × 5″ | Index-card size; from 12 pads | Pocket lists | 3″ × 5″ custom notepads |
| 3″ × 7″ | Slim list; from 8 pads | Errand lists | 3″ × 7″ custom notepads |
| 3″ × 8″ | Slim list; from 8 pads | Grocery lists | 3″ × 8″ custom notepads |
| 2″ × 6″ | Skinny list; from 18 pads | Very short lists | 2″ × 6″ custom notepads |
| 4″ × 6″ | Handheld; from 9 pads | Notes with a wider page | 4″ × 6″ custom notepads |
| 4″ × 7″ | Wider list; from 12 pads | Lists with a big logo | 4″ × 7″ custom notepads |
From Idea to Finished Pads
- Choose a quantity (from 12 pads), sheets, paper and options.
- Pick 8–10 business days or the 5-business-day rush.
- Customize one of our ready-made 3″ × 6″ designs, upload your own artwork, or send your logo and list headings to our designer.
- Approve your proof, emailed within 1 business day; up to 3 proofs are free.
- Production starts the day after you approve.
Talk to a Person
Captain Notepad has been based in Denver, Colorado since 2000, and every pad is printed in the USA and shipped nationwide. Call 888-268-7237 about a layout or a deadline; Jace, the owner, often picks up.
Free Samples
Want to feel the paper first? Call 888-268-7237 for a free sample, or send us a message with your mailing address.
Production: Standard production is 8–10 business days after proof approval, plus shipping time. When the date is tight, pick the 5-business-day rush option in the price calculator, and choose rush shipping at checkout. Production begins the day after proof approval.
List Pad FAQs: 3" x 6" To-Do Notepads
What are list pads?
List pads are notepads laid out for lists: a narrow sheet, often with a heading, checkboxes or numbered lines, glued at one edge so you can tear off a finished list. A 3″ × 6″ pad is a short list pad, sized for a day's tasks or a quick errand run.
Are memo pads and list pads sticky?
Ours aren't. Our notepads are glued along one edge onto a chipboard backer, and the sheets have no adhesive on the back, so they won't stick to a wall or a screen. If you want sheets that stick, see our custom sticky notepads and Post-it® Brand custom sticky notes.
Can I design my own to-do list pad?
Yes. Start from one of our ready-made 3″ × 6″ designs, upload your own artwork, or ask our designer to build a custom checklist notepad with your headings, checkboxes and logo at no charge. You'll see a digital proof before anything prints, and up to 3 proofs are free.
Can I make a magnetic list pad for the fridge?
Yes, by adding magnetic backing, which is available by phone at 888-268-7237. A pad without magnetic backing won't stay on the fridge. The price calculator also lists a Notepad Magnet option marked “Not Attached”; ask us what's included. See our magnetic notepads for pads made around a magnet.
Does a 3 x 6 pad work as a shopping list?
For a short shopping list, yes. For a full weekly grocery list, the taller 3″ × 8″ grocery list pad gives more lines. You'll also find ready-made layouts among our shopping list pads.
Can I print a funny to-do list pad?
Sure. Headings such as “Things I'll Get To Eventually” or a cartoon of your mascot print just as well as a logo. Funny list pads make good office gifts and team swag. Keep the joke short so there's room for the list.
How many pads come in an order?
You choose. The quantity in the price calculator is the number of pads, from 12 up to 5,000, and each pad has 25 or 50 sheets. There's no fixed pack size, and no setup or artwork fees.
Do you make a 6 x 3 notepad?
This pad is 3″ wide and 6″ tall (portrait). A landscape layout, 6″ wide and 3″ tall, is available by phone at 888-268-7237. Our closest standard landscape size is the 6″ × 4″ notepad.
What's the difference between 3 x 5, 3 x 6 and 3 x 7 notepads?
How fast can custom list pads ship?
Standard production is 8–10 business days after proof approval, plus shipping time. For a closer date, choose the 5-business-day rush in the price calculator and rush shipping at checkout.
Need a different size? Call 888-268-7237 for a custom quote, or request a quote online. Or explore every style on our Custom Notepads page.
