Custom 3 x 9 inch long to-do list notepads, three Ember Works pads with checkboxes on orange and black with a pen

Custom 3" x 9" Long Notepads by Captain Notepad

Printed in the USA · Based in Denver, Colorado since 2000

A 3" x 9" notepad is a long list pad: 3 inches across and 9 inches tall, three times as long as it is wide. That's the longest strip in our 3-inch family, with room for a logo up top and a long column of lines, checkboxes or form fields below. Every sheet carries your design in full color.

Orders start at 8 pads, each with 25 or 50 sheets. Layout help costs nothing, your first proof lands within a business day, and there's no setup charge. Compare this strip with the rest of our 34 standard notepad sizes before you decide.

What Comes With Your Long Notepads

Designer on CallSend a logo and a rough list; we lay out the strip for free.
Proofs Before PrintWe email a proof in 1 business day, and 3 rounds cost nothing.
Zero Setup ChargesNo plate, setup or artwork fees on long pads.
Starts at 8 PadsSmall first runs, with set quantities up to 5,000.
Rush ProductionA 5-business-day tier, plus quicker shipping at checkout.
Promo Industry MemberListed with both SAGE and ASI for distributors.

Why Pick a Long Notepad?

Length is the point. A tall, slim sheet lets a list run top to bottom without crowding, so a to-do list, a packing list or a call log fits on one page instead of two. Because it's only 3 inches wide, it also stands up in a pen cup, sits beside a keyboard or slips into a kitchen drawer without taking over the counter.

For businesses, a long sheet gives the logo a header band that stays visible all day. Your name, phone number and website ride along on every page somebody tears off and carries out the door.

To-Do List Long Notepads

A to-do list long notepad is a natural use for this size. Print a "To Do" heading under your logo, then 15 to 20 checkboxes down the sheet. Space for a date line at the top or a short notes box at the bottom is easy to add. An office can hand them to clients, a coach can pass them out to a team, and a school can tuck them into welcome packets. Our daily task list pads show more daily layouts.

Grocery List Long Notepads

A grocery list long notepad works the same way in the kitchen. Leave it blank and lined, or split the strip into sections like Produce, Dairy, Pantry and Household so items go in the right place. For a realtor, an insurance agent or a local shop, it makes a practical closing or thank-you gift that earns a spot in the kitchen. For pads made for the fridge, see our shopping list pads.

How 3 x 9 Compares With Other Long Pads

We make several tall, narrow sizes, and each one has its own job:

  • 3" x 9" (this page): the longest 3-inch strip, for the biggest lists.
  • 3″ × 7″: our skinny notepad, two inches shorter, for purses and junk drawers.
  • 3″ × 8″: our grocery list size, an inch shorter than this one.
  • 3″ × 6″: a compact to-do pad.
  • 4″ × 9″: the same height with an extra inch of width for notes.

Long Notepad Designs in the Photos

The images on this page show the strip in three settings:

  • Insurance: the Evergreen Insurance Group pad pairs a pine-tree crest, a tagline, a phone number and "Auto · Home · Life" with a "Policy Notes" section and a band of trees along the bottom.
  • To-do list: three Ember Works pads each put a flame logo over a dark "To Do" bar and a row of checkboxes running down the page.
  • Real estate: the House Search Co. pad keeps a magnifying-glass logo at the top and a short message with contact details at the bottom, leaving the middle open for notes.

Start from one of our ready-made 3″ × 9″ designs, upload your own artwork, or browse our real estate notepad designs.

3" x 9" Notepad Specifications

  • Trim size: 3" × 9" (about 7.6 × 22.9 cm), portrait.
  • Ink: four-color process on the front; the back can be printed too.
  • Sheets: 50 lb. bright white text by default, with 60 lb. and 70 lb. upgrades.
  • Backing: standard chipboard under every pad.
  • Pad thickness: 25 or 50 sheets.
  • Order range: 8 to 5,000 pads in the calculator.
  • Production: 8–10 business days, or 5 with rush, after proof approval; shipping is extra.

Options in the Price Calculator

  • Production Days: standard (8–10 business days) or the 5-day rush.
  • Page Count Per Pad: 25 sheets for a slim pad, 50 for a thicker one.
  • Backside Printing: adds a design on the reverse; requires 60 lb. or heavier paper.
  • Paper Stock: 50 lb. (Standard), 60 lb. (Better) or 70 lb. (Premium).
  • Artwork Bleed: lets background color run to the trim, like the tree band on the Evergreen pad. Without it, a 1/8" white margin frames the sheet.
  • Notepad Magnet: No, or Yes (Not Attached). Ask us what's included before you pick it.
  • Door Hanger Bags: No or Yes. Ask how pads ship with these, or see our poly door knob bags.

Ask by Phone

A few extras aren't in the calculator: rounded corners, perforated sheets, numbered sheets, a hole punch, attached magnetic backing, a printed chipboard backer and sideways layouts. Call 888-268-7237 and we'll price them for your long pads.

3″ × 9″ next to other list notepad sizes

SizeShape and minimumCommon useLink
3″ × 9″ (this pad)Long strip; from 8 padsTo-do and shopping listsYou are here
3″ × 7″Skinny; from 8 padsShort lists, purse pads3″ × 7″ custom notepads
3″ × 8″Long; from 8 padsGrocery lists3″ × 8″ custom notepads
3″ × 6″Slim; from 12 padsQuick to-do lists3″ × 6″ custom notepads
3.5″ × 8″Wider list; from 12 padsRealtor and list pads3.5″ × 8″ custom notepads
4″ × 9″Wide and long; from 12 padsTo-do lists with notes4″ × 9″ custom notepads
4.25″ × 11″Tall; from 8 padsJob and inventory lists4.25″ × 11″ custom notepads

Ordering Long List Pads, Step by Step

  1. Choose a quantity starting at 8 pads, then the sheet count, paper and any options.
  2. Pick the standard 8–10 business day schedule or the 5-day rush.
  3. Edit one of our ready-made 3″ × 9″ designs, upload your own artwork, or email us a logo and the list headings you want.
  4. Look over the emailed proof; we'll revise it up to 3 times free.
  5. Approve it, and production starts.

Pair your pads with branded custom pens for a desk set.

Questions? Call Us

Not sure whether a to-do or grocery layout fits better? Call 888-268-7237. Jace, the owner, often answers the phone. We've been in Denver, Colorado since 2000, and every 3" x 9" pad is printed in the USA and shipped nationwide.

Get a Free Sample

Hold a long notepad before you order: call 888-268-7237 or send us a message with your address, and we'll mail a free sample.

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.


Long Notepad FAQs: 3" x 9" Custom Notepads

How long is a long notepad?

There's no fixed rule, but a long notepad is usually at least twice as tall as it is wide. This one is 3″ across and 9″ from top to bottom, a 1-to-3 shape, which makes it the longest of our 3-inch-wide pads.

What are the dimensions of a 3 x 9 notepad in centimeters?

Each sheet measures 3″ × 9″, or roughly 7.6 × 22.9 cm. Sheets are cut to that trim size, glued along the top edge and mounted on a chipboard backer.

Can I use a long notepad for a to-do list?

Yes. Nine inches of height fits a logo, a "To Do" heading and a long run of checkboxes, so a full day's tasks go on one sheet. The Ember Works pads in the photos use exactly that layout. For more ideas, see our Things to Do and Honey Do list designs.

Does a 3 x 9 pad work as a grocery list?

It does. A long sheet keeps the whole shopping trip on one strip, and it folds in half to fit a pocket. Print a blank list, or ask our designer to group lines by store section. Browse our grocery list designs for layouts.

Can I get custom lined or graph notepads in this size?

Yes. Ruled lines, checkboxes, a dot grid or a fine graph grid can all be printed on every sheet as part of the full-color design, at no extra charge. Tell our designer the line spacing you want, or see our graph paper pads for grid ideas.

Which long notepad size should I choose?

Pick the 3″ × 9″ when you want the longest list on a 3-inch strip. The 3″ × 7″ and 3″ × 8″ are shorter versions of the same width. For a wider long pad, look at the 3.5″ × 8″ or the 4″ × 9″.

Can a long list pad hang on the fridge?

Magnetic backing is available by phone; call 888-268-7237 and we'll quote a 3″ × 9″ pad with a magnet so it can hang on a fridge door. The calculator's Notepad Magnet option reads "Yes (Not Attached)", so ask us what that includes. See also our Magnetic Notepads.

Are 3 x 9 notepads sticky?

No. These are glued tear-off pads: one edge is bound with padding glue, and the back of each sheet is plain paper. If you need sheets that stick, look at our custom sticky notepads or Post-it® Brand custom sticky notes.

What is the minimum order for 3 x 9 notepads?

You can order as few as 8 pads. The calculator offers set quantities up to 5,000, with 25 or 50 sheets on each pad. Check the price calculator for current totals, and call 888-268-7237 or request a quote for anything beyond 5,000.

How quickly can I get long notepads?

Production takes 8–10 business days after you approve the proof, and transit time is added on top. If you're up against a date, the calculator has a 5-business-day production option, and faster shipping can be picked at checkout.


Looking for a size we don't list? Call 888-268-7237 for a custom quote or request a quote online. Every style is on our Custom Notepads page.


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