Weekly Horizontal vs Monthly Planner Inserts: Which Fits?
By Hubman and Chubgirl Stationery Shop | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Comparisons
Compare Weekly Horizontal and Monthly A5 planner inserts on layout, paper weight, and page count so you can choose the refill that matches how you plan.
Quick answer
Choose the Weekly Horizontal inserts if you plan tasks day by day and want room to write across each week; choose the Monthly inserts if you need a big-picture calendar first. Many A5 6-ring planners work best with both, using the monthly pages for overview and the weekly pages for daily detail.
The layout difference that decides it
The Weekly Horizontal insert spreads a week across horizontal rows, so each day gets a wide writing line rather than a narrow column. That suits task lists, appointments, and notes that need more than a word or two. The Monthly insert gives you a calendar grid for the whole month, which is better for spotting deadlines, trips, and repeating events at a glance.
Neither layout is more complete than the other; they answer different questions. Weekly pages ask what you are doing this week. Monthly pages ask what is coming this month. If you often flip between the two, carrying both sets in one binder is the practical route.
Paper and page count: what you actually get
Both inserts use 115gsm sheets, which the catalog states resists ghosting and bleeding with most pens. That matters if you write with gel or fountain pens and do not want the back of the page to become unusable. Each pack contains 40 sheets in A5 size, 8.25 by 5.5 inches, and fits the shop's 6-ring binders and planners.
Forty sheets is a refill quantity, not a full year. A monthly pack covers 40 months of calendar pages if used one sheet per month, while a weekly pack covers 40 weeks. Plan to buy more than one pack if you are building a full year, and check how many rings your binder has before ordering.
One limitation to plan around
The catalog does not list dated years, start months, or holiday markings for either insert, so treat them as undated refills until you confirm the printing on the sheets. That flexibility lets you start in any month, but it also means you write in dates yourself. Binder and stickers are not included with either pack.
Trade-offs to weigh before you refill
- Detail versus overview: Weekly Horizontal gives you more writing space per day but no single-page month view; Monthly gives you the month at a glance but less room for daily task lists. If you need both, pair one pack of each rather than choosing only one.
- Sheets per pack versus time covered: Each pack holds 40 sheets. A weekly pack covers about 40 weeks and a monthly pack about 40 months, so a year of weekly planning needs more than one pack. Count the weeks or months you plan to cover before ordering.
- Paper weight versus portability: Both use 115gsm sheets that resist ghosting with most pens, but heavier paper adds bulk when you carry many pages in one binder. Carry only the current and next month's pages if binder weight is a concern.
- Undated flexibility versus setup time: The catalog does not state dated years or start months, so you may need to write in dates yourself. That allows any start month but takes a few minutes of setup. Check the printed dates on arrival before you write in permanent ink.
Product facts at a glance
- Planner Inserts - Weekly Horizontal: Weekly Horizontal inserts come as 40 A5 sheets (8.25 x 5.5 inches) on 115gsm paper for 6-ring binders. The horizontal rows give each day a wide line, so you can list tasks and notes without squeezing them into a narrow column.
Planner Inserts - Weekly Horizontal - Planner Inserts - Monthly: Monthly inserts come as 40 A5 sheets on the same 115gsm paper and fit the shop's 6-ring binders and planners. A calendar grid per sheet lets you see the whole month at once, which is useful for deadlines and trip planning.
Planner Inserts - Monthly
Which insert fits your planning style?
Best for
- Planners who track daily tasks and appointments and want wide horizontal writing lines
- A5 6-ring binder users who want to add or remove pages as their schedule changes
- People who write with gel or fountain pens and want 115gsm paper that resists bleed-through
Not for
- Planners who mainly need a single-page month overview and rarely write daily task lists
- Anyone using a binder that is not A5 size or does not have 6 rings
- Buyers who expect dated pages, a binder, or stickers to be included
