Comparing Sizes: Franklin Covey vs. DayTimer

Franklin Covey and DayTimer are the two big planner brands in the United States. Lucky for those of us who use them, their sizes and ring format are pretty compatible.

However, each company uses its own terminology. This is led to confusion by not only myself but other members of the planner world when we’re trying to compare planners.

Here is a list of the size and insert measurements each company uses:

Franklin Covey	Measurement	DayTimer
Monarch	8.5 inches x 11 inches	Folio
Classic	5.5 inches x 8.5 inches	Desk
Compact	4.25 inches x 6.75 inches	No comparable size
No comparable size	3.75 inches x 6.75 inches	Portable
Pocket	3.5 inches x 6 inches	No comparable size

What I can add from the information in the above chart is that if you have a Compact or Portfolio size planner, if the ring format matches you should still be able to use the insert from the FC Compact & Pocket and the DayTimer Portable.

Here are some links for more information:

Franklin Covey: http://franklinplanner.fcorgp.com/store/buy/Ring-bound/cat1640004/

DayTimer: http://www.daytimer.com.au/en/au/3206/guide-to-day-timer-sizes

DayTimer Avalon, Folio size

Franklin Covey Day1One, Classic size

DayTimer Malibu, Portable size

Franklin Covey, Compact size

DayTimer PlannerAhead, Pocket size