Post-it Flags 680: 1 in Page Flags, Counts & Uses
Post-it Flags 680 are 3M's standard 1 in page flags: strips 1 × 1.7 in (25.4 × 43.2 mm) with a clear adhesive end that lets the text show through and a bright colored tip that sticks out past the page. A standard dispenser holds 50 flags; Desk Grip dispensers hold 200, and narrower 683 flags are 0.47 in wide.
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Product facts
- Product
- Post-it Flags 680, 1 in wide (1 × 1.7 in), 50 per dispenser
- Brand
- Post-it
- Brand origin
- United States
- Made in
- United States*
- Material
- Plastic flags with a clear adhesive end and a colored, non-adhesive tip
- Price range
- $under $5 per item
Notes on these facts
- Made by 3M Company (Maplewood, Minnesota). Made in United States: Staples marks the 1 in 680-RD12 value pack and the 0.94 in 680-PBG and 680-EG-ALT packs "Made in America". 3M's US product pages give no country of origin, and 3M Hong Kong lists its 680MSH-C1 flags as made in Japan, so check the pack. Source. Price: example listing.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
Key takeaways
- Each 680 flag is 1 × 1.7 in (25.4 × 43.2 mm), and a standard dispenser holds 50 flags.
- Desk Grip dispensers such as the 680-HVSH Sign Here flags hold 200 flags; 3M's value pack 680-RD12 holds 12 dispensers, or 600 flags.
- The narrow 683 flags are 0.47 in wide, and the 680-PBG pop-up flags are 0.94 in wide.
- Only the clear part is sticky: the colored tip has no adhesive, so you can lift the flag by it.
- Staples marks the 1 in 680-RD12 pack and the 0.94 in 680-PBG pack "Made in America"; 3M Hong Kong sells a 680MSH flag pack made in Japan.
What are Post-it Flags 680?
They’re 3M’s standard 1 in page flags: thin strips with a clear sticky end and a colored tip. You stick the clear end on the page, over the text, and leave the colored tip sticking out past the edge like a bookmark.
3M describes them as plastic flags with a clear adhesive portion and brightly colored, non-adhesive tips. That’s why you can read through the flag and lift it by the tip.
Post-it Flags 680 specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maker | 3M (Post-it brand) |
| Flag size | 1 × 1.7 in (25.4 × 43.2 mm) |
| Per dispenser | 50 (standard); 200 (Desk Grip); 60 (pop-up packs) |
| Adhesive | Clear end only; colored tip not sticky |
| Material | Plastic |
| Writable | Yes, per 3M (pen, pencil, marker, permanent marker, highlighter) |
| Colors | Red, yellow, blue, green and assorted packs |
| Packs | 1 to 12 dispensers (680-RD12: 12 × 50 = 600 flags, UPC 00051131983687) |
Everything in this table is from 3M’s US product pages; 3M rounds the metric size to 25 × 43 mm on some of them.
Which Post-it Flags should you buy?
Choose by how many flags one page edge needs to carry.
| Flag | Width | Count | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680 standard | 1 in (25.4 mm) | 50 per dispenser | Textbooks, manuals, reports |
| 680-PBG pop-up | 0.94 in | 60 per pack | One-handed use from a pop-up dispenser |
| 683 narrow | 0.47 in (11.9 mm) | 100 (683-5CF) or 190 (683-7CF) | Many markers on one edge, planners |
| 680-HVSH Sign Here | 1 in | 200 per Desk Grip | Contracts and forms |
On an A5 page, which is 210 mm tall, about seven 1 in flags fit down one edge with small gaps; narrow flags double that.
Can you write on Post-it Flags?
Yes: 3M says the surface works with pens, pencils, markers, permanent markers and highlighters. There’s only about an inch of space, so a fine tip and a word or two works best.
A Zebra Mildliner in a matching color lets you tie a flag to a highlighted passage. For longer notes, put a Post-it Notes 654 square inside the cover instead.
How are Post-it Flags different from Post-it Tabs?
Flags are partly clear and mark a spot; Tabs are solid, sturdier labels for sections. Quill’s listings sell Post-it Tabs in 1 in and 2 in widths, with the 2 in versions aimed at file folders.
Use flags where you need to read the line under the marker, and tabs where the label itself matters, such as chapter names in a binder. For a pocket supply, the Kanmido Coco-Fusen Card holds 105 smaller film flags in a case the size of a credit card.
Are Post-it Flags good for studying?
Yes: they mark a passage without covering it, and 3M pitches them at students and readers. 3M says they can be repositioned and reused several times and remove cleanly from a variety of paper surfaces.
Color-coding by subject or by question type is the usual approach; the narrow 683 flags help when one chapter needs many markers.
How do you take Post-it Flags off?
Peel from the colored tip, slowly and flat along the page. Only the clear end carries adhesive, so the tip gives you something to hold.
We haven’t yet tested them on old, thin or glossy pages; try one on a margin first in a book you care about.
Where are Post-it Flags made?
Staples lists the United States for several 680 packs. It marks the 1 in 680-RD12 value pack and the 0.94 in 680-PBG and 680-EG-ALT pop-up packs “Made in America”.
3M’s US product pages don’t give a country. 3M’s Hong Kong site lists its 680MSH-C1 flags, a smaller 6 × 44 mm Asian pack, as made in Japan, so the pack in your hand is the final word. For a bookmark that doubles as a ruler, see the Midori Clip Ruler.
Frequently asked questions
What size are Post-it Flags 680?
Each flag is 1 × 1.7 in, which 3M gives as 25.4 × 43.2 mm. Some listings round the length to 1.75 in.
How many flags are in a Post-it Flags dispenser?
A standard 680 dispenser holds 50 flags. Desk Grip dispensers hold 200, and the 0.94 in pop-up 680-PBG holds 60, in three pads of 20.
Can you write on Post-it Flags?
Yes. 3M says the surface takes pens, pencils, markers, permanent markers and highlighters, though there's only about 1 in of space.
What is the difference between Post-it Flags and Post-it Tabs?
Flags are partly clear and mark a place without hiding text. Tabs are solid, stiffer bars meant for labeling sections and file folders.
Do Post-it Flags damage pages?
We haven't tested that yet. Only the clear end is sticky, so peel slowly from the tip, and try one in a margin first on old, thin or glossy paper.
What are Post-it Sign Here flags?
They're 680 flags printed with an arrow and "Sign Here", sold in a 200-flag Desk Grip dispenser (680-HVSH) to mark signature lines.
Where are Post-it Flags made?
Staples marks the 680-RD12, 680-PBG and 680-EG-ALT packs as made in America. 3M's US pages don't say, and a flag pack 3M sells in Hong Kong is made in Japan.
Sources
- 3M US: Post-it Flags Value Pack 680-RD12, Red, 1 in wide, 50/dispenser, 12 dispensers (plastic, clear adhesive, non-adhesive tips, UPC)
- 3M US: Post-it Flags 680-HVSH, Sign Here, 200 flags/Desk Grip dispenser, 25 × 43 mm
- 3M US: Post-it Flags 680-PBG, 0.94 × 1.7 in (23.87 × 43.2 mm), 60 flags
- 3M US: Post-it Flags 683-5CF, 0.47 × 1.7 in (11.9 × 43.2 mm), 100 flags
- 3M US: Post-it Flags 683-7CF, 0.47 × 1.7 in, 190 flags in a Desk Grip dispenser
- Staples: Post-it Flags Value Pack 680-RD12, 1 in (made in America)
- PB Tech: 3M Post-it 680-1 Standard Flags, Red, 25 × 43 mm
- Quill: Post-it Flags 680-PBG, 0.94 in wide, 60 flags
- Quill: Post-it Flags 680-HVBE, 1 in wide, 200 flags
- Quill: Post-it Tabs 686-RYB, 1 in wide, solid
- Staples: Post-it Flags with Pop-Up Dispenser 680-PBG (made in America)
- Staples: Post-it Flags 680-EG-ALT, 0.94 in, 60 flags (made in America)
- 3M Hong Kong: Post-it Flags 680MSH-C1, 6 × 44 mm (made in Japan)