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Graph paper

Graph paper at the spacing you actually need.

Square-grid graph paper in five exact spacings, drawn as vector lines rather than scanned from a photocopy, so every square measures what it claims to and the rules stay hairline-sharp at any print size.

5 spacings, two paper sizes

Every sheet is drawn as vector geometry at an absolute measurement. Print at 100% scale and the spacing on the paper is the spacing on the label.

5 mmThe metric standard. What most European exercise books use.
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1 cmLarger squares for younger writers or coarse plots.
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1/4 inchThe US classroom standard, and the default for most maths worksheets.
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1/5 inchFive squares to the inch — common in engineering pads.
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1/8 inchFine grid for detailed plots and small-scale drafting.
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What it is for

  • Plotting functions and data by hand in maths and science
  • Scale drawings, floor plans and garden layouts
  • Pixel art, cross-stitch charts and knitting grids
  • Anything that needs squares of a known, real measurement

Print at 100% scale

This is the one setting that matters. Choosing “fit to page” rescales the sheet and the spacing no longer matches the label — a 5 mm grid comes out at 4.7 mm and every measurement taken from it is wrong. Set scale to 100% and pick the paper size that matches your printer. The print guide covers the rest.

Common questions

What size squares should I use?
For general maths and plotting, 1/4 inch or 5 mm. For scale drawings where one square equals one unit, pick the size that makes your drawing fit the page. For fine detail, 1/8 inch. Larger squares suit younger children.
Will the squares print at the exact size?
Yes, provided you print at 100% scale rather than "fit to page". The grid is drawn in absolute units, so a 5 mm square measures 5 mm on the paper. Any scaling in the print dialog will change that.
What is the difference between 1/5 inch and 1/4 inch?
Five squares per inch versus four. The 1/5 inch grid is slightly finer and is common on engineering pads; 1/4 inch is the usual US classroom size.

Other paper

  • Dot grid paper — Light dots at 5 mm, 1/4 inch or 1 cm — guides without lines.
  • Lined paper — Wide, college and narrow ruled, drawn to notebook measurements.
  • Isometric paper — A 30-degree triangular grid for 3D sketching and drafting.
  • Hex paper — Tessellating hexagons for game maps and chemistry.
  • Manuscript paper — Five-line staves — 10 or 12 per page, plus grand staff.
  • Handwriting paper — Baseline, midline and top line in three age-appropriate sizes.
  • Cornell notes — Cue column, note area and summary bar in the standard layout.
  • Storyboard — 16:9 panels with a notes block under each frame.

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