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Hex paper

A hex grid, for maps and molecules.

Hexagonal graph paper, ruled as a tessellating honeycomb. Every hexagon has six neighbours at equal distance, which is why tabletop games use it for movement and chemists use it for ring structures.

2 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.

Small (10 mm)Fine hexes — more cells per sheet, good for large maps.
LetterA4
Large (17 mm)Room to write inside each cell.
LetterA4

What it is for

  • Tabletop and wargame maps where movement is measured in hexes
  • Drawing organic chemistry ring structures at a consistent size
  • Tile and pattern design
  • Board game prototyping

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

Why do games use hexagons instead of squares?
On a square grid a diagonal move covers about 1.41 times the distance of a straight one, so movement rules need fudging. On a hex grid every one of the six neighbours is exactly the same distance away, which makes movement consistent in every direction.
Which size should I pick?
Large if you need to write or draw inside each cell — terrain symbols, chemical groups, unit markers. Small if you want maximum map area on one sheet.
Can I use this for organic chemistry?
Yes. The hexagon spacing is even, so benzene rings and fused structures come out at a consistent size across a whole page of working.

Other paper

  • Graph paper — Square grids from 1/8 inch to 1 cm, drawn to exact measure.
  • 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.
  • 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.

There are also free printable planners, sudoku, and calendars for 2026 through 2030.