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Lined paper

Ruled paper, at the three rulings that matter.

Lined writing paper in the three standard rulings — wide at 8.7 mm, college at 7.1 mm, and narrow at 6.35 mm — each with a red left margin, drawn to the same measurements as the notebook paper they are named after.

3 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.

Wide ruled8.7 mm between lines. The US elementary standard, and the easiest for large handwriting.
LetterA4
College ruled7.1 mm. The default for secondary school and university notebooks.
LetterA4
Narrow ruled6.35 mm. Fits the most words per page; favoured for dense note-taking.
LetterA4

What it is for

  • Handwritten notes, essays and journals
  • Letters and correspondence
  • Replacing a torn-out page without buying a new pad
  • Printing on both sides for a cheap notebook refill

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 is the difference between wide and college ruled?
The gap between lines. Wide ruled leaves 8.7 mm and is the US elementary standard; college ruled leaves 7.1 mm and fits roughly four more lines on a page. Narrow ruled is tighter still at 6.35 mm.
Which ruling should I choose?
If your handwriting is large or you are printing for a child, use wide. For general adult note-taking, college. Choose narrow only if you write small and want the maximum number of lines.
Does it have a margin?
Yes — a single red vertical rule down the left, in the usual place. That matches standard notebook paper and leaves room for annotations or hole punching.

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.
  • 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.

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