▦ 5 mm · PDF
Printable graph paper
Print exactly the paper you need instead of buying a pad. Choose square grid, dot grid, lined, isometric, hexagon or music staff paper, set the spacing in millimetres or inches, the line colour and weight, and download a PDF for A4, Letter, A3 or A5. The lines are vector, so they print crisp, and the spacing is exact when you print at 100%: 5 mm squares come out as 5 mm.
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Pattern
Square size
Print on A4 at “Actual size” or 100% so the squares keep their exact size.
How to use Graph paper
Step 1: Choose the pattern: grid, dots, lines, isometric, hexagons or music.
Step 2: Pick the spacing, colour and line weight, and the paper size.
Step 3: Download the PDF and print it at “Actual size” / 100%.
Which paper for which job
| Pattern | Typical spacing | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Grid | 5 mm, ¼ in | Maths, sketches, floor plans, knitting and cross-stitch charts |
| Millimetre grid | 1 mm with bold lines every 10 | Technical drawing, plotting graphs by hand |
| Dots | 5 mm | Bullet journals, lettering, UI sketches: guides without busy lines |
| Lined | 7.1–8.7 mm | Handwriting, notes, letters |
| Isometric | 5–10 mm | 3D drawings, game maps, woodwork and 3D-printing ideas |
| Hexagons | 5–10 mm | Board-game maps, chemistry, quilting patterns |
| Music | 2 mm line gap | Writing music by hand |
Exact size and light lines
The PDF is drawn in millimetres, so the squares are exact when the printer doesn't scale the page. Print the Printable ruler once to check your printer: if 10 cm comes out as 9.8 cm, the problem is the print settings, not the paper.
Light grey or blue lines guide your hand but almost disappear when you scan or photocopy your work. Choose black or Bold for photocopying, and Thin for paper you mainly write over.
Frequently asked questions
Which spacing should I use?
5 mm squares suit school maths and sketching, 1 mm (millimetre paper) suits technical drawing and graphs, ¼ inch is the common US size. Dot grid at 5 mm is popular for bullet journals; lined paper is usually 7–9 mm.
Why isn’t my grid exactly 5 mm on paper?
The printer scaled the page. In the print dialog choose “Actual size”, “100%” or “No scaling”, not “Fit to page”. Check with the Printable ruler if you need precision.
What is isometric paper for?
It has lines at 30°, 90° and 150°, so you can draw 3D objects, game maps and woodworking plans without measuring angles.
Can I print several pages?
Yes. Set the number of pages and the PDF will contain that many identical sheets.