5mm Graph Paper
Plain 5 × 5 mm squares. The everyday metric grid for maths, notes and sketches.
Printable Graph Paper
Free graph paper you can print at home. Choose a grid below, pick your paper size and print the PDF – no sign-up, no watermark.
Square grid paper
Classic graph paper with square boxes, from small 5 mm squares to big 1 inch ones.
1/4 Inch Graph Paper
Four squares per inch, also known as quad ruled paper. The standard US school grid.
10 Squares per Inch Graph Paper
A fine grid with ten squares per inch and a darker line every inch. Good for precise graphs.
1 cm Graph Paper
Large 1 cm squares that are easy to count. A favourite for primary school maths.
1/2 Inch Graph Paper
Half-inch squares – big, clear and easy to write in. Nice for kids and craft projects.
1 Inch Graph Paper
Big one-inch squares. Handy for tabletop maps, measuring activities and large charts.
Make your own grid paper
Need a grid that isn't listed? Set your own spacing and line weight in the graph paper generator, then print it or save it as a PDF.
Dot, isometric and other grids
Grids for journaling, 3D drawing, graphing, games and music.
Dot Grid Paper
Small dots instead of lines – a light guide that stays out of the way. Popular for bullet journals.
Isometric Graph Paper
Lines at 30° and 90° make a triangle grid for drawing 3D shapes.
Coordinate Graph Paper
A grid with x and y axes already drawn and numbered. Ready for plotting points and lines.
Hexagon Graph Paper
A honeycomb grid of hexagons for game maps, quilts and organic chemistry.
Semi-Log Graph Paper
A logarithmic y-axis and a normal x-axis. Exponential growth shows up as a straight line.
Polar Graph Paper
Circles and angle lines for plotting points by distance and direction.
Blank Sheet Music
Empty 5-line staves for writing down melodies, exercises and lesson notes.
Graph paper by paper size
| Size | Millimetres | Inches | Good for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | 8.27 × 11.69 in | The international standard sheet used in Europe, Asia and most of the world. | 13 papers → |
| Letter | 215.9 × 279.4 mm | 8.5 × 11 in | The standard US and Canada office size (8.5 × 11 in). | 13 papers → |
| A5 | 148 × 210 mm | 5.83 × 8.27 in | Half of A4 – the classic notebook, planner and journal size. | 13 papers → |
| A6 | 105 × 148 mm | 4.13 × 5.83 in | Pocket size, half of A5 – great for notecards and small journals. | 13 papers → |
| A3 | 297 × 420 mm | 11.69 × 16.54 in | Two A4 sheets side by side – for large drawings, charts and plans. | 13 papers → |
| A2 | 420 × 594 mm | 16.54 × 23.39 in | Two A3 sheets – poster-sized grids for classrooms and drafting. | 13 papers → |
| Legal | 215.9 × 355.6 mm | 8.5 × 14 in | A longer US sheet (8.5 × 14 in) with extra writing space. | 13 papers → |
| 11×17 (Tabloid) | 279.4 × 431.8 mm | 11 × 17 in | US Tabloid / Ledger, the size of two Letter sheets. | 13 papers → |
What is graph paper?
Graph paper – also called grid paper or squared paper – is paper printed with a light grid of evenly spaced lines. The squares help you draw straight lines, keep numbers in neat columns and sketch things to scale without a ruler.
What people use it for
- School maths and science – plotting graphs, geometry, long multiplication, lab results.
- Drawing to scale – floor plans, garden beds, woodworking and quick engineering sketches.
- Journals and planning – bullet journals, habit trackers and tidy handwriting practice.
- Hobbies – pixel art, cross-stitch and knitting charts, game maps, mazes and dots and boxes.
Which grid size should I use?
| If you need… | Try |
|---|---|
| Everyday school maths (metric) | 5mm graph paper |
| Everyday school maths (US) | 1/4 inch graph paper |
| Bigger squares for kids | 1 cm or 1/2 inch graph paper |
| Precise graphs | 10 squares per inch |
| Graphing points and equations | Coordinate graph paper |
| Bullet journals and sketching | Dot grid paper |
| 3D drawings | Isometric graph paper |
How to print graph paper
Open the PDF, choose the same paper size in your printer settings and set the scale to 100% (sometimes called Actual size). If you leave it on “Fit to page”, the grid prints slightly smaller than it should.
Questions
Is the graph paper free?
Yes. Every PDF on this site is free to print and use at home, at school or at work. You don't need an account.
What's the difference between graph paper and grid paper?
Nothing, really. Both names mean paper printed with a grid of squares. In the UK it is often called squared paper.
Which grid size should I choose?
For school maths, 5 mm or 1/4 inch squares are the usual choice. Younger kids find 1 cm or 1/2 inch squares easier. For precise graphs, use 10 squares per inch.
How do I print graph paper at the right size?
Open the PDF, pick the same paper size in the print dialog and set the scale to 100% or Actual size. ‘Fit to page’ will shrink the squares a little.
Can I change the spacing or line color?
Yes. Each paper page lets you pick a line color, and the graph paper generator lets you set your own spacing, line weight, paper size and number of pages.