About this 1 cm graph paper
Centimeter graph paper has squares exactly 1 cm wide. They are big and easy to count, so this is the grid teachers often use for younger students.
It is great for area and perimeter, simple bar charts and column sums – or any project you measure in whole centimetres.
What it’s good for
- Area and perimeter lessons
- Bar charts and simple graphs
- Column addition and multiplication
- Room plans at 1 cm = 1 m
How to print it
Pick a size above and open the PDF. In the print dialog choose the same paper size and set the scale to 100% (Actual size), so the grid comes out at exactly 1 cm squares.
Questions
How many 1 cm squares fit on A4?
With a 10 mm margin, an A4 portrait page has 19 × 27 squares.
Will the squares print exactly 1 cm?
Yes, as long as you print at 100% (Actual size) and not ‘Fit to page’.
