5 mmTwo squares per centimetre · school maths
Printable graph paper
Also called grid, quad or squared paper, with measured square sizes for A4 and Letter.
Specification
| Paper | A4 · 210 × 297 mm |
|---|---|
| Grid spacing | 5 mm |
| Squares | 38 × 54 |
| Drawable area | 190 × 270 mm |
| Margins | L 10 · R 10 · T 11.5 · B 15.5 mm |
| Lines | 0.3 pt thin · 0.7 pt every 10 squares |
| File | PDF · vector · 3 KB · no watermark on the grid |
Paper size and grid size are different
A4 and Letter describe the sheet. The grid size describes the distance between adjacent lines, measured centre to centre.
Grid paper, squared paper and quad paper are common names for the same basic square pattern; choose the spacing for the task, then match the PDF to the paper in the printer.
Which grid size?
1 cmOne square per centimetre · maps and large handwriting
1/4 in6.35 mm, 27 % larger than 5 mm · US school maths
1/2 inchTwo squares per inch · large labels and block planning
1 inOne-inch squares · battle maps and posters
Print at actual size
1Choose the matching paper size.
2Set 100%, not “Fit to page”.
3Measure the 100 mm check line.
Save and print on your device
Desktop
Open the PDF, choose Print in your PDF reader, select the matching paper size and 100% / Actual size.
iOS / iPadOS
Open PDF → Share → Save to Files. To print, use Share → Print; available controls depend on the app and printer.
Android
Open or download the PDF, then choose Menu → Print in your PDF reader. Check paper size and scaling.
Other devices
Save and open the PDF in a PDF reader. Disable automatic fitting and measure the calibration ruler.
A download click does not confirm that the file was saved or printed. Print calibration
Questions
Is quad paper the same as graph paper?
Usually, yes. Quad paper is a common name for square graph paper, especially in North America.
Should I choose 5 mm or 1/4 inch?
Use 5 mm for metric work. Use 1/4 inch when the task is defined in inches; 1/4 inch is 6.35 mm.
Why are there margins?
The margins keep the pattern inside a conservative printable area and reserve space for the ruler on check editions.
