Grid Paper (Printable)

Choose the square size and colour, then download the PDF or print.

What’s wrong?

Add this calculator to your website or blog

Copy this code and paste it into your page (in the HTML editor). Free, and it adjusts its height automatically.

How to use it

The grid uses whole squares only and is centred on the page. Add a bolder line every 5 or 10 squares for maths, charts and counting.

Print quality: the lines are true vector lines in the PDF, so they stay sharp on any printer at any zoom, and the file is tiny. Print at 100% (“Actual size”) so measurements stay exact to the millimetre. The file is created on your device.

Worked example

5 mm squares on A4 with a bold line every 10: about 38 × 54 squares, ideal for maths and drawing.

Frequently asked questions

Which size is most common?
5 mm (about ¼ inch) for maths and small handwriting; 1 cm for young children and simple charts.
Can I print it very light?
Yes — pick your own colours or a fine line weight.
Can I use A5 or US Letter?
Yes — A4, A5, A3, Letter and Legal, portrait or landscape, with as many pages as you need.

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