How to use it
- Choose a paper type, such as grid, dot or isometric.
- Pick the paper size, orientation and spacing.
- Set the line weight, margin and color.
- Download the PDF or SVG, or print directly.
Paper types
| Type | Good for |
|---|---|
| Grid (square) | Math, charts, floor plans, pixel art |
| Millimeter graph paper | Precise plotting, engineering and science labs |
| Dot grid | Bullet journals, sketching, hand lettering |
| Isometric (triangle grid) | 3D drawings, technical sketches |
| Isometric dot grid | Lighter 3D sketching guides |
| Hexagon grid | Tabletop game maps, chemistry structures, quilting |
| Lined | Handwriting and notes |
| Staff paper (music) | Writing music by hand |
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US grid sizes in millimeters
Spacing is set in millimeters, which lets the same tool make both US and metric paper. Common US sizes:
| US name | Spacing |
|---|---|
| 4 squares per inch (quad ruled, 1/4 in) | 6.35 mm |
| 5 squares per inch (engineering) | 5.08 mm |
| 1/2 in grid | 12.7 mm |
| 1 in grid | 25.4 mm |
| College ruled lines (9/32 in) | about 7.1 mm |
| Wide ruled lines (11/32 in) | about 8.7 mm |
The defaults on US Letter are 1/4-inch squares and college-ruled lines. Dot grid journals often use 5 mm spacing.
Printing at the right size
To keep the spacing exact, print at Actual size or 100% in your print dialog, not "Fit to page" or "Shrink to fit," which scale the page and change the grid spacing slightly. Many home printers cannot print to the very edge, so keep a margin of at least 5 mm (about 1/4 inch).
Check the result with a ruler: ten 1/4-inch squares should measure exactly 2.5 inches.
PDF or SVG?
- PDF is best for printing. Choose how many pages you want (up to 50) to print a whole pad at once.
- SVG is a vector image you can open in design software such as Illustrator or Inkscape, or place in a document, and scale without losing sharpness.
- Print sends the PDF straight to your printer from the browser.
Tips
- Light colors (gray, light blue) keep the grid visible without overpowering what you draw on it; orange is the traditional millimeter paper color.
- Line weight of 0.15–0.2 mm works well for grids; dots look best at 0.3–0.5 mm.
- Landscape orientation suits wide charts, timelines and game maps.
- For layout grids on websites rather than paper, try the CSS grid generator.
Choosing the right paper
- Math homework: 1/4-inch grid keeps columns of numbers aligned and makes graphs easy to draw.
- Engineering and science: 5 squares per inch or millimeter paper give finer divisions for plotting data.
- Floor plans and garden layouts: pick a scale such as one 1/4-inch square = 1 foot.
- Sketching and journaling: dot grid guides your hand without dominating the page.
- 3D drawings: isometric paper keeps the three axes at 120° to each other.
- Music: staff paper with adjustable space between staves for lyrics or fingering notes.
Graph paper costs nothing to make here, so print exactly the number of pages you need and change the design for each project. Save the PDF to reprint the same layout later, or keep the SVG to edit the design in other software. The tool keeps no copy of your settings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the graph paper free to print?
Yes. Generate as many pages as you like and download the PDF or SVG.
How do I print 1/4 inch graph paper?
Choose Grid, US Letter, and a spacing of 6.35 mm, then print at Actual size or 100%.
Can I make dot grid paper for a bullet journal?
Yes. Choose Dot grid, set the spacing (5 mm is common) and the dot size, and print or download.
Why is my printed grid slightly off?
The print dialog probably scaled the page. Select Actual size or 100% instead of Fit to page.
Which paper sizes are available?
US Letter, A4, A3 and A5, in portrait or landscape.
Last updated: November 12, 2026