How big is the spacing on this page?
1/4 in (6.35 mm). 30 x 39 squares on Letter with 1/2 in (12.7 mm) margins.
Printable Graph Paper
Free printable graph paper with 30 x 39 squares on Letter. Change the color, line weight, spacing, paper size, and margins. Download a vector PDF that prints at actual size.
30 x 39 squares (1,170 total), 7.5 x 9.75 in grid
By Spacing
Imperial Spacings
1/10 Inch Graph Paper
Ten squares per inch. A fine grid for detailed plots and scale drawings.
1/8 Inch Graph Paper
Eight squares per inch. Good for small handwriting, pixel art, and detailed sketches.
1/5 Inch Graph Paper
Five squares per inch, the spacing used on most engineering paper.
1/4 Inch Graph Paper
Four squares per inch. A common grid for math class, notes, and floor plans.
1/2 Inch Graph Paper
Two squares per inch. Big squares for young students and quick layouts.
1 Inch Graph Paper
One square per inch. Large squares for early math, games, and demos.
Metric Spacings
1 mm Graph Paper
Millimeter squares with heavier lines every 5 mm and 10 mm, for precise plots and technical drawing.
2 mm Graph Paper
Two millimeter squares. A fine metric grid for detailed work.
5 mm Graph Paper
Five millimeter squares. A common metric grid for school math and notes.
1 cm Graph Paper
One centimeter squares. A large metric grid for early math and area models.
About Graph Paper
Graph paper features evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines forming a grid of squares. Imperial grids are usually described by the number of squares per inch. For example, four squares per inch corresponds to a one-quarter inch grid spacing, while five squares per inch gives a one-fifth inch grid. Metric grids are measured directly in millimeters, such as five millimeter or ten millimeter squares. Engineering paper uses five squares per inch with an accented heavier line every inch to guide technical drawings. These heavier lines every few squares make counting and measuring faster across the full page. Light gray or light blue lines save printer ink and stay out of the way of pencil or pen marks. Choose the grid spacing that fits your math homework, laboratory notes, scale drawings, or craft patterns. Square grid paper provides consistent guides for calculations, plotting points, drafting floor plans, and creating structured diagrams. Select any spacing to view exact dimensions, square counts, and grid specifications.
Grid Specifications
| Spacing | 1/4 in (6.35 mm) |
|---|---|
| Grid | 30 x 39 squares (1,170 total) |
| Grid area | 7.5 x 9.75 in (190.5 x 247.6 mm) |
| Heavier lines | none |
| Margins | 1/2 in (12.7 mm) on all sides |
| Paper | Letter, 8.5 x 11 in, portrait |
| Standard | North American, ANSI A |
| Cell ratio | 1:1 (true square) |
| Ink | light gray, thin |
| Footer | label and 1 in scale bar |
Good for
- Math homework and graphing
- Floor plans and room layouts
- Pixel art and cross-stitch charts
- Garden planning
- Scale drawings and diagrams
Print at actual size
- Open the PDF in your browser or PDF reader.
- In the print dialog, set scale to 100% or Actual size.
- Do not use Fit to page. It shrinks the grid.
- Measure the scale bar in the footer (1 in or 2 cm) with a ruler to confirm the print size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it print at the right size?
It will if you print at 100% or Actual size. Fit to page shrinks it. The footer has a 1 in scale bar you can check with a ruler.
Can I print it on A4 or other sizes?
Yes. Pick a size from the size links on this page or in the controls.
Can I change the color or line weight?
Yes. Use the color and line weight controls, then download.
Can I get more than one page in the PDF?
Yes. Set the page count up to 50 before you download.
Is it free?
Yes. Free to download and print, with no account.
What is engineering graph paper?
Five squares per inch with a heavier line every inch.