5 mmTwo squares per centimetre · school maths
GRAPH PAPER
1 cm graph paper
One square per centimetre, with extra room for early maths, charts and larger handwriting.
Specification
| Paper | A4 · 210 × 297 mm |
|---|---|
| Grid spacing | 10 mm |
| Squares | 19 × 27 |
| 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 5 squares |
| File | PDF · vector · 2 KB · no watermark on the grid |
When to use this grid
The larger squares leave room for early arithmetic, handwriting, simple charts and low-detail plans.
For denser plotting use the 5 mm sheet. For metric subdivisions down to a millimetre, use millimeter paper.
Which grid size?
You are here1 cmOne square per centimetre · maps and large handwriting
1/4 in6.35 mm, 27 % larger than 5 mm · US school maths
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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 1 cm the same as 10 mm?
Yes. The machine design ID is 10mm; the page label uses the more familiar 1 cm.
Are partial squares printed at the edge?
No. The square grid is centred using whole cells inside the layout margins.
What should the print scale be?
Select the matching paper size and print at 100 percent or Actual size, not Fit to page.
