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GRAPH PAPER
5 mm graph paper
Two squares per centimetre. The standard grid for school maths in metric countries.
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 |
When to use this grid
The compact square pattern suits school mathematics, plotting and sketches that need more detail than a one-centimetre grid.
Choose the 1 cm sheet for larger handwriting. Choose the quarter-inch sheet when dimensions are specified in inches.
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
How is the spacing measured?
The spacing is measured from the centre of one line to the centre of the next.
Can I print the A4 file on Letter paper?
Use the file that matches the loaded paper. A paper-size mismatch can trigger scaling or clipping.
Does the check edition change the grid?
No. It keeps the same grid and adds a ruler in the reserved bottom margin.
