5 mmTwo squares per centimetre · school maths
Printable paper
1/2 inch graph paper
Large 12.7 mm squares for early graphing, handwriting layouts and block planning. Each inch contains two squares.
Specification
| Paper | Letter · 215.9 × 279.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Grid spacing | 12.7 mm |
| Squares | 15 × 20 |
| Drawable area | 190.5 × 254 mm |
| Margins | L 12.7 · R 12.7 · T 10.7 · B 14.7 mm |
| Lines | 0.3 pt thin · 0.7 pt every 2 squares |
| File | PDF · vector · 2 KB · no watermark on the grid |
Choosing this paper
Use half-inch squares when quarter-inch cells are too small for labels or large pencil marks. A 100 mm calibration line lets you check the scale before drawing.
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
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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 do I keep the printed size correct?
Choose the matching paper size in your PDF viewer and print at 100% / Actual size. Disable Fit to page. Use the calibration ruler edition to measure a 100 mm reference before using the sheet.
Can I customize this template?
Yes. Choose Customize this paper beside the download to carry the current paper size, orientation, spacing and colour into the generator.
