Hex paper tiles the page with regular hexagons, so every cell touches six neighbors at equal distance, which is why board and war games use it for maps. Choose pointy or flat tops and the cell size; it also suits organic chemistry rings and quilt layouts.
How to use
- Pick a paper type: graph, lined, dot grid, isometric, hexagon, music staff, Cornell or calligraphy.
- Choose the paper size and orientation, then the spacing (mm or inches) or a ruling preset.
- Set the line color, weight and page margin; the preview updates as you go.
- Download a vector PDF with as many pages as you need, or print directly.
- PDFs are vector, so lines stay sharp at any printer resolution. Print at 100% / “Actual size” to keep exact spacing.
- Most printers can’t print to the very edge; keep a margin of at least 5 mm.
- College ruled is 9/32″ (7.1 mm), wide ruled 11/32″ (8.7 mm), narrow 1/4″ (6.35 mm). Seyès uses 8 mm squares with 2 mm guide lines.
- Wongoji (Korean manuscript paper) has its own page with an online manuscript that lays your text into the grid by the standard rules.
- Your settings are remembered on this device.
Standard spacings
Graph paper usually comes in 5 mm squares in metric countries and ¼ inch (4 squares per inch) in the US, with 1 mm millimeter paper for precise plotting. US notebook ruling is college ruled at 9/32 inch (7.1 mm), wide ruled at 11/32 inch (8.7 mm) and narrow at ¼ inch (6.35 mm). French Seyès paper uses 8 mm squares with three fine lines inside each, and Japanese notebooks label their ruling A (7 mm) and B (6 mm).
Dot grids for bullet journals are almost always 5 mm, which keeps the dots light enough to write over.
Printing at the right scale
Because the PDF is vector, lines stay sharp on any printer. Print at 100% or Actual size, not Fit to page, otherwise a 5 mm grid shrinks to about 4.8 mm. Most printers cannot reach the paper edge, so keep a margin of at least 5 mm. Light gray or blue lines at 0.3–0.5 pt guide the hand without dominating what you write.
Frequently asked questions
How do I print graph paper at the exact size?
Download the PDF and print at 100% or Actual size with page scaling turned off. Measure ten squares with a ruler to check: on 5 mm paper they should span 5 cm.
What is the spacing of college ruled paper?
9/32 inch, about 7.1 mm. Wide ruled is 11/32 inch (8.7 mm) and narrow ruled ¼ inch (6.35 mm).
What dot spacing is best for a bullet journal?
5 mm is the common standard; it fits small handwriting and makes grids, boxes and calendars easy to draw.
What is isometric paper used for?
Drawing 3D objects without perspective: the grid has lines at 30° to the horizontal and vertical lines, so cubes and boxes line up naturally. Game designers and engineers use it for sketches and maps.
Can I print on A4 and Letter?
Yes. Pick A4, Letter, Legal, A5 and other sizes in portrait or landscape; the grid is recalculated to fill the printable area.
Is anything uploaded when I make a PDF?
No. The PDF is built in your browser, and your settings are only remembered on this device.