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A LITTLE MORE ROOM TO THINK

5 mm printable
graph paper.

Download free printable 5 mm graph paper on A4 or US Letter paper.

Free to useNo sign-upPrint-ready PDF
MADE FOR IDEASMake space
for your next
big idea.

For sketches, sums,
plans, and everything
in between.

YOUR PAPER, YOUR WAY

Let's make your grid.

Pick a preset or make it your own. Your preview updates as you go.

Simple as that
1. Choose a paper type
2. Pick your spacing
3. Choose your paper
Orientation
4. Choose a minimum margin

Square grids use whole squares, so the actual margins may be slightly larger. No margin allows content to reach the edge; printers may clip it.

Customize your grid +
Between 0.07875 and 1 inch
Line colour
▾

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LIVE PREVIEW READY TO PRINT
¼ inch graph paperUS Letter · Portrait · 1 page
PDF
A GOOD PLACE TO START

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A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using 5 mm graph paper

A 5 mm square grid works well for detailed sketches, plotting and notes that need a little structure.

  1. 01
    Check the starting sheet

    This page opens with 5 mm squares on A4 paper. Choose a different paper size if needed.

  2. 02
    Choose your line style

    Use a light colour for a subtle guide, or a darker line weight when the grid needs to stand out.

  3. 03
    Print and measure

    Print the PDF at “Actual size” or 100%, using the matching paper size. Measure a square to check that it is 5 mm wide.

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions and answers.

Helpful details before you print.

How does 5 mm compare with ¼ inch?+

Five millimetres is smaller: ¼ inch equals 6.35 mm.

How many 5 mm squares make a centimetre?+

Two squares measure 1 cm along an edge, provided the PDF is printed at actual size.

Can I change the paper size?+

Yes. Select a size in the paper settings; the 5 mm spacing stays in place unless you change it.