Squares to the inch
Printable Graph Paper: Free Grid Paper Generator (PDF)
Make printable graph paper with 1/4 in, 1/5 in, 1/8 in, 5 mm or 1 cm squares, heavier lines every few squares, optional axes, and Letter or A4 pages.
Your page
A full-page preview appears here once the page loads. It updates as you change any setting and prints exactly as shown.
Pages are drawn in your browser; nothing you type is uploaded or saved. Most printers leave a small blank border, so lines stop a few millimeters before the edge of the sheet. Print at 100% scale or Actual size to keep the spacing exact.
How to make graph paper
Choose a square size, decide whether you want heavier lines every 4, 5 or 10 squares, and print. The grid is fitted to whole squares and centered on the page, so every square is complete.
- 1/4 inch squares (often called quad ruled) suit math homework.
- Turn on axes for plotting points and graphing functions.
- Use 1/8 inch or 5 mm squares for knitting charts, floor plans and pixel drawings.
Common questions
What is quad ruled paper?
Quad ruled usually means four squares per inch, which is the 1/4 inch setting here.
Can I print graph paper with a coordinate plane?
Yes. Tick Draw x and y axes and the two middle grid lines are drawn darker as axes. Add your own numbers along them.
The studio notebook
A useful place to begin.
Clear steps, considered details, and ideas you can put to use.
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