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5mm Graph Paper

2 squares per centimetre. The standard squared-paper size across Europe. The optional bold line every 2 squares marks whole centimetres.

Preview with a centimetre and inch rule. The rule is not printed.

Line colour

Vector PDF, no watermark. Print at Actual size / 100% so squares measure true (why).

About 5 mm graph paper

The standard squared-paper size across Europe. The optional bold line every 2 squares marks whole centimetres. Every square in this PDF measures exactly 5 mm when printed at 100% scale. If you need a different size, change the square size above; the inch equivalent updates as you type.

Questions

How many 5 mm squares fit on a page?

With GridForge’s default 10 mm margins, US Letter fits about 39 × 51 squares and A4 about 38 × 55.

How big is 5 mm graph paper in millimetres?

Each square is 5 mm, or 0.1969 in; that is 5.08 squares per inch.

Why do my printed squares measure slightly small?

The print dialog is scaling the page. Choose “Actual size” or 100% instead of “Fit to page”.