1 cm Graph Paper: uses, sizes and printing tips
Centimeter grid paper with 1 cm squares, sized for A4 (or US Letter). Each square is exactly one square centimeter at 100% print scale, which makes it ideal for metric measurement, area lessons, bar charts and science graphs.
How to print it
- Choose the paper size (US Letter, A4, Legal, A5 or Half Letter) and portrait or landscape — the page updates as you change settings.
- Pick the square size, heavy lines every 4, 5 or 10 squares, and whether the grid has a border.
- Add a title or a name/date header if you want, or keep the page plain.
- Click Print / Save as PDF. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” (100%) and turn off “Headers and footers”.
Tips
- Check the print: 10 squares should measure exactly 10 cm.
- The grid always ends on whole squares and is centered on the page, so nothing is cut off at the edges.
- Turn off “Fit to page” in the print dialog — otherwise the printer shrinks the squares slightly.
FAQ
How many 1 cm squares fit on A4?
With half-inch margins, about 18 by 27 squares.
Can I add 5 mm subdivisions?
Use the 5 mm graph paper page, or set Square size to 5 mm and Heavy line every 2 squares for centimeter lines.
How do I check that the squares printed at the right size?
Measure 10 squares with a ruler. At 100% scale, 10 squares of 1/4 inch measure exactly 2.5 inches, and 10 squares of 5 mm measure 5 cm.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up and no download. Change the settings, print it or save it as a PDF, and bookmark the address — your settings are stored in the link.
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