3x5 Index Card Template: uses, sizes and printing tips
Classic 3 × 5 inch index cards — a red header line and blue-gray lines at ¼ inch — four to a landscape Letter page with cut lines. Use them for study notes, recipes, speeches and to-do cards; switch to blank, graph or dot cards.
How to print it
- Choose the card type and card size — the page fills with as many cards as fit, with light gray cut lines between them.
- Choose lined, blank, graph or dot cards where it applies, and portrait or landscape to change how many cards fit.
- Print on card stock for sturdy cards, or on plain paper for practice.
- Cut along the gray lines with a paper trimmer — the cards share cut lines, so there is no waste between them.
Tips
- Write one fact per card — it makes studying with spaced repetition easier.
- A paper trimmer gives straighter edges than scissors and is much faster for a full stack.
- Print a test on plain paper first if you are using expensive card stock.
FAQ
How many 3x5 cards fit on a page?
Four on Letter in landscape (2 × 2) — exactly 10 × 6 inches of the page.
Can I print on real index card stock?
Most printers take 3 × 5 card stock in the manual feed slot; set a custom paper size of 3 × 5 in and print one card per page.
Can I print the cards double-sided?
Yes. The cards are centered on the page, so the front and back line up when your printer flips on the long edge. Print one test sheet first.
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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