Free Graph Paper

1/2 Inch Graph Paper

1/2 inch graph paper has two squares per inch, so each square is big enough for a number or letter written by a young child. It sits between standard 1/4 inch quad paper and extra-large 1 inch grids.

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Print at 100% / Actual size for an exact grid.

A US Letter sheet with 10 mm margins holds a grid of 15 × 20 squares.

What people use it for

How to print it

  1. Choose the paper type, grid size and paper size above. The preview updates as you go.
  2. Click Download PDF (or Print to open it straight away).
  3. In the print dialog, set the scale to 100% or Actual size so the grid measures exactly what you selected.

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Frequently asked questions

Why use 1/2 inch graph paper for math?

Writing one digit per square keeps place values lined up, which cuts down mistakes in column addition, subtraction, multiplication and long division.

How many 1/2 inch squares fit on a page?

With 10 mm margins, a Letter page fits 15 squares across and 20 down; an A4 page fits 14 × 21.