5mm Graph Paper Printable
Standard metric squared paper with 5 mm squares. Defaults to darker lines every centimetre—print on A4 or Letter at Actual size.
Print at “Actual size” or 100% scale so the spacing comes out exactly as set. Everything is made in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Ready-made 5 mm PDFs
Just need one sheet? Download a finished template in Letter or A4.
1/4 inch grid 
1/2 inch grid 
1/5 inch grid 
5 mm grid 
1 cm grid Paper style templates
Browse 50+ tint and border styles, then reuse them here—or pick a custom color and upload your own background image in the Background panel.
How to print 5 mm graph paper
- Confirm the square size Square size is set to 5 mm with a darker line every 2 squares (each centimetre).
- Prefer A4 for metric work A4 matches most metric exercise books; Letter also keeps exact 5 mm squares.
- Download the PDF Use the PDF so millimetre spacing stays true.
- Print at 100% Choose Actual size; then measure 20 mm on the ruler check mark if enabled.
5 mm is the metric everyday grid
In Europe and Asia, 5 mm squared paper is the usual notebook grid. Ten squares make 5 cm; twenty make 10 cm. This page preselects darker lines every two squares so centimetres are easy to count.
US inch grids: 1/4 inch and half inch. More options on the graph paper hub.
Printing tips
Print at Actual size. Pair with A4 paper for classroom packs. See how to print graph paper at true scale.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5mm graph paper the same as squared paper?
Yes—squares with 5 mm sides, the common metric exercise-book grid.
Why are some lines darker?
By default every second line is darker so each centimetre is marked. You can change or turn that off in the tool.
Should I use A4?
A4 is the usual match for metric grids; Letter still prints true 5 mm squares.
How do I verify the size?
Enable the ruler check mark, print at 100%, and measure the 20 mm reference line.
Need 1 cm squares instead?
Open the graph paper generator and choose 1 cm under Square size.