The cells on my printed graph paper are smaller than 5 mm. Why?

If “Fit to paper” or “Shrink to fit” is on in your print settings, the printer shrinks everything by a few percent to fit its printable area. Set the scale to “100%” or “Actual size” in the print dialog. Put a ruler on the 50 mm check ruler at the bottom to confirm it printed at actual size.

How wide are A, B, and C ruled lines?

Typical notebook line spacing in Japan is 7 mm for A ruled, 6 mm for B ruled, 5 mm for C ruled, and 8 mm for U ruled. B ruled (6 mm) is the most common for notebooks and loose-leaf; C ruled suits small handwriting and A ruled roomy writing. This tool makes any spacing from 3 mm to 15 mm.

Why is the third line of the 4-line paper red?

The third line from the top is the baseline, which most letters sit on. Only g, j, p, q, and y go below it, so a red baseline helps children and beginners find where letters go. You can also turn the red off or make the second line dotted.

How many characters does the manuscript paper hold?

It fits as many cells as possible from the cell size, ruby spacing, paper size, and margin, and shows rows × characters above the preview. For the common 400-character sheet (20 × 20), use vertical writing, B4 landscape, 11 mm cells, 50% ruby spacing, and a 15 mm margin.

How should I choose the hex size?

You set the distance between opposite sides of each hexagon (the hex width). For board and miniature games, 1 inch (25.4 mm) is standard; for just drawing maps without pieces, about 12–16 mm is easy to draw on. The number of hexes per sheet is shown above the preview.

Can I use it as a template in note apps like GoodNotes?

Yes. “Save as PNG” creates a 2480 × 3508 px image (300 dpi) for A4; import it via the app’s “Import template” or “Add cover / paper”. For apps that want a PDF, use “Print” and set the destination to “Save as PDF”.

What are Cornell notes?

A note-taking method devised at Cornell University in the US that divides a page into a cue column (left), a notes column (right), and a summary area (bottom). Write in the notes column during class, then add key points and questions to the cue column, and finally summarize the page at the bottom — making notes easy to review.

Print Graph Paper, Handwriting Lines & Manuscript Paper | Paper Maker in mm

A tool to print graph and lined paper on the spot, choosing cell size, line color and weight, and margins in millimeters. Make 10 kinds in A4, B5, A5, B4, A3, or Letter: graph paper (1–20 mm, thicker line every 5 cells), dot grid for bullet journals, ruled paper (A/B ruled), 4-line handwriting paper (red baseline), kanji practice grids with cross guides and faint tracing characters, vertical or horizontal Japanese manuscript paper, music staff and guitar/bass tab, isometric triangle grid, hex grid for TRPGs, and Cornell notes. A 50 mm check ruler at the bottom lets you confirm with a ruler that it printed at actual size. Save as PNG (300 dpi) or SVG to use as a template in note apps like GoodNotes.

Paper type

Paper size & orientation

Margin10mm

Home printers often can’t print within 3–5 mm of the edge, so 5 mm or more is recommended.

Graph paper settings

Cell size5mmThicker line every

Line color & weight

Add a “name & date” field at the topAdd a 50 mm check ruler at the bottom

PREVIEW

5 mm graph (A4 portrait)

Per sheet: 38 × 55 cells

When printing, set the scale to “100%” or “Actual size” and turn off “Fit to paper”. If the ruler is shorter than 50 mm, it was printed reduced.

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About Print Graph Paper, Handwriting Lines & Manuscript Paper | Paper Maker in mm

The graph & lined paper maker lets you print paper such as graph paper, 4-line handwriting paper, and manuscript paper on the spot, choosing cell size, line color and weight, and margins in millimeters. You can make 10 kinds: graph paper (1–20 mm, thicker line every 5 cells), dot grid, ruled paper (A 7 mm, B 6 mm, C 5 mm), 4-line handwriting paper (red third line as the baseline), kanji practice grids (dotted cross guides and faint tracing characters), Japanese manuscript paper (vertical or horizontal, with space for ruby), music staff and 6-line guitar / 4-line bass tab, isometric triangle grid, hex grid, and Cornell notes. Choose A4, B5, A5, B4, A3, or Letter in portrait or landscape, and see how many cells or lines fit on a sheet. The paper is drawn as an SVG in millimeters, so if you set the print scale to 100% (actual size), 5 mm graph paper is exactly 5 mm on paper. A 50 mm check ruler at the bottom lets you confirm with a ruler that it wasn’t shrunk. You can also save as PNG (300 dpi) or SVG to use as a template in note apps like GoodNotes.

How to use Print Graph Paper, Handwriting Lines & Manuscript Paper | Paper Maker in mm

1Under “Paper type”, choose graph paper, dot grid, 4-line handwriting, kanji practice grid, manuscript paper, and so on
2Choose the paper size (A4, B5, etc.), portrait or landscape, and the margin
3Set the cell size or line spacing with a preset or the slider (5 mm graph, 6 mm B ruled, etc.)
4Pick the line color and weight, and add a “name & date” field or the check ruler if needed
5Press “Print” and choose 100% (actual size) and no margins in the print dialog. To save as PDF, set the destination to “Save as PDF”
6For note apps, press “Save as PNG”; for data whose lines stay sharp when enlarged, press “Save as SVG”

Great for

Print 5 mm or 1 mm graph paper for graph or geometry homework without buying any
Make 4-line handwriting sheets with a red baseline for elementary or junior high English practice
Make kanji practice sheets with model characters and faint tracing characters for children
Print vertical manuscript paper for drafting essays and book reports
Print blank music staff or guitar/bass tab for composing or transcribing by ear
Draw TRPG or board game maps on a hex grid
Practice isometric drawing or sketch objects and rooms on a triangle grid
Take class or lecture notes in the Cornell format (cue column, notes column, summary)
Add your own graph or lined templates to note apps such as GoodNotes or Notability

Good to know

When printing, set the scale to “100%”, “Actual size”, or “Original size”, and turn off “Fit to paper” or “Shrink to fit”. If left on, it shrinks by a few percent and 5 mm graph paper becomes about 4.8 mm.
Put a ruler on the check ruler at the bottom: if it measures 50 mm, it printed at actual size. If it’s shorter, it was shrunk — review your print settings.
Home printers usually can’t print within about 3–5 mm of the paper edge. Setting the margin to 0 can cut off lines at the edges, so 5 mm or more is safer.
B5 and B4 follow Japan’s JIS standard (B5 is 182 × 257 mm), which is slightly different from the international ISO B5 (176 × 250 mm).
Model characters in the kanji practice grid use a textbook-style font installed on your computer or phone (such as UD Digi Kyokasho). Devices without one show a Mincho font instead, so stroke endings may look slightly different from a textbook.
PNGs are exported at 300 dpi (slightly lower for A3 and B4 to fit device limits). For printing, SVG or “Save as PDF” in the print dialog keeps lines sharp when enlarged.
Settings are saved in this browser so you can start from the same paper next time. All paper is generated inside your browser and nothing is sent to a server.

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FAQ

The cells on my printed graph paper are smaller than 5 mm. Why?: If “Fit to paper” or “Shrink to fit” is on in your print settings, the printer shrinks everything by a few percent to fit its printable area. Set the scale to “100%” or “Actual size” in the print dialog. Put a ruler on the 50 mm check ruler at the bottom to confirm it printed at actual size.
How wide are A, B, and C ruled lines?: Typical notebook line spacing in Japan is 7 mm for A ruled, 6 mm for B ruled, 5 mm for C ruled, and 8 mm for U ruled. B ruled (6 mm) is the most common for notebooks and loose-leaf; C ruled suits small handwriting and A ruled roomy writing. This tool makes any spacing from 3 mm to 15 mm.
Why is the third line of the 4-line paper red?: The third line from the top is the baseline, which most letters sit on. Only g, j, p, q, and y go below it, so a red baseline helps children and beginners find where letters go. You can also turn the red off or make the second line dotted.
How many characters does the manuscript paper hold?: It fits as many cells as possible from the cell size, ruby spacing, paper size, and margin, and shows rows × characters above the preview. For the common 400-character sheet (20 × 20), use vertical writing, B4 landscape, 11 mm cells, 50% ruby spacing, and a 15 mm margin.
How should I choose the hex size?: You set the distance between opposite sides of each hexagon (the hex width). For board and miniature games, 1 inch (25.4 mm) is standard; for just drawing maps without pieces, about 12–16 mm is easy to draw on. The number of hexes per sheet is shown above the preview.
Can I use it as a template in note apps like GoodNotes?: Yes. “Save as PNG” creates a 2480 × 3508 px image (300 dpi) for A4; import it via the app’s “Import template” or “Add cover / paper”. For apps that want a PDF, use “Print” and set the destination to “Save as PDF”.
What are Cornell notes?: A note-taking method devised at Cornell University in the US that divides a page into a cue column (left), a notes column (right), and a summary area (bottom). Write in the notes column during class, then add key points and questions to the cue column, and finally summarize the page at the bottom — making notes easy to review.

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