1/4 Inch Graph Paper

One-quarter-inch graph paper — four squares to the inch — is the quad-ruled standard you remember from math and science class. This printable PDF gives you evenly spaced 6.35 mm squares on US Letter, with a light grid that is easy to write over and clean enough to photocopy.

Specifications

1/4 Inch Graph Paper specifications
Paper sizeUS Letter (215.9 × 279.4 mm)
OrientationPortrait
Spacing1/4 inch
Paper typeGraph
Marginsmall (8 mm)
Line colorLight gray
Line thicknessThin
File typePDF (vector) · PNG

Frequently asked questions

How many squares per inch is 1/4 inch graph paper?

Four squares per inch. Each square measures 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) on every side, giving the familiar quad-ruled grid.

What paper size is this template?

It is set to US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) by default. Switch to A4 or A5 in the editor if you need a different size.

Will it print at the correct size?

For a true-to-size grid, print at 100% scale (turn off "Fit to page" or "Shrink oversized pages"). The PDF is built at exact A4, Letter or A5 dimensions, so 5 mm really measures 5 mm on paper.

Is 1/4 inch the same as 5 mm graph paper?

They are close but not identical: 1/4 inch is 6.35 mm, slightly larger than a 5 mm metric square. Use the metric template if you specifically need 5 mm.