1 cm graph paper PDF
Centimetre squares with a heavier line every five, for primary school maths and quick sketches.
Download the 1 cm graph paper PDF
Ready-made portrait file with a 10 mm margin. Print at 100% for true-size squares. No sign-up, no watermark.
- Square size
- 10 mm0.394 in
- Heavy line
- Every 5every 50 mm (1.969 in)
- US Letter portrait
- 19 × 25475 squares
- A4 portrait
- 19 × 27513 squares
A 1 cm grid is the standard teaching grid in much of the world. Each square is a centimetre on a side, so area and perimeter can be counted straight off the page, and a heavier line every five squares marks 5 cm intervals. Children can read it against a ruler without conversion.
On A4 paper the grid has 19 squares across and 27 down within a 10 mm margin. If you want a larger grid, reduce the margin in the generator below to 5 mm.
Good for
- Primary school maths: area, perimeter, symmetry
- Mapping and scale drawings with 1 cm = 1 m
- Charts and bar graphs with large labels
- Pixel-art and pattern drawing
Printing tips
- If the squares measure slightly less than 1 cm, your printer is scaling the page. Set it to 100%.
- A4 portrait gives the most squares per sheet.
- Need the full checklist? Read how to print grid paper at true size.
Change it before you download
The generator below starts with this exact paper. Adjust the square size, colours, margin or paper size and save your own PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm squares are on an A4 page?
With 10 mm margins, 19 across and 27 down, which is 513 squares.
What is the difference between 1 cm and 10 mm graph paper?
Nothing. They are the same size.
Can I print 1 cm graph paper on Letter?
Yes. Download the Letter file, which has 19 by 25 squares.