Grid paper guides
Practical advice on choosing, printing and using each kind of grid paper.
- How to print graph paper at true size
Settings that keep a 1 cm square exactly 1 cm, and a quick ruler test to prove it. (5 minute read)
- Graph paper sizes explained: which grid should you use?
From 1 mm to 1 inch, which square size suits which job. (6 minute read)
- Semi-log vs log-log paper: when to use each
How logarithmic paper works, and which version suits exponential or power-law data. (6 minute read)
- How to draw a cube on isometric paper
Draw your first cube in five steps, then build boxes, stairs and shapes. (5 minute read)
- How to match a knitting chart to your gauge
Turn a swatch measurement into a chart whose proportions match your knitting. (4 minute read)
- How to plot points on a coordinate plane
Axes, quadrants and ordered pairs, with a worked example you can try on a printed sheet. (5 minute read)