1/2 inch graph paper PDF
Large half-inch squares for early learners, big sketches and posters.
Download the 1/2 inch 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
- 12.7 mm0.5 in
- Heavy line
- Every 2every 25.4 mm (1 in)
- US Letter portrait
- 15 × 20300 squares
- A4 portrait
- 14 × 21294 squares
Half-inch squares are big. Two of them make an inch, so the heavier line falls every second square. Young students can place a point or write a digit in each square without crowding, which makes this the paper for first lessons on graphs, area and perimeter.
The big grid also suits design work where you want a rough layout, such as a room plan, a quilt block or a game board. The page holds 15 by 20 squares on Letter paper.
Good for
- Elementary maths: bar graphs, area and perimeter
- Game boards and puzzle grids
- Quilt block and tile planning
- Handwriting size practice with the square as a guide
Printing tips
- Print on card for a durable game board.
- Switch the paper tint to cream or pale blue for a softer page.
- 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
What age is half-inch graph paper for?
Children around 6 to 9 find it easiest, although adults use it for large sketches too.
How many squares are on a page?
On Letter with 10 mm margins there are 15 across and 20 down. The stats panel shows the A4 counts.
Can I print it in landscape?
Yes, there is a landscape PDF for each paper size.