Standard classroom grid — 1 cm = 10 mm

1 cm (10 mm)
graph paper

Printable 1 cm (10 mm) graph paper with 21 × 29 squares on A4 — download a vector PDF free.

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About 1 cm (10 mm) graph paper

Each square measures 1 cm (≈ 0.39 in). A portrait page holds 21 × 29 squares on A4 and 21 × 27 on Letter. 1 cm graph paper is the size of choice for:

  • Primary-school maths with one digit per square
  • Area and perimeter exercises (one square = 1 cm²)
  • Bar charts and line graphs in lab reports

All PDFs are vector graphics — perfect print quality at any zoom. Available in A4, A3, Letter, Legal, and A5, portrait or landscape, in nine color options.

How many 1 cm squares fit on A4?+
A4 (210 × 297 mm) holds 21 columns × 29 rows = 609 squares at 1 cm (10 mm) spacing in portrait orientation.
Is 1 cm the same as 10 mm?+
Yes — 1 cm and 10 mm are exactly the same spacing. 1 centimetre = 10 millimetres. Whether you search for "1 cm graph paper" or "10 mm graph paper" you need the same grid.
Is this free?+
Yes — all PDFs and the print function are completely free. No sign-up, no watermark.
What paper sizes are available?+
A4, A3, A5, Letter, and Legal — all in portrait and landscape orientation.
  1. Open the PDF. Click ↓ Download PDF and open the file in your browser or PDF reader.
  2. Print at 100%. In the print dialog choose 100% or “Actual size” and turn off “Fit to page” (or “Scale to fit”).
  3. Check with a ruler. Measure 10 squares: they should span exactly 100 mm.

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