Graph Paper · No. 01
Graph Paper 3 lines per inch (a4)
3 lines per inch grid, portrait, a4, index lines
Choosing and using this paper
Choosing and printing this specification
These 8.47 mm squares leave room for large marks, counters and introductory graphs. They fit fewer cells on a sheet than a 5 mm grid; choose a smaller interval for detailed plots or long calculations.
How much space the layout gives you
The selected A4 sheet measures 210 × 297 mm in this orientation. Switching orientation changes the space across and down, while the cell or dot interval stays the same. Match the orientation to the shape of your chart or page layout.
What the bold guides mean
A heavier line marks every 5 cells, so one bold block spans 42.35 mm. Use the blocks to count positions quickly; the smaller cells still have the same scale. Add axis labels if the grid represents quantities.
Paper and printer choice
Load A4 when using this preset. If your printer or binder uses US Letter, choose Letter in the editor before exporting; fitting an A4 PDF to Letter changes the spacing. Check where a hole punch will land before printing a stack.
Questions about this format
- How can I check the printed spacing?
Print at 100% or Actual Size, then measure from one rule or dot to the one ten intervals away. That distance should be 84.7 mm for this 8.47 mm preset. Measuring ten intervals is easier than judging one small gap; exclude the thickness of the lines.
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