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1cm Hex Grid Paper - A4
Free printable 1cm hex grid paper (a4). Ideal for organic chemistry, D&D maps, and quilting. Download PDF instantly.
1cm Hex Grid Paper - LETTER
Free printable 1cm hex grid paper (letter). Ideal for organic chemistry, D&D maps, and quilting. Download PDF instantly.
dnd battle-map Templates (2)
1 Inch Hex Grid Paper - A4
Free printable 1 inch hex grid paper (a4). Ideal for organic chemistry, D&D maps, and quilting. Download PDF instantly.
1 Inch Hex Grid Paper - LETTER
Free printable 1 inch hex grid paper (letter). Ideal for organic chemistry, D&D maps, and quilting. Download PDF instantly.
organic chemistry Templates (2)
1/4 Inch Hex Grid Paper - A4
Free printable 1/4 inch hex grid paper (a4). Ideal for organic chemistry, D&D maps, and quilting. Download PDF instantly.
1/4 Inch Hex Grid Paper - LETTER
Free printable 1/4 inch hex grid paper (letter). Ideal for organic chemistry, D&D maps, and quilting. Download PDF instantly.
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About Printable Hex Grid Paper
1cm Specifications
1cm Hex Grid Paper - A4
This printable features a continuous pattern of regular hexagons with an exact side length of 1cm. The hexagonal grid is a highly versatile geometric pattern utilized across multiple academic and gaming disciplines.
Key Features:
- Exact Proportions: Mathematically perfect hexagons with 10mm sides.
- Edge-to-Edge Pattern: Seamless repeating pattern across the entire page.
- Perfect Fit: Sized natively for A4 paper.
Common Applications
- Quilting: Highly adaptable pattern favored for English paper piecing.
- Game Design: Excellent for board game map tile prototyping.
- Art & Design: Useful for creating geometric tessellations and patterns.
Printing Guidelines
To ensure the hexagons print at the exact specified size:
- In your print settings, ensure the scale is set to “Actual Size” (100%).
- Do not select “Fit to Printable Area”, as this will shrink the hexagons.
- Tip: For tabletop gaming battle maps, print on heavy cardstock and place inside clear plastic protectors for use with dry-erase markers.
Generate Custom Hex Paper
Need larger hexagons or a lighter colored grid? Use the Interactive Hex Grid Generator at the top of this page to customize the side length, line weight, and color directly in your browser.
By the Numbers
- Side length: 10mm (0.39in)
- Width across flats: 17.3mm (0.68in) – side length × √3
- Height point-to-point: 20mm (0.79in) – side length × 2
Who This Is For
A middle-ground hex size – smaller than the 1-inch battle-map standard, larger than the 1/4-inch organic chemistry grid – useful for general hex-based mapmaking or puzzle design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print this template on a different paper size?
Yes, but the measurements are calibrated specifically for A4 (210 × 297 mm). If you print on a different sheet size without matching scale, the printer will stretch or shrink every hexagon to fit, which throws off the exact side length. Use the generator to rebuild the template natively for your target size instead of rescaling this one.
What does the Interactive Generator let me change that this static PDF doesn’t?
This page is a fixed, pre-configured version. The generator behind it exposes hex size, line weight, and color as live sliders, with a preview that updates as you drag them – useful for a hex size that doesn’t match one of the three presets on this site.
Also Available
This 1cm hex sits between the two size-specific options on this site. For the tabletop-gaming standard, see D&D Battle Map (1 inch / 25.4mm). For the compact size built for ring structures, see Organic Chemistry (1/4 inch / 6.35mm).
One More Thing
A 1cm hex is large enough to letter a short label inside each cell by hand, which makes it a reasonable middle ground for general-purpose hex mapmaking that isn’t tied to a specific miniature or molecule scale.
Storage and Care
For hex-based maps you’ll reuse across multiple sessions, consider printing on cardstock and covering it with a clear sheet protector – a dry-erase or wet-erase marker on the plastic lets you mark and clear terrain or tokens repeatedly without reprinting the underlying grid.
Using This Digitally
If you map or sketch on a tablet instead of printing, this PDF opens directly in most PDF markup or VTT-adjacent apps (GoodNotes, Notability, or as a background layer in digital tabletop tools) – import it once and duplicate the page for repeated use, rather than re-downloading a fresh PDF each time. The hex geometry stays exact whether you’re working digitally or on paper, since it’s the same vector file either way.
A Note on Color
All line and guide colors on this site are chosen to photograph and photocopy predictably – if you plan to scan or copy a finished page rather than keep the original, a quick test copy is worth running before you commit a whole project to one setting, since screen colors and printed colors don’t always match exactly.
1cm Hex Grid Paper - LETTER
This printable features a continuous pattern of regular hexagons with an exact side length of 1cm. The hexagonal grid is a highly versatile geometric pattern utilized across multiple academic and gaming disciplines.
Key Features:
- Exact Proportions: Mathematically perfect hexagons with 10mm sides.
- Edge-to-Edge Pattern: Seamless repeating pattern across the entire page.
- Perfect Fit: Sized natively for LETTER paper.
Common Applications
- Quilting: Highly adaptable pattern favored for English paper piecing.
- Game Design: Excellent for board game map tile prototyping.
- Art & Design: Useful for creating geometric tessellations and patterns.
Printing Guidelines
To ensure the hexagons print at the exact specified size:
- In your print settings, ensure the scale is set to “Actual Size” (100%).
- Do not select “Fit to Printable Area”, as this will shrink the hexagons.
- Tip: For tabletop gaming battle maps, print on heavy cardstock and place inside clear plastic protectors for use with dry-erase markers.
Generate Custom Hex Paper
Need larger hexagons or a lighter colored grid? Use the Interactive Hex Grid Generator at the top of this page to customize the side length, line weight, and color directly in your browser.
By the Numbers
- Side length: 10mm (0.39in)
- Width across flats: 17.3mm (0.68in) – side length × √3
- Height point-to-point: 20mm (0.79in) – side length × 2
Who This Is For
A middle-ground hex size – smaller than the 1-inch battle-map standard, larger than the 1/4-inch organic chemistry grid – useful for general hex-based mapmaking or puzzle design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print this template on a different paper size?
Yes, but the measurements are calibrated specifically for US Letter (8.5 × 11 in). If you print on a different sheet size without matching scale, the printer will stretch or shrink every hexagon to fit, which throws off the exact side length. Use the generator to rebuild the template natively for your target size instead of rescaling this one.
What does the Interactive Generator let me change that this static PDF doesn’t?
This page is a fixed, pre-configured version. The generator behind it exposes hex size, line weight, and color as live sliders, with a preview that updates as you drag them – useful for a hex size that doesn’t match one of the three presets on this site.
Also Available
This 1cm hex sits between the two size-specific options on this site. For the tabletop-gaming standard, see D&D Battle Map (1 inch / 25.4mm). For the compact size built for ring structures, see Organic Chemistry (1/4 inch / 6.35mm).
One More Thing
A 1cm hex is large enough to letter a short label inside each cell by hand, which makes it a reasonable middle ground for general-purpose hex mapmaking that isn’t tied to a specific miniature or molecule scale.
Storage and Care
For hex-based maps you’ll reuse across multiple sessions, consider printing on cardstock and covering it with a clear sheet protector – a dry-erase or wet-erase marker on the plastic lets you mark and clear terrain or tokens repeatedly without reprinting the underlying grid.
Using This Digitally
If you map or sketch on a tablet instead of printing, this PDF opens directly in most PDF markup or VTT-adjacent apps (GoodNotes, Notability, or as a background layer in digital tabletop tools) – import it once and duplicate the page for repeated use, rather than re-downloading a fresh PDF each time. The hex geometry stays exact whether you’re working digitally or on paper, since it’s the same vector file either way.
A Note on Color
All line and guide colors on this site are chosen to photograph and photocopy predictably – if you plan to scan or copy a finished page rather than keep the original, a quick test copy is worth running before you commit a whole project to one setting, since screen colors and printed colors don’t always match exactly.
dnd battle-map Specifications
1 Inch Hex Grid Paper - A4
This printable features a continuous pattern of regular hexagons with an exact side length of 1 inch. The hexagonal grid is a highly versatile geometric pattern utilized across multiple academic and gaming disciplines.
Key Features:
- Exact Proportions: Mathematically perfect hexagons with 25.4mm sides.
- Edge-to-Edge Pattern: Seamless repeating pattern across the entire page.
- Perfect Fit: Sized natively for A4 paper.
Common Applications
- Tabletop RPGs: The standard grid size for Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder combat.
- Tactical Wargames: Facilitates natural diagonal movement compared to square grids.
- Miniatures: Perfectly sized for standard 28mm-32mm gaming miniatures.
Printing Guidelines
To ensure the hexagons print at the exact specified size:
- In your print settings, ensure the scale is set to “Actual Size” (100%).
- Do not select “Fit to Printable Area”, as this will shrink the hexagons.
- Tip: For tabletop gaming battle maps, print on heavy cardstock and place inside clear plastic protectors for use with dry-erase markers.
Generate Custom Hex Paper
Need larger hexagons or a lighter colored grid? Use the Interactive Hex Grid Generator at the top of this page to customize the side length, line weight, and color directly in your browser.
By the Numbers
- Side length: 25.4mm (1in)
- Width across flats: 44mm (1.73in) – side length × √3
- Height point-to-point: 50.8mm (2in) – side length × 2
Who This Is For
Tabletop RPG players and game masters – 1-inch hexes are the standard size for D&D and Pathfinder miniatures and hex-based battle maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print this template on a different paper size?
Yes, but the measurements are calibrated specifically for A4 (210 × 297 mm). If you print on a different sheet size without matching scale, the printer will stretch or shrink every hexagon to fit, which throws off the exact side length. Use the generator to rebuild the template natively for your target size instead of rescaling this one.
What does the Interactive Generator let me change that this static PDF doesn’t?
This page is a fixed, pre-configured version. The generator behind it exposes hex size, line weight, and color as live sliders, with a preview that updates as you drag them – useful for a hex size that doesn’t match one of the three presets on this site.
Also Available
This 1-inch hex is the tabletop-gaming standard. For a smaller general-purpose hex, see 1cm. For the compact size built for organic chemistry ring structures, see Organic Chemistry (1/4 inch).
One More Thing
Most commercial hex miniature bases (25-32mm) fit comfortably within a 1-inch hex cell with some room to spare, which is why this size became the tabletop wargaming standard rather than a smaller or larger hex.
Storage and Care
When mapping terrain across multiple pages for a large battle map, number the hex columns and rows lightly in pencil along one edge before running the session – taping several printed sheets together without a shared coordinate reference makes it easy to misalign hexes at the seams.
Using This Digitally
If you map or sketch on a tablet instead of printing, this PDF opens directly in most PDF markup or VTT-adjacent apps (GoodNotes, Notability, or as a background layer in digital tabletop tools) – import it once and duplicate the page for repeated use, rather than re-downloading a fresh PDF each time. The hex geometry stays exact whether you’re working digitally or on paper, since it’s the same vector file either way.
A Note on Color
All line and guide colors on this site are chosen to photograph and photocopy predictably – if you plan to scan or copy a finished page rather than keep the original, a quick test copy is worth running before you commit a whole project to one setting, since screen colors and printed colors don’t always match exactly.
1 Inch Hex Grid Paper - LETTER
This printable features a continuous pattern of regular hexagons with an exact side length of 1 inch. The hexagonal grid is a highly versatile geometric pattern utilized across multiple academic and gaming disciplines.
Key Features:
- Exact Proportions: Mathematically perfect hexagons with 25.4mm sides.
- Edge-to-Edge Pattern: Seamless repeating pattern across the entire page.
- Perfect Fit: Sized natively for LETTER paper.
Common Applications
- Tabletop RPGs: The standard grid size for Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder combat.
- Tactical Wargames: Facilitates natural diagonal movement compared to square grids.
- Miniatures: Perfectly sized for standard 28mm-32mm gaming miniatures.
Printing Guidelines
To ensure the hexagons print at the exact specified size:
- In your print settings, ensure the scale is set to “Actual Size” (100%).
- Do not select “Fit to Printable Area”, as this will shrink the hexagons.
- Tip: For tabletop gaming battle maps, print on heavy cardstock and place inside clear plastic protectors for use with dry-erase markers.
Generate Custom Hex Paper
Need larger hexagons or a lighter colored grid? Use the Interactive Hex Grid Generator at the top of this page to customize the side length, line weight, and color directly in your browser.
By the Numbers
- Side length: 25.4mm (1in)
- Width across flats: 44mm (1.73in) – side length × √3
- Height point-to-point: 50.8mm (2in) – side length × 2
Who This Is For
Tabletop RPG players and game masters – 1-inch hexes are the standard size for D&D and Pathfinder miniatures and hex-based battle maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print this template on a different paper size?
Yes, but the measurements are calibrated specifically for US Letter (8.5 × 11 in). If you print on a different sheet size without matching scale, the printer will stretch or shrink every hexagon to fit, which throws off the exact side length. Use the generator to rebuild the template natively for your target size instead of rescaling this one.
What does the Interactive Generator let me change that this static PDF doesn’t?
This page is a fixed, pre-configured version. The generator behind it exposes hex size, line weight, and color as live sliders, with a preview that updates as you drag them – useful for a hex size that doesn’t match one of the three presets on this site.
Also Available
This 1-inch hex is the tabletop-gaming standard. For a smaller general-purpose hex, see 1cm. For the compact size built for organic chemistry ring structures, see Organic Chemistry (1/4 inch).
One More Thing
Most commercial hex miniature bases (25-32mm) fit comfortably within a 1-inch hex cell with some room to spare, which is why this size became the tabletop wargaming standard rather than a smaller or larger hex.
Storage and Care
When mapping terrain across multiple pages for a large battle map, number the hex columns and rows lightly in pencil along one edge before running the session – taping several printed sheets together without a shared coordinate reference makes it easy to misalign hexes at the seams.
Using This Digitally
If you map or sketch on a tablet instead of printing, this PDF opens directly in most PDF markup or VTT-adjacent apps (GoodNotes, Notability, or as a background layer in digital tabletop tools) – import it once and duplicate the page for repeated use, rather than re-downloading a fresh PDF each time. The hex geometry stays exact whether you’re working digitally or on paper, since it’s the same vector file either way.
A Note on Color
All line and guide colors on this site are chosen to photograph and photocopy predictably – if you plan to scan or copy a finished page rather than keep the original, a quick test copy is worth running before you commit a whole project to one setting, since screen colors and printed colors don’t always match exactly.
organic chemistry Specifications
1/4 Inch Hex Grid Paper - A4
This printable features a continuous pattern of regular hexagons with an exact side length of 1/4 inch. The hexagonal grid is a highly versatile geometric pattern utilized across multiple academic and gaming disciplines.
Key Features:
- Exact Proportions: Mathematically perfect hexagons with 6.35mm sides.
- Edge-to-Edge Pattern: Seamless repeating pattern across the entire page.
- Perfect Fit: Sized natively for A4 paper.
Common Applications
- Organic Chemistry: Practical for drawing chemical structures and carbon rings (like benzene).
- Molecular Diagrams: Ensures consistent angles and proportions for complex structures.
- Board Game Prototyping: A great scale for small-scale strategy game maps.
Printing Guidelines
To ensure the hexagons print at the exact specified size:
- In your print settings, ensure the scale is set to “Actual Size” (100%).
- Do not select “Fit to Printable Area”, as this will shrink the hexagons.
- Tip: For tabletop gaming battle maps, print on heavy cardstock and place inside clear plastic protectors for use with dry-erase markers.
Generate Custom Hex Paper
Need larger hexagons or a lighter colored grid? Use the Interactive Hex Grid Generator at the top of this page to customize the side length, line weight, and color directly in your browser.
By the Numbers
- Side length: 6.4mm (0.25in)
- Width across flats: 11mm (0.43in) – side length × √3
- Height point-to-point: 12.7mm (0.5in) – side length × 2
Who This Is For
Organic chemistry students sketching ring structures – the small 1/4-inch hex is sized to keep a full page of benzene rings and fused-ring structures legible without wasting space on oversized cells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print this template on a different paper size?
Yes, but the measurements are calibrated specifically for A4 (210 × 297 mm). If you print on a different sheet size without matching scale, the printer will stretch or shrink every hexagon to fit, which throws off the exact side length. Use the generator to rebuild the template natively for your target size instead of rescaling this one.
What does the Interactive Generator let me change that this static PDF doesn’t?
This page is a fixed, pre-configured version. The generator behind it exposes hex size, line weight, and color as live sliders, with a preview that updates as you drag them – useful for a hex size that doesn’t match one of the three presets on this site.
Also Available
This compact 1/4-inch hex is sized for chemistry notation. For a larger general-purpose hex, see 1cm. For the tabletop-gaming standard, see D&D Battle Map (1 inch).
One More Thing
At this scale, a single benzene ring occupies roughly six adjacent hex cells, which is tight enough to fit multiple fused-ring structures (like naphthalene or anthracene) on one page without redrawing the grid at a different scale.
Storage and Care
When sketching fused-ring structures, lightly pencil the outer ring skeleton across the whole structure before adding substituents or lone pairs to individual atoms – committing to the full ring layout first avoids running out of page width partway through a larger molecule.
Using This Digitally
If you map or sketch on a tablet instead of printing, this PDF opens directly in most PDF markup or VTT-adjacent apps (GoodNotes, Notability, or as a background layer in digital tabletop tools) – import it once and duplicate the page for repeated use, rather than re-downloading a fresh PDF each time. The hex geometry stays exact whether you’re working digitally or on paper, since it’s the same vector file either way.
A Note on Color
All line and guide colors on this site are chosen to photograph and photocopy predictably – if you plan to scan or copy a finished page rather than keep the original, a quick test copy is worth running before you commit a whole project to one setting, since screen colors and printed colors don’t always match exactly.
1/4 Inch Hex Grid Paper - LETTER
This printable features a continuous pattern of regular hexagons with an exact side length of 1/4 inch. The hexagonal grid is a highly versatile geometric pattern utilized across multiple academic and gaming disciplines.
Key Features:
- Exact Proportions: Mathematically perfect hexagons with 6.35mm sides.
- Edge-to-Edge Pattern: Seamless repeating pattern across the entire page.
- Perfect Fit: Sized natively for LETTER paper.
Common Applications
- Organic Chemistry: Practical for drawing chemical structures and carbon rings (like benzene).
- Molecular Diagrams: Ensures consistent angles and proportions for complex structures.
- Board Game Prototyping: A great scale for small-scale strategy game maps.
Printing Guidelines
To ensure the hexagons print at the exact specified size:
- In your print settings, ensure the scale is set to “Actual Size” (100%).
- Do not select “Fit to Printable Area”, as this will shrink the hexagons.
- Tip: For tabletop gaming battle maps, print on heavy cardstock and place inside clear plastic protectors for use with dry-erase markers.
Generate Custom Hex Paper
Need larger hexagons or a lighter colored grid? Use the Interactive Hex Grid Generator at the top of this page to customize the side length, line weight, and color directly in your browser.
By the Numbers
- Side length: 6.4mm (0.25in)
- Width across flats: 11mm (0.43in) – side length × √3
- Height point-to-point: 12.7mm (0.5in) – side length × 2
Who This Is For
Organic chemistry students sketching ring structures – the small 1/4-inch hex is sized to keep a full page of benzene rings and fused-ring structures legible without wasting space on oversized cells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print this template on a different paper size?
Yes, but the measurements are calibrated specifically for US Letter (8.5 × 11 in). If you print on a different sheet size without matching scale, the printer will stretch or shrink every hexagon to fit, which throws off the exact side length. Use the generator to rebuild the template natively for your target size instead of rescaling this one.
What does the Interactive Generator let me change that this static PDF doesn’t?
This page is a fixed, pre-configured version. The generator behind it exposes hex size, line weight, and color as live sliders, with a preview that updates as you drag them – useful for a hex size that doesn’t match one of the three presets on this site.
Also Available
This compact 1/4-inch hex is sized for chemistry notation. For a larger general-purpose hex, see 1cm. For the tabletop-gaming standard, see D&D Battle Map (1 inch).
One More Thing
At this scale, a single benzene ring occupies roughly six adjacent hex cells, which is tight enough to fit multiple fused-ring structures (like naphthalene or anthracene) on one page without redrawing the grid at a different scale.
Storage and Care
When sketching fused-ring structures, lightly pencil the outer ring skeleton across the whole structure before adding substituents or lone pairs to individual atoms – committing to the full ring layout first avoids running out of page width partway through a larger molecule.
Using This Digitally
If you map or sketch on a tablet instead of printing, this PDF opens directly in most PDF markup or VTT-adjacent apps (GoodNotes, Notability, or as a background layer in digital tabletop tools) – import it once and duplicate the page for repeated use, rather than re-downloading a fresh PDF each time. The hex geometry stays exact whether you’re working digitally or on paper, since it’s the same vector file either way.
A Note on Color
All line and guide colors on this site are chosen to photograph and photocopy predictably – if you plan to scan or copy a finished page rather than keep the original, a quick test copy is worth running before you commit a whole project to one setting, since screen colors and printed colors don’t always match exactly.