Printable bullet journal dot grid pages (A5)
Make your own bullet journal inserts: a 5 mm dot grid on A5 paper, the size of most notebooks. Print double-sided and bind them, or punch them for a ring planner.
27 × 39 dots · 5 mm
Ready-to-print bullet journal dot grid templates
Print one as it is, download the PDF, or load it into the editor above to adjust it first.
5 mm
1/4 inch
1/5 inch
1 cm
What is bullet journal dot grid?
Most bullet journals are A5 notebooks with a 5 mm dot grid. Printing your own pages lets you refill a ring or disc-bound planner, test a layout before drawing it in your notebook, or make a journal in any color. An A5 page with 8 mm margins holds 27 × 39 dots.
What bullet journal dot grid is used for
- Refills for A5 ring binders and disc-bound planners
- Monthly logs, weekly spreads and habit trackers
- Testing layouts before drawing them in your notebook
- Handmade journals and zines
Bullet journal dot grid on A4, Letter and other paper sizes
| Paper size | Printed area | At default settings |
|---|---|---|
| A5default148 × 210 mm | 132 × 194 mm | 27 × 39 dots · 5 mm |
| A4210 × 297 mm | 194 × 281 mm | 39 × 57 dots · 5 mm |
| US Letter8.5 × 11 in | 199.9 × 263.4 mm | 40 × 53 dots · 5 mm |
| A3297 × 420 mm | 281 × 404 mm | 57 × 81 dots · 5 mm |
| US Legal8.5 × 14 in | 199.9 × 339.6 mm | 40 × 68 dots · 5 mm |
How to print bullet journal dot grid at actual size
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Click “Download PDF” and open the file in your PDF viewer.
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In the print dialog, set the scale to 100% or “Actual size”, not “Fit to page”.
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Choose the paper size that matches your settings and print. Measure one square or line with a ruler to check.
Bullet journal dot grid: frequently asked questions
How do I print A5 pages if I only have A4 paper?
Most home printers take A5 paper directly. With A4 paper, print the A5 page at 100% and trim along the edge of the dot grid.
Can I print double-sided pages for binding?
Yes. Set the number of pages in the PDF and use your printer’s double-sided option. The dot grid is centered, so it lines up front and back.
What dot spacing do bullet journals use?
Almost all use 5 mm. If your handwriting is large, try 6 or 7 mm in the dot spacing setting.