Printable 1/4 inch graph paper (4 squares per inch)
Four squares to the inch: the most common graph paper in American classrooms, for math, charts and quick sketches.
30 × 40 squares · 0.25″
Ready-to-print 1/4 inch graph paper templates
Print one as it is, download the PDF, or load it into the editor above to adjust it first.
1/4 inch
5 mm
1 cm
Engineering 1/10″
1 mm grid
What is 1/4 inch graph paper?
Quarter-inch graph paper, often sold as “4×4 graph paper” or “4 squares per inch”, has squares 1/4 inch (about 6.35 mm) wide. Each square fits one digit or letter, which makes it popular for math worksheets, coordinate graphs and room layouts where one square equals one foot. A US Letter page with half-inch margins holds 30 × 40 squares.
What 1/4 inch graph paper is used for
- Coordinate graphs and geometry homework
- Lining up digits in long division and multiplication
- Room and floor plans at one square per foot
- Charts, game boards and simple pixel art
1/4 inch graph paper on A4, Letter and other paper sizes
| Paper size | Printed area | At default settings |
|---|---|---|
| US Letterdefault8.5 × 11 in | 7.5 × 10 in | 30 × 40 squares · 0.25″ |
| A4210 × 297 mm | 7.2677 × 10.6929 in | 29 × 42 squares · 0.25″ |
| A5148 × 210 mm | 4.8268 × 7.2677 in | 19 × 29 squares · 0.25″ |
| A3297 × 420 mm | 10.6929 × 15.5354 in | 42 × 62 squares · 0.25″ |
| US Legal8.5 × 14 in | 7.5 × 13 in | 30 × 52 squares · 0.25″ |
How to print 1/4 inch graph paper 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.
1/4 inch graph paper: frequently asked questions
Is 1/4 inch graph paper the same as 4×4 graph paper?
Yes. “4×4” or “4 squares per inch” graph paper has squares 1/4 inch (about 6.35 mm) wide.
How many squares are on a page?
30 × 40 squares on US Letter with half-inch margins, and 29 × 42 on A4. The preview shows the exact count for your margins.
Can I use it for room planning?
Yes. A common scale is one square per foot, so a 12 × 15 ft room is drawn as 12 × 15 squares.