1/5 Inch Graph Paper
Fifth-inch graph paper — five squares per inch — is the ruling most people picture when they think of graph paper. It is the standard in US school graph notebooks. Generate it on Letter or A4 and print or download a vector PDF.
What is 1/5 inch graph paper?
- Each square is 0.2 inches on a side, so five squares fit across one inch.
- A heavier line every 5 squares marks each inch, keeping long plots aligned.
- The squares are roomy enough to write coordinates inside, which is why schools favor it.
What is it good for?
- Middle- and high-school math and graphing.
- General note-taking and quick plots.
- Turning into a numbered math grid with axis numbers and arrows.
Make it a coordinate grid
- Turn on axis numbers and arrows to convert it into a numbered plane.
- When the range crosses zero, the axes draw through the origin automatically.
- See the coordinate plane page for a ready-made four-quadrant version.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1/5 inch graph paper?
A grid with five squares per inch — each square is 0.2 inches. It is the standard ruling in US school graph notebooks.
Is 1/5 inch the same as 5 squares per inch?
Yes. 1/5 inch spacing means five squares fit in every inch.
Can I add numbered axes?
Yes. Turn on axis numbers and arrows in the generator to make a numbered math grid with quadrant axes.
Will it print at the right size?
Yes, at 100% scale. Disable Fit to Page so the squares stay true to size.