How to print hexagon graph paper
- The paper type is already selected. Choose A4, US Letter, A5, Legal or A3 and portrait or landscape.
- Adjust the spacing, line colour, line weight and margins until the preview looks right.
- Press Print / Save as PDF, or download the page as SVG or PNG.
Uses for hexagon graph paper
Hex grids are used for tabletop wargames, role-playing game overworld maps, board game design, English paper-piecing quilts, organic chemistry ring diagrams and tessellation art. Each hexagon touches six neighbours at equal distance, which makes movement on hex maps fairer than on square grids.
For miniature games, 25 mm (about one inch) hexes are typical; for overworld maps, smaller hexes fit more terrain on a page.
Pages are generated as vector graphics at exact real-world sizes, so they print sharply. In the print dialog set scale to 100% (not "fit to page") so the spacing is accurate. You can also change the colour and line weight, add a header for name and date, download an SVG or PNG, or switch to any other paper type. Everything is generated in your browser.
FAQ
What size hex for D&D maps?
About one inch (25 mm) across for miniatures, or smaller for world maps.
Can I use it for quilting templates?
Yes. Print at 100% scale and check the hexagon size with a ruler.
Are the hexagons flat-top or pointy-top?
They are pointy-top, in offset rows.