A4 Hex Grid
Most countries210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in)
International home, school, and office printing
Printable Hex Grid
Printable Hex Grid Paper
Choose the hex size, flat-top or pointy-top layout, and page orientation before downloading.
Print at Actual Size or 100% so the prepared measurements stay accurate.
What is hex grid paper?
Hex grid paper covers the page with equal six-sided cells. Each cell connects naturally in six directions, making distance, adjacency, and movement easier to represent than on a square grid.
Use it for tabletop and strategy-game maps, terrain planning, chemistry ring sketches, route diagrams, mosaics, and repeating geometric patterns. Choose flat-top or pointy-top hexes to match your game system or drawing direction, then select a cell size that leaves enough room for labels and symbols.
Which paper size should I choose?
Check the size printed on your paper pack or shown in the printer tray. A4 is standard in most countries, while US Letter is standard in the United States and Canada. Choose a larger size only when your printer or print service supports it.
US Letter Hex Grid
United States & Canada8.5 x 11 in (215.9 x 279.4 mm)
US home, school, and office printing
Large and special paper sizes
A3 Hex Grid
297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in)
Engineering sketches and larger diagrams
A2 Hex Grid
420 x 594 mm (16.54 x 23.39 in)
Large plans, displays, and technical drawings
US Legal Hex Grid
8.5 x 14 in (215.9 x 355.6 mm)
Long worksheets, calculations, and plans
Tabloid (11 x 17) Hex Grid
11 x 17 in (279.4 x 431.8 mm)
Large handouts, plans, and presentation sheets
Poster Hex Grid
18 x 24 in (457.2 x 609.6 mm)
Wall charts, maps, displays, and large plans
Which hex size should you choose?
The choices below explain what changes and when each option is useful. Make the actual selection in the download panel at the top of the page.
5mm
A 5mm hex grid fits more cells on each sheet for compact maps, dense diagrams, fine game planning, and technical layouts.
6mm
A 6mm hex grid balances cell count and writing room for general maps, tabletop planning, chemistry diagrams, and classroom activities.
10mm
A 10mm hex grid provides larger cells for labels, tokens, classroom demonstrations, encounter maps, and layouts that need more writing room.
Flat-top or pointy-top hexes?
The choices below explain what changes and when each option is useful. Make the actual selection in the download panel at the top of the page.
Flat Top
Flat-top hexes have horizontal upper and lower edges and form staggered columns across the page. Flat-top grids are a familiar choice for wide maps, board-game layouts, and routes that visually emphasize east-west movement.
Pointy Top
Pointy-top hexes have a vertex at the top and bottom and form staggered rows across the page. Pointy-top grids suit vertically organized maps, alternate game-board layouts, and routes that visually emphasize north-south movement.
What is hex grid paper used for?
Tabletop and game maps
Plan movement, terrain, encounters, and board layouts with six equal neighboring directions.
Chemistry and diagrams
Sketch ring structures, networks, tiling systems, and connected processes on a repeated hexagonal guide.
Patterns and spatial planning
Build mosaics, route maps, seating layouts, and geometric designs with consistent cells.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about choosing, downloading, customizing, and printing this paper.
What is the difference between flat-top and pointy-top hexes?
Flat-top hexes have horizontal top and bottom edges. Pointy-top hexes have a vertex at the top and bottom. Choose the layout that matches your map or game system.
What does the hex size measure?
The listed value is the side length of each regular hexagon. Larger values create fewer, roomier cells for labels or tokens.
Which file format should I download?
Choose PDF when you want to print at an accurate physical size. Use PNG for notes, worksheets, and image-based documents. Choose SVG when you need an editable vector file for a drawing or design application.
Should I choose portrait or landscape?
Portrait gives you more vertical working room for worksheets, notes, and tall diagrams. Landscape gives you more horizontal room for charts, maps, tables, timelines, and wide drawings. The prepared measurements stay the same in either orientation when you print at 100%.
Why did the paper print at the wrong size?
The print dialog probably scaled the page. Print the PDF at Actual Size or 100%, and turn off Fit to Page, Shrink, and other automatic scaling options. The paper size selected in the print dialog must also match the file you downloaded.
Can I customize this paper?
Yes. Open the hex grid generator when the ready-made sizes or styles on this page do not match your project.
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