A3 5mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 portrait | 5mm hexes | Flat top
A3 landscape hex grid paper
A3 Landscape 5mm Pointy-Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
This A3 landscape template uses pointy-top hexagons with a vertex at the top and bottom and 5mm edge lengths on a 297 x 420 mm page. Use it for vertical maps, alternate game layouts, and connected diagrams, or customize the colors and margins.
- Paper
- A3 / Landscape
- Format
- PDF / PNG
- Hex edge
- 5mm
- Layout
- Pointy top
Choose hex orientation
Template details
About this landscape A3 5mm pointy-top hex grid
A3 provides twice the area of A4 while staying within the standard ISO A-series used for drawings, plans, and larger worksheets. Every hexagon has a 5mm edge, a 10 mm point-to-point diameter, and a 8.7 mm flat-to-flat diameter.
Pointy-top hexes have a vertex at the top and bottom and form staggered rows across the page. The centered grid area is approximately 394.0 x 272.5 mm and contains about 45 x 36 staggered hex positions.
- Paper size
- 297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in)
- Hex edge length
- 5mm
- Grid area
- 394.0 x 272.5 mm
- Hex positions
- 45 x 36
Why use A3 5mm pointy-top hex paper?
A 5mm hex grid fits more cells on each sheet for compact maps, dense diagrams, fine game planning, and technical layouts.
Maps and tabletop games
Each cell has six evenly arranged neighbors, making the 5mm grid useful for movement, distance, terrain, encounters, and board-game layouts.
Chemistry and technical diagrams
Use the repeated six-sided cells for molecular sketches, network diagrams, tiling studies, spatial planning, and designs built from connected units.
Pointy Top layouts on A3
Pointy-top grids suit vertically organized maps, alternate game-board layouts, and routes that visually emphasize north-south movement. A3 is suited to engineering sketches and larger diagrams.
A3 vs Tabloid (11 x 17) 5mm hex paper
Both formats preserve the same 5mm edge length and pointy-top layout. Choose A3 for engineering sketches and larger diagrams; choose Tabloid (11 x 17) when large handouts, plans, and presentation sheets better matches the printer or project.
Open Tabloid (11 x 17) 5mm pointy-top hex paper →| Comparison | A3 | Tabloid (11 x 17) |
|---|---|---|
| Page size | 297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in) | 11 x 17 in (279.4 x 431.8 mm) |
| Grid area | 394.0 x 272.5 mm | 411.4 x 257.5 mm |
| Hex positions | 45 x 36 | 47 x 34 |
| Hex dimensions | 10 mm × 8.7 mm | 10 mm × 8.7 mm |
Print A3 hex grid paper at the correct scale
Use the PDF when the physical hex dimensions matter. The edge length and repeated geometry are preserved when the printer uses the correct paper and scale settings.
- 1
Load A3 paper
Load 297 x 420 mm paper and select A3 as the paper size in the print dialog.
- 2
Use Actual Size
Select Actual Size or 100% scale. Turn off Fit, Shrink, and Scale to Page options.
- 3
Match landscape orientation
Keep the print dialog set to landscape so the grid is not rotated or reduced automatically.
- 4
Check one hex edge
Use a ruler to confirm that one straight side of a hexagon measures 5mm.
More A3 Hex Grid Paper Templates
12 ready-made templates are available for this paper size.
A3 Landscape 5mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 landscape | 5mm hexes | Flat top
A3 5mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 portrait | 5mm hexes | Pointy top
A3 Landscape 5mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 landscape | 5mm hexes | Pointy top
A3 6mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 portrait | 6mm hexes | Flat top
A3 Landscape 6mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 landscape | 6mm hexes | Flat top
A3 6mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 portrait | 6mm hexes | Pointy top
A3 Landscape 6mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 landscape | 6mm hexes | Pointy top
A3 10mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 portrait | 10mm hexes | Flat top
A3 Landscape 10mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 landscape | 10mm hexes | Flat top
A3 10mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 portrait | 10mm hexes | Pointy top
A3 Landscape 10mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
A3 landscape | 10mm hexes | Pointy top
FAQ
Answers specific to printing 5mm pointy-top hex grid paper on A3.
What does 5mm hex size mean?
The listed size is the length of one straight hexagon edge. Each cell measures 10 mm from opposite points and approximately 8.7 mm between opposite flat sides.
How many hexes fit on A3 paper?
This landscape template contains approximately 45 x 36 staggered hex positions inside a 394.0 x 272.5 mm centered grid area. Edge cells can be clipped by the rectangular border.
Should I use flat-top or pointy-top hexes?
Choose the orientation that matches your map, game system, or diagram. Both provide six equal neighbors and identical cell dimensions; pointy top is simply a 30-degree rotation of flat top.
Which print setting keeps the hexes true to size?
Select A3 paper, use Actual Size or 100% scale, and disable Fit to Page. Then verify that one edge measures 5mm.
Should I use portrait or landscape A3 hex paper?
Portrait is useful for tall maps and vertically organized diagrams. Landscape provides more horizontal room for wide maps, encounters, routes, and board layouts.