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A3 Landscape 6mm Pointy-Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
This A3 landscape template uses pointy-top hexagons with a vertex at the top and bottom and 6mm 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
- 6mm
- Layout
- Pointy top
Choose hex orientation
Template details
About this landscape A3 6mm 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 6mm edge, a 12 mm point-to-point diameter, and a 10.4 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 389.7 x 273 mm and contains about 37 x 30 staggered hex positions.
- Paper size
- 297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in)
- Hex edge length
- 6mm
- Grid area
- 389.7 x 273 mm
- Hex positions
- 37 x 30
Why use A3 6mm pointy-top hex paper?
A 6mm hex grid balances cell count and writing room for general maps, tabletop planning, chemistry diagrams, and classroom activities.
Maps and tabletop games
Each cell has six evenly arranged neighbors, making the 6mm 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) 6mm hex paper
Both formats preserve the same 6mm 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) 6mm 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 | 389.7 x 273 mm | 410.5 x 255 mm |
| Hex positions | 37 x 30 | 39 x 28 |
| Hex dimensions | 12 mm × 10.4 mm | 12 mm × 10.4 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 6mm.
More A3 Hex Grid Paper Templates
12 ready-made templates are available for this paper size.
A3 Landscape 5mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
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A3 5mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
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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 6mm pointy-top hex grid paper on A3.
What does 6mm hex size mean?
The listed size is the length of one straight hexagon edge. Each cell measures 12 mm from opposite points and approximately 10.4 mm between opposite flat sides.
How many hexes fit on A3 paper?
This landscape template contains approximately 37 x 30 staggered hex positions inside a 389.7 x 273 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 6mm.
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.