A4 5mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
A4 portrait | 5mm hexes | Flat top
A4 hex grid paper
A4 6mm Flat-Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
This A4 template uses flat-top hexagons with 6mm edges. It is a practical general-purpose layout for maps, tabletop games, chemistry diagrams, spatial planning, and classroom work.
- Paper
- A4 / Portrait
- Format
- PDF / PNG
- Hex edge
- 6mm
- Layout
- Flat top
Choose hex orientation
Template details
About this portrait A4 6mm flat-top hex grid
A4 is the international standard for everyday home, school, and office printing and is the most compatible metric paper choice. Every hexagon has a 6mm edge, a 12 mm point-to-point diameter, and a 10.4 mm flat-to-flat diameter.
Flat-top hexes have horizontal upper and lower edges and form staggered columns across the page. The centered grid area is approximately 174 x 270.2 mm and contains about 19 x 26 staggered hex positions.
- Paper size
- 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in)
- Hex edge length
- 6mm
- Grid area
- 174 x 270.2 mm
- Hex positions
- 19 x 26
Why use A4 6mm flat-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.
Flat Top layouts on A4
Flat-top grids are a familiar choice for wide maps, board-game layouts, and routes that visually emphasize east-west movement. A4 is suited to international home, school, and office printing.
A4 vs US Letter 6mm hex paper
Both formats preserve the same 6mm edge length and flat-top layout. Choose A4 for international home, school, and office printing; choose US Letter when us home, school, and office printing better matches the printer or project.
Open US Letter 6mm flat-top hex paper →| Comparison | A4 | US Letter |
|---|---|---|
| Page size | 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in) | 8.5 x 11 in (215.9 x 279.4 mm) |
| Grid area | 174 x 270.2 mm | 192 x 249.4 mm |
| Hex positions | 19 x 26 | 21 x 24 |
| Hex dimensions | 12 mm × 10.4 mm | 12 mm × 10.4 mm |
Print A4 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 A4 paper
Load 210 x 297 mm paper and select A4 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 portrait orientation
Keep the print dialog set to portrait 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.
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FAQ
Answers specific to printing 6mm flat-top hex grid paper on A4.
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 A4 paper?
This portrait template contains approximately 19 x 26 staggered hex positions inside a 174 x 270.2 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 A4 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 A4 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.