Letter 5mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Letter portrait | 5mm hexes | Flat top
Letter landscape hex grid paper
Letter Landscape 5mm Pointy-Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
This Letter landscape template uses pointy-top hexagons with a vertex at the top and bottom and 5mm edge lengths on a 8.5 x 11 inch page. Use it for vertical maps, alternate game layouts, and connected diagrams, or customize the colors and margins.
- Paper
- LETTER / Landscape
- Format
- PDF / PNG
- Hex edge
- 5mm
- Layout
- Pointy top
Choose hex orientation
Template details
About this landscape US Letter 5mm pointy-top hex grid
US Letter is the standard everyday paper size for most home, school, and office printers in the United States and Canada. 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 255.5 x 190 mm and contains about 29 x 25 staggered hex positions.
- Paper size
- 8.5 x 11 in (215.9 x 279.4 mm)
- Hex edge length
- 5mm
- Grid area
- 255.5 x 190 mm
- Hex positions
- 29 x 25
Why use US Letter 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 US Letter
Pointy-top grids suit vertically organized maps, alternate game-board layouts, and routes that visually emphasize north-south movement. US Letter is suited to us home, school, and office printing.
US Letter vs A4 5mm hex paper
Both formats preserve the same 5mm edge length and pointy-top layout. Choose US Letter for us home, school, and office printing; choose A4 when international home, school, and office printing better matches the printer or project.
Open A4 5mm pointy-top hex paper →| Comparison | US Letter | A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Page size | 8.5 x 11 in (215.9 x 279.4 mm) | 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in) |
| Grid area | 255.5 x 190 mm | 272.8 x 190 mm |
| Hex positions | 29 x 25 | 31 x 25 |
| Hex dimensions | 10 mm × 8.7 mm | 10 mm × 8.7 mm |
Print US Letter 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 US Letter paper
Load 8.5 x 11 inch paper and select Letter 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 Letter Hex Grid Paper Templates
12 ready-made templates are available for this paper size.
Letter Landscape 5mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Letter landscape | 5mm hexes | Flat top
Letter 5mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Letter Landscape 5mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
Letter landscape | 5mm hexes | Pointy top
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Letter Landscape 6mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Letter 10mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Letter Landscape 10mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Letter landscape | 10mm hexes | Flat top
Letter 10mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
Letter portrait | 10mm hexes | Pointy top
Letter Landscape 10mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
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FAQ
Answers specific to printing 5mm pointy-top hex grid paper on US Letter.
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 US Letter paper?
This landscape template contains approximately 29 x 25 staggered hex positions inside a 255.5 x 190 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 US Letter 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 US Letter 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.