Poster 5mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Poster portrait | 5mm hexes | Flat top
Poster landscape hex grid paper
Poster Landscape 5mm Pointy-Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
This Poster landscape template uses pointy-top hexagons with a vertex at the top and bottom and 5mm edge lengths on a 18 x 24 inch page. Use it for vertical maps, alternate game layouts, and connected diagrams, or customize the colors and margins.
- Paper
- POSTER / Landscape
- Format
- PDF / PNG
- Hex edge
- 5mm
- Layout
- Pointy top
Choose hex orientation
Template details
About this landscape Poster 5mm pointy-top hex grid
Poster paper creates a large continuous grid for work that needs to be viewed, marked, or discussed from a distance. 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 584.6 x 430 mm and contains about 67 x 57 staggered hex positions.
- Paper size
- 18 x 24 in (457.2 x 609.6 mm)
- Hex edge length
- 5mm
- Grid area
- 584.6 x 430 mm
- Hex positions
- 67 x 57
Why use Poster 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 Poster
Pointy-top grids suit vertically organized maps, alternate game-board layouts, and routes that visually emphasize north-south movement. Poster is suited to wall charts, maps, displays, and large plans.
Poster vs Tabloid (11 x 17) 5mm hex paper
Both formats preserve the same 5mm edge length and pointy-top layout. Choose Poster for wall charts, maps, displays, and large plans; 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 | Poster | Tabloid (11 x 17) |
|---|---|---|
| Page size | 18 x 24 in (457.2 x 609.6 mm) | 11 x 17 in (279.4 x 431.8 mm) |
| Grid area | 584.6 x 430 mm | 411.4 x 257.5 mm |
| Hex positions | 67 x 57 | 47 x 34 |
| Hex dimensions | 10 mm × 8.7 mm | 10 mm × 8.7 mm |
Print Poster 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 Poster paper
Select an 18 x 24 inch custom or poster page size. Use a large-format printer or a print service that supports this sheet.
- 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 Poster Hex Grid Paper Templates
12 ready-made templates are available for this paper size.
Poster Landscape 5mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Poster Landscape 5mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Poster 6mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Poster Landscape 6mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Poster landscape | 6mm hexes | Flat top
Poster 6mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Poster Landscape 6mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
Poster landscape | 6mm hexes | Pointy top
Poster 10mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Poster portrait | 10mm hexes | Flat top
Poster Landscape 10mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Poster landscape | 10mm hexes | Flat top
Poster 10mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
Poster portrait | 10mm hexes | Pointy top
Poster Landscape 10mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
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FAQ
Answers specific to printing 5mm pointy-top hex grid paper on Poster.
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 Poster paper?
This landscape template contains approximately 67 x 57 staggered hex positions inside a 584.6 x 430 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 Poster 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 Poster 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.