Tabloid 5mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Tabloid portrait | 5mm hexes | Flat top
Tabloid landscape hex grid paper
Tabloid Landscape 5mm Flat-Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
This Tabloid landscape template uses flat-top hexagons with horizontal upper and lower edges and 5mm edge lengths on a 11 x 17 inch page. Use it for wide maps, board-game layouts, and horizontal routes, or customize the colors and margins.
- Paper
- TABLOID / Landscape
- Format
- PDF / PNG
- Hex edge
- 5mm
- Layout
- Flat top
Choose hex orientation
Template details
About this landscape Tabloid (11 x 17) 5mm flat-top hex grid
Tabloid paper provides twice the area of a US Letter sheet and is useful when a diagram or worksheet needs more room without moving to poster stock. Every hexagon has a 5mm edge, a 10 mm point-to-point diameter, and a 8.7 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 400 x 251.1 mm and contains about 53 x 29 staggered hex positions.
- Paper size
- 11 x 17 in (279.4 x 431.8 mm)
- Hex edge length
- 5mm
- Grid area
- 400 x 251.1 mm
- Hex positions
- 53 x 29
Why use Tabloid (11 x 17) 5mm flat-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.
Flat Top layouts on Tabloid (11 x 17)
Flat-top grids are a familiar choice for wide maps, board-game layouts, and routes that visually emphasize east-west movement. Tabloid (11 x 17) is suited to large handouts, plans, and presentation sheets.
Tabloid (11 x 17) vs A3 5mm hex paper
Both formats preserve the same 5mm edge length and flat-top layout. Choose Tabloid (11 x 17) for large handouts, plans, and presentation sheets; choose A3 when engineering sketches and larger diagrams better matches the printer or project.
Open A3 5mm flat-top hex paper →| Comparison | Tabloid (11 x 17) | A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Page size | 11 x 17 in (279.4 x 431.8 mm) | 297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in) |
| Grid area | 400 x 251.1 mm | 400 x 268.5 mm |
| Hex positions | 53 x 29 | 53 x 31 |
| Hex dimensions | 10 mm × 8.7 mm | 10 mm × 8.7 mm |
Print Tabloid (11 x 17) 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 Tabloid (11 x 17) paper
Load 11 x 17 inch paper and select Tabloid or Ledger in the print dialog, depending on how your printer names this size.
- 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 Tabloid Hex Grid Paper Templates
12 ready-made templates are available for this paper size.
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Tabloid Landscape 5mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Tabloid 6mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Tabloid Landscape 6mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Tabloid landscape | 6mm hexes | Flat top
Tabloid 6mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
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Tabloid Landscape 6mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
Tabloid landscape | 6mm hexes | Pointy top
Tabloid 10mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Tabloid portrait | 10mm hexes | Flat top
Tabloid Landscape 10mm Hex Grid Paper PDF
Tabloid landscape | 10mm hexes | Flat top
Tabloid 10mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
Tabloid portrait | 10mm hexes | Pointy top
Tabloid Landscape 10mm Pointy Top Hex Grid Paper PDF
Tabloid landscape | 10mm hexes | Pointy top
FAQ
Answers specific to printing 5mm flat-top hex grid paper on Tabloid (11 x 17).
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 Tabloid (11 x 17) paper?
This landscape template contains approximately 53 x 29 staggered hex positions inside a 400 x 251.1 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 Tabloid (11 x 17) 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 Tabloid (11 x 17) 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.