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Printable Hexagon Paper

Printable hexagon paper with a grid of hexagons in the size you choose: small hexes for organic chemistry structures, large ones for tabletop game maps and quilt plans.

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What you can customize

  • Hexagon size
  • Border

Works well in

All page sizes, from Passport to A4

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A hexagon grid in any size

The hexagon paper template covers the page edge to edge (inside the margins) with pointy-top hexagons in fine lines. You can change:

  • Size: the side length of each hexagon, from 2 to 20 mm in half-millimeter steps.
  • Border: an optional frame around the grid area.

Lines follow the notebook’s theme color, so the grid stays light under ink and pencil. Every other row is offset by half a hexagon, so neighbouring hexes share edges with no gaps, just like a honeycomb.

Common uses:

  • benzene rings and other organic chemistry structures;
  • hex maps for tabletop role-playing and strategy games;
  • hexagon quilts, tile layouts and geometric art.

How to print hexagon paper

  1. For loose sheets, use the Letter or A4 preset and choose Download PDF → Reading order.
  2. For a hex notebook, use the A5 preset and choose Print-ready booklet. Print double-sided (flip on the short edge), fold and staple.
  3. Print at 100% (Actual size) so the hexes keep the size you set.

Free sample PDFs

Print at 100% (actual size). Made with the same engine as the maker, so the spacing is exact.

  • Hexagon Paper, US Letter (1 page) PDF ↓
  • Hexagon Paper, A4 (1 page) PDF ↓

Frequently asked questions

What is hexagon paper used for?

Hex grids are used for organic chemistry (benzene rings and other ring structures), tabletop role-playing and strategy game maps, hexagon quilting and English paper piecing plans, tile and garden layouts, and geometric art.

What hexagon size should I choose?

The size is the length of one hexagon side. Use 2–5 mm for chemistry and detailed patterns, 6–10 mm for general sketching, and 12–20 mm for game maps where tokens or miniatures sit in each hex.

Which way do the hexagons point?

The hexagons are pointy-top: each has a corner at the top and bottom, with vertical sides, and every other row is offset by half a hex.

Can I combine hex paper with other pages?

Yes. Mix hexagon pages with blank, graph, lined or dot grid pages in one notebook, for example a game master's campaign book or a chemistry notebook, then print it as a booklet with a cover and page numbers.

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