Hexagonal Graph Paper
Tessellated hexagons instead of squares.
Hex paper replaces the standard square grid with a tessellation of regular hexagons. It shows up anywhere hexagonal tiling is the natural unit — tabletop wargaming maps, certain chemistry diagrams (hexagonal ring structures), and quilting or mosaic patterns built from hex-shaped pieces.
Who uses this
Tabletop game maps
Hex-grid maps are the standard for wargaming and many strategy board games — movement and range work cleanly on hexagons in a way they don't on squares.
Organic chemistry diagrams
Benzene rings and other hexagonal molecular structures are naturally sketched on a hex grid.
Quilting and mosaic planning
Hexagon quilting ("hexies") and honeycomb mosaic patterns both plan directly onto this grid.
Download your PDF
Download PDFWhen you print, set your print dialog to 100% / Actual Size— not "Fit to Page." Fit-to-page silently rescales the grid, which is the most common reason printed graph paper measures wrong. Every PDF also includes a printed 1-inch reference line you can check with a ruler.
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Questions
What size hexagon should I use?
For game maps, 1 inch across is a common tabletop-mini-friendly size; for craft planning, match the grid to your actual hexagon piece size.
Point-up or flat-top hexagons?
Flat-top is more common for game maps; point-up suits certain quilting patterns better — check what your specific project expects.