Cartesian Graph Paper Generator
An online page maker tool to create custom cartesian grid paper printable. Cartesian graph paper is a type of paper printed with a grid of horizontal and vertical lines. Simply customize, download and print. Options include to print on variety of paper formats like A3, A4, A5, Letter Size and any custom size of your choice.
You have the flexibilty to control the line spacing, thickness, color, borders, margins and more. For quick, easy and ready to download pre-made templates, visit our Grid Papers Gallery section.
Line Thickness
Vertical: points
Line Properties
Major Axes
Label:
Origin Position
Page Settings
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Select 'Custom' to enter your own values.
- 'Portrait Layout' : width will be smaller
- 'Landscape Layout' : height will be smaller
- Asymmetric Graph
- Axonometric Grid
- Brick Graph
- Calligraphy Paper
- Cartesian NEW
- Circle Square Hybrid
- Cornell Notes
- Crochet / Knotwork
- Cross Grid
- Cross Stitch
- Diamond / Rhombus
- Dot Grid
- Engineering Graph
- Handwriting Pages
- Hexagonal Graph
- Honeycomb Pattern
- Isometric
- Isometric Dot
- Lined Notes
- Logarithmic Graph
- Moorish Pattern
- Multipurpose Grid
- Music Notation
- Oblique Graph NEW
- Octagonal Graph
- Pattern Graph
- Perspective Grid
- Peyote Stitch NEW
- Plain Grid
- Polar Graph
- Radar / Spider Web
- Storyboard
- Triangle Graph
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About Cartesian Graph Paper
Cartesian graph paper, also known as coordinate graph paper, is a type of paper that features a grid of horizontal and vertical lines that intersect to form squares. These lines are typically evenly spaced and create a coordinate system that allows for the plotting of points, lines, and curves. The most common type of Cartesian graph paper uses a 2-dimensional coordinate system with a horizontal axis (x-axis) and a vertical axis (y-axis).
Key Features:
- Grid Lines: The grid consists of evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines.
- Axes: The x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical) are usually bold or highlighted.
- Origin: The point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect is called the origin, typically denoted as (0,0).
- Quadrants: The graph is divided into four quadrants by the axes.
Uses of Cartesian Graph Paper
- Mathematics and Education:
- Plotting Functions: Used to graph mathematical functions and equations, such as linear, quadratic, and trigonometric functions.
- Geometry: Helps in drawing geometric shapes and understanding concepts like slope, distance, and area.
- Data Analysis: Useful for plotting data points and analyzing trends.
- Science and Engineering:
- Physics: Graphing motion, forces, and other physical phenomena.
- Chemistry: Plotting reaction rates, concentration curves, and other chemical data.
- Engineering: Designing and analyzing systems, structures, and circuits.
- Statistics and Data Visualization:
- Scatter Plots: Visualizing relationships between two variables.
- Bar Charts and Line Graphs: Representing statistical data clearly and effectively.
- Art and Design:
- Technical Drawing: Creating precise drawings and blueprints.
- Pixel Art: Designing pixel-based artwork.
- Everyday Uses:
- Planning and Layouts: Designing floor plans, garden layouts, and other spatial arrangements.
- Games and Puzzles: Creating mazes, puzzles, and game boards.
Advantages of using Cartesian Grid Paper
- Precision: Allows for accurate plotting and measurement.
- Versatility: Can be used for a wide range of applications across different fields.
- Clarity: Helps in clearly visualizing and interpreting data and relationships.
Printable Cartesian Graph Paper Maker
Create your own plain grid paper with this graph paper generator. You can change the horizontal and vertical line spacing and thickness, line style, color, paper orientation, paper size, margins etc.
Browse our section of pre-made templates for ready to download commonly used papers.
