Cross Grid Graph Paper Maker

What is Cross Grid Paper?

Cross grid paper is similar to dotted grid paper. It is a pattern of extended dots (with lines spanning around) at regular intervals in horizontal and vertical direction. Intervals can vary with the number of dots per inch. Cross grid or Dotted pages provide more structure than blank or lined paper. That is because dots don’t feel very invasive and give a clean look.

Reason being that normally dots are spaced at a certain distance, commonly, 5 dots per inch creating both horizontal and vertical structure. Dotted grid is more subtle and neat looking with less clutter.

Cross or Dotted grid paper is becoming popular among writers for bullet journaling, calligraphy, handwriting and sketch drawings. They provide perfect guidelines so that your drawings or writing are aligned.

Cross Grid vs. Regular Graph Paper

Regular graph paper usually has straight grid lines, while cross grid graph paper has both horizontal and vertical lines that intersect to form a grid, making it more versatile for plotting and designing in all directions.

Uses of Cross Grid Graph Paper

• Mathematics and Geometry: It is often used in math to plot points, graph equations, and draw shapes like squares, rectangles, and triangles.
• Design and Architecture: Architects and designers use it to make scaled drawings, plans, and blueprints.
• Art and Drawing: Artists use it to make sure their drawings have the right proportions and symmetry.
• Engineering: Engineers use it to make technical drawings, blueprints, and to plan out parts or structures.
• Education: Teachers use it to help students learn about graphs, coordinates, and geometric shapes.

Cross Grid Graph Paper Maker

Now you can create your own cross grid paper with this Grid Maker Tool. You can change the lines and dot size, dot spacing, shape, color of the dots, pattern or layout, paper orientation, paper size, margins etc.

Browse our section of pre-made templates for ready to download commonly used papers.