Printable Cartesian Plane / Coordinate Grid
Free printable Cartesian plane (coordinate grid) at exact scale — numbered x and y axes through the origin, four quadrants, adjustable range and spacing.
A Cartesian plane (coordinate grid) has an x-axis and y-axis crossing at the origin, dividing the page into four quadrants. It's the essential tool for plotting points, graphing lines and functions, and teaching coordinate geometry. Unlike plain graph paper, these sheets draw the numbered axes with arrowheads so students can read off coordinates straight away.
Set the axis range (the axes run from -range to +range), choose whether to number the axes and show light minor gridlines, and tile several smaller grids on one page — handy for worksheets with multiple graphs. Everything prints at true scale on A4, Letter or larger.
Printing at exact scale
Every sheet is drawn in real millimetres and prints at exact physical scale. For accurate output, set Scale = 100% (Actual size) and Margins = None in your browser's print dialog. Not sure your printer is honest? Run the printer ruler test first to confirm 50 mm really measures 50 mm.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from graph paper?
Plain graph paper is just a grid. This adds numbered x and y axes through the origin with arrowheads and four labelled quadrants, ready for plotting coordinates.
What range should I choose?
Match it to your data or lesson — ±10 is a common default; increase it for larger coordinates (labels thin out automatically to stay readable).
Can I fit several grids on one page?
Yes — set the grids-across and grids-down to print multiple small coordinate planes on a single worksheet.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every template on printsheet.io is completely free, with no sign-up, no account and no watermark. Generate as many sheets as you like.
How do I get an exact-scale print?
Choose your paper size, then in the print dialog set Scale to 100% or “Actual size” and Margins to None. The sheet is defined in real millimetres, so it prints at true size. Use the calibration ruler page to verify.
Which paper sizes are supported?
A4, A5, A3, A6, US Letter, Legal and Tabloid, in portrait or landscape. Pick the size that matches the paper loaded in your printer.
Can I save it as a PDF instead of printing?
Yes — choose “Save as PDF” as the printer in your browser's print dialog. The PDF keeps the exact millimetre dimensions.