Graph paper is commonly used for engineering purposes, mathematics and art. Depending on your preference, graph paper can be purchased for your business in notebook form or loose leaf. While, many businesses are turning to computer spreadsheet and plotting programs instead of using graph paper, it is still widely available through many sources.

Graph paper is also know as graphing paper and millimeter paper. Graph paper has grid lines finely printed on the paper, usually in light blue or gray ink. Free graph paper printing is available from many online sources. Many of these sources allow you to customize the grid to your own specifications, or print a standard grid. Graph paper is also available from online and brick and mortar vendors. In your search for graph paper, consider the following:

1. Locate online providers of free graph paper

2. Find a graph paper provider

3. Buy graph paper in bulk to get deep discounts

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Print free graph paper from online providers

Whether you are in need of five or 500 pieces of graph paper, you can get them online for free. Sites that offer free graph paper allow you to customize the number and size of squares that you need on the paper.

I recommend: Print graph paper for free at Incompetech. Set specifications for the paper by choosing square size and the number of squares. By increasing or decreasing margins you will decrease or increase the amount of squares in the grid. Another free graph paper provider is Print Free Graph Paper. This site also allows for custom size and number of squares.

Find providers of graph paper

Graph paper providers are readily found online. Some vendors carry extensive lines of graph paper, giving you choices between size, count and color, while other retailers have just a few choices.

I recommend: Green Light Office has a graph paper list to choose from that is extensive. They have graph paper loose, in note pads, in different sizes of paper, differing ink colors and more. Paper.com is another provider of graph paper. Choose from standard or art graph paper at their site.

Purchase graph paper in bulk to get discounted rates

When your business uses large amounts of graph paper, purchasing in bulk will give you the best value for your money. Purchase your graph paper from vendors that offer discounts for large orders.

I recommend: Find graph paper in bulk at Blick Art Materials. They give you the option to purchase small amounts of paper or bulk amounts. When you order in bulk they give increasing discounts depending on the amount of paper you purchase. Another provider that offers discounted rates on bulk orders of graph paper is Office 1000.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When searching for graph paper information online, for engineering purposes, specify 'engineering paper' in the search engine or your search results will give you links for standard quad grid paper.