10 mm ruling
10 mm Lined Paper — Printable PDF
Ruled paper with exactly 10 mm (0.394 in) between lines. This page gives the measured line count for every sheet size, shows how 10 mm compares with the named ruling standards and its nearest neighbouring spacings, and provides a print-ready PDF. 10 mm is the pitch used on most calligraphy and lettering guide sheets, and the widest spacing in common classroom use.
Quick answer
How many lines are on 10 mm lined paper?
10 mm lined paper has 10 mm (0.394 in) between ruled lines. On A4 that gives about 26 lines per sheet, on US Letter 24, and on Legal 32, allowing a 15 mm margin top and bottom. Download it free as a print-ready PDF.
- Line spacing
- 10.0 mm (0.394 in)
- Lines per inch
- 2.54
- Lines per A4
- 26
- Lines per US Letter
- 24
- Lines per Legal
- 32
- Closest standard
- Calligraphy paper
- Price
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Ruled at exactly 10 mm, print-ready at actual size. Print at 100% scaling so the spacing stays true.
Capacity
How Many 10 mm Lines Fit on a Page
| Sheet | Dimensions | Rulable height | Lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | 267 mm | 26 |
| Letter | 215.9 × 279.4 mm | 249 mm | 24 |
| Legal | 215.9 × 355.6 mm | 326 mm | 32 |
Line pitch is measured centre to centre between adjacent rules, which is how ruled paper is specified. Changing the margin in the generator changes the line count accordingly.
In context
10 mm Compared With Standard Rulings
| Format | Pitch | Relative to 10 mm | Lines / A4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notebook | 7.1 mm | 2.9 mm tighter | 37 |
| Handwriting | 8.7 mm | 1.3 mm tighter | 30 |
| Cursive | 7.1 mm | 2.9 mm tighter | 37 |
| Calligraphy | 10.0 mm | same | 26 |
| Journal | 7.1 mm | 2.9 mm tighter | 37 |
| College Ruled | 7.1 mm | 2.9 mm tighter | 37 |
| Wide Ruled | 8.7 mm | 1.3 mm tighter | 30 |
| Cornell Notes | 7.1 mm | 2.9 mm tighter | 37 |
| Genkouyoushi | 10.0 mm | same | 26 |
| Right-Handed Slant (Low Angle) | 8.7 mm | 1.3 mm tighter | 30 |
| Right-Handed Slant (High Angle) | 8.7 mm | 1.3 mm tighter | 30 |
| Left-Handed Slant (Low Angle) | 8.7 mm | 1.3 mm tighter | 30 |
| Left-Handed Slant (High Angle) | 8.7 mm | 1.3 mm tighter | 30 |
10 mm is the pitch used on most calligraphy and lettering guide sheets, and the widest spacing in common classroom use.
Nearby spacings
10 mm vs the Closest Other Spacings
10 mm vs 9 mm: a 1 mm difference, tighter — 3 more lines per A4 sheet than 10 mm.
| Spacing | Pitch | Relative to 10 mm | Lines / A4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm lined paper | 9 mm | 1 mm tighter | 29 (3 more than 10 mm) |
| 8 mm lined paper | 8 mm | 2 mm tighter | 33 (7 more than 10 mm) |
| 12 mm lined paper | 12 mm | 2 mm wider | 22 (4 fewer than 10 mm) |
Suitability
Who 10 mm Lined Paper Suits
A wide ruling for early writers still forming letters, for large-print accessibility needs, and for lettering practice where letter proportions matter more than page capacity.
If you need a named format instead, calligraphy paper is the closest match. The full specification table lists every ruling on this site, and the glossary explains the terminology.
Last reviewed and updated by linedpaperpdf.com. All measurements on this page describe the paper this generator produces and are verified at each build.