Common Hex Grid Sizes

Quick answer

Use 1 inch hexes when the paper needs to work with standard miniatures or clearly readable tactical maps. Use 3/4 inch hexes when you need more territory on a single sheet and can accept tighter detail.

Reference facts

1 inch in mm

25.4 mm

3/4 inch in mm

19.05 mm

Best miniatures default

1 inch hexes

Best compact option

3/4 inch hexes

Best for

• D&D and tabletop map planning
• Comparing hex sizes before printing
• Choosing between readability and map density

Hex size controls map usability

The hex size changes how easy the map is to read, annotate, and use with tokens or miniatures. Larger hexes feel more comfortable at the table, while smaller hexes fit larger regions on the same sheet.

Choosing between Letter and poster sizes

For encounter maps on standard printers, start with 1 inch hexes on Letter. For campaign or wall maps, move to poster sizes so the hexes stay usable while the map area expands.

Printing guidance

Measure one printed hex after export. If the hex width is off, the print dialog is scaling the PDF and the map will not match the intended tabletop size.

Best starting pages

• Hexagon Grid
• 1 Inch Hex Grid Paper

Related templates

• Hexagon Grid
• Poster Hex Grid

Related presets

• 1 Inch Hex Grid Paper
• 3/4 Inch Hex Grid Paper