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Dot Grid Paper Printable for Bullet Journaling + Planners: U.S. Letter, 8×10, A4, A5, A6 and Pocket, Personal Sizes

Published: Nov 18, 2021 · Modified: Mar 10, 2023 by Ginny · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Use this {free} Dot Grid Paper Printable {US letter, 8×10, A4, A5, A6 pocket and personal sizes} to give bullet journaling a try! There is no need to spend a lot of money of preprinted dot grid book until you know you love them!

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Free Dot Grid Printable Pages – in Six Sizes!
Contents hide
1 Paper Sizes
2 How to Cut the Paper
3 📝 Uses for Paper
4 Organize Your Planner Now! Snag Your {FREE} 20 Pages
5 Printable FAQ

These dot papers are set up for every bullet journaling lover and personal planners.

Are you a bujo (bullet journaling) novice or a seasoned vet who just doesn’t have the gift of beautiful writing? (Me too!) Being neat while writing and making creative designs are difficult for a lot of us without the use of dot grid paper to use as a guideline.

This set has seven different sizes to accommodate almost every size of planner imaginable. Best of all, I am providing them for free to help you get started on the bullet journaling without having to invest in an expensive planner.

I’m a very messy writer, so I love the idea of using blank bullet journal printable paper to keep things neat. I’ve recently wanted to give bullet journaling a try. But I didn’t want to move out of my current planner that’s customized to my needs.

These digital papers are a happy medium, which means I can keep my daily planner that keeps me on task and fill in with clean, crispy new dot grid papers to start my bujo journey.

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Paper Sizes

There are seven different printable sizes available for free:

  • US Letter | This is a standard piece of paper at 8.5 inches x 11 inches. Some of you asked for a margin on the paper while others preferred the dots to extend all the way to the edge, so I provided both.
  • 8 x 10 | This is the size of a larger photograph that you receive for school photos. 8 inches x 10 inches.
  • A4 | 8.3 inches x 11.7 inches which is the standard size of typing paper by the International Standards Organization. This is more common in Australia and the UK, but you’ll see it in the US too.
  • A5 | 5.8 inches x 8.3 inches used a lot in stationary, greeting cards, flyers and a lot of junk mail. You may also note that it is one half the size of the A4.
  • A6 | 4.1 inches x 5.8 inches with no margins.
  • Pocket | 3.5 inches x 5.5 inches.
  • Personal | Sized perfectly to fit a Filofax Personal Notebook sized at 3.7 inches x 6.75 inches. There is enough margin space to punch holes here and fill up your planner.
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Use These Free Printables to Start Bullet Journaling.

The great thing is there is no commitment is necessary! So I decided to make some dot grid paper sized for my A5 planner that I can just punch and add into my planner and thought I’d share it with you guys!

day planner opened up with these dot grid pages printed and inserted.
Put These Dot Grid Pages To Use In Your Day Planner

I love using this paper for brainstorming, goal planning or any of the more creative things where my writing tends to sprawl all over the place and take over the page. If it sounds like I have terrible handwriting, it’s because I DO! So this really helps keep things in check.

By the way, the little “weekly goals” list is totally random and I just jotted it down quickly to make the dots more obvious in the picture. So no, unfortunately making rolls is not on my list of goals this week. But there’s always next week. #dreambig

How to Cut the Paper

Fortunately, all of our pages have guide lines for you to cut from.

Scissors | This is an ok choice if you are good at cutting straight lines.

Paper Trimmer | Using a paper trimmer allows you to slide the paper that you just pulled off your printer into the trimmer and slice. There are guidelines given and a lip on the top and bottom so that it has something to snuggle up against. I like to slice the longest side first and then the shorter side If you use a Fiskars one, you can usually do 2-4 pieces at a time before it will slide and give you irregular cuts.

Alternatively, using a guillotine trimmer will allow you to cut several pieces at once just like you would in the school office. These are the powerhouse for just a few bucks more but can be risky if you have small kids in your house.

📝 Uses for Paper

Personal Planner

These blank pages are going to be the perfect addition to your personal planner. Since all the sizes are offered for every size planner out there, pick the size planner you have and start printing. These offset the {free} undated personal planner pages.

Whether you are using The Happy Planner, Antner or Toplive Binder Planners, all of these dot papers will work as long as you have a hole punch to use.

Don’t forget to add in Sticker paper to use with the {free} Coffee Planner Stickers.

Bullet Journaling

All my bujo friends out there, simply print off several of these and start working on your own personal journal. These are ideal for writing, jotting notes and releasing our creative spirits on paper. We use these when we practice wreaths, bujo hacks, holiday spreads and school.

List Makers

Print out these in any size you like to work your weekly lists off of with no interruptions of any decorations. These are your to-do lists or even a grocery list.

Kids Handwriting

These dots are evenly spaced and aligned so print them out and put those kiddos on the table to practice their hand writing and cursive on a straight line.

Sketching

These are perfect for the sketcher in your life. These blank dot grid papers are the ideal backdrop to putting pen to paper and releasing the stories in your head.

Organize Your Planner Now! Snag Your {FREE} 20 Pages

The printable is available in several sizes: U.S. Letter, 8×10, A4, A5, A6, Pocket and Personal Sizes. Enter in your email and I will send them all to you in one PDF file. Save to your computer so you can use again when your planner runs low.

***If you would like the dots to be on both sides of your paper, adjust your printer settings to be two sided and it will print both sides with no problem.***

two pages on a marble surface showing the label on one page and the dot grid printable on the second page.
I Included Sizes for Almost Every Binder Type

Printable FAQ

How to cut the pages to the correct size?

I included guide marks along the top, bottom and sides so you can simply line them up with your cutter and slice. That way you can still print on traditional 8.5 x 11 paper and don’t have to worry about your printer settings.

Do I have to customize my printer to get the sizes mentioned?

No, each size mentioned is already ready for you to add to your computer and start printing. This is the simplest way to do it for our readers as not everyone is as computer savvy so we take away that barrier so everyone can enjoy.

Do the pages have dots with margins?

I received a lot of feedback that you wanted dot grid pages that extend to the width of the page in addition to the ones with margins, so I added both in the PDF file. That way, you can have the flexibility to make it your own!

Are A6 and personal size the same thing?

Nope! Personal size comes in at 3.7 inches x 6.75 inches and the A6

  • is 4.1 inches x 5.8 inches.
  • Does A6 fit into a pocket?

    Yes, funny how this is the perfect size to fit into a pocket rather than the actual “pocket sized” dot grid. Try them all and see what works best for your needs.

    How do I print on both sides of the paper?

    Once the printer is finished printing the FIRST side, turn the paper over and put it back in the paper tray and press PRINT again.

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    Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.

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    Comments

    1. Asra says

      December 07, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      Heyy,, where can i download the printables??

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        December 13, 2020 at 4:02 pm

        Did you happen to give the email at the bottom of the post where it will then email it to you? Let me know if you have issues and I’m happy to help! Ginny

        Reply
    2. Roshan gabuay says

      November 17, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      me to, I only receive 8.5×10 I didn’t receive the 8
      .5×11

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        November 18, 2020 at 12:00 pm

        Roshan, double check the email I just sent you to the yahoo email that you used in this comment. It should be an 18 page file. Reach out to me at info@savorandsavvy.com if you have any issues at all. I want to make sure you are good to go! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Myrelle says

      August 25, 2020 at 2:26 am

      Thank you so much for this! Trying to save money so instead of buying a new bullet journal, I’m gonna trying making my DIY bujo.
      God bless you!

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        August 27, 2020 at 6:29 pm

        Myrelle! That is great! Let me know if you want the new PDF I just added to the post tonight. There are several sizes in one PDF now! Thanks for stopping by and telling us!! Ginny

        Reply
    4. Melinda says

      August 02, 2020 at 10:40 am

      I only received the 5.5×8.5 printable size. I didn’t get the 8.5×11…am I missing something or do something wrong?

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        August 04, 2020 at 5:37 am

        Melinda, I am sorry that happened. Please email me at info (at) savorandsavvy.com and I will send it over to you.

        Reply
    5. Joy Hopke says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:50 am

      That was soooooo helpful! THANK YOU!

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        June 11, 2020 at 2:52 pm

        Excellent!! Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Maroof (Toronto, Canada) says

      April 12, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Just wanted to say thanks! This has helped me pick up bullet journaling much faster. I used to worry about ruining a perfectly good diary with my beginner skills.

      Ah you have a whole instagram and facebook account. Totally following you!

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        April 12, 2020 at 1:21 pm

        So glad! I love that there are options for people! We all (me included!!) are not natural all the time! We have more tracing ones coming up so keep watching!

        Reply
    7. kumpulan poker online says

      March 17, 2020 at 8:54 am

      thanks to sharing this

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        March 17, 2020 at 9:22 am

        Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Let us know how it works for you!

        Reply
    8. Rylana Tanner says

      January 06, 2020 at 7:39 am

      Thanks for sharing this :-*

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        January 21, 2020 at 7:29 am

        Absolutely! Enjoy! Ginny

        Reply
    9. Sally says

      December 06, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      Thank you for the bullet paper template… needed it for my GoodNotes. Do you sew? If so, I’d like to reciprocate by offering you goodies on my site: sewlikearockstar.com . ❤️

      -Sally

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        December 08, 2019 at 4:55 pm

        Sally! How did you know I sew??? It’s like you just knew!! That Bionic Bag is incredible!!! 🙂 OM GOSH!!!!

        Reply
    10. Dimas says

      December 03, 2019 at 8:56 am

      thanks for dotted paper printable. its help me to save my money , 😀 .

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        December 03, 2019 at 2:43 pm

        Enjoy! That is awesome!!

        Reply
    11. fire boy says

      November 10, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      My first try at making my own notebooks! Thanks so much for the free dot paper!

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        November 11, 2019 at 12:47 pm

        Have fun with it! And if nothing else, you can always reprint!! 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    12. Lisa Farr says

      September 28, 2019 at 8:47 am

      This is so awesome! I’m learning Copperplate calligraphy and a dot grid is very helpful. It’s best to practice on 28lb paper so your nib flows freely over the paper, so now I can create my own practice paper. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        September 30, 2019 at 8:56 am

        Love how you used it to better suit your needs!! Love the creativity!! Enjoy! Ginny

        Reply
    13. Pat says

      September 06, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      Thank you so much for this printable! I’m excited to try it!

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        September 09, 2019 at 1:46 pm

        Enjoy, Pat!!

        Reply
    14. Anver says

      May 06, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      I absolutely LOVE the dot Grid paper! I had been searching for a while and couldn’t find any that suited to my exact note taking needs. But this template is PERFECT! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        May 22, 2019 at 5:37 am

        Anver! That is fantastic! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    15. sweet 16 party decorations says

      March 26, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      Thanks for a marvelous posting! I genuinely enjoyed reading it, you’re
      a great author. I will be sure to bookmark your blog and definitely will come back in the future.
      I want to encourage you to definitely continue your great writing, have a nice holiday weekend!

      Reply
      • Ginny says

        March 29, 2019 at 1:07 pm

        Thanks so much! You are too sweet! Have a great weekend too!! 🙂

        Reply
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