Free Printable
5mm Logarithmic Graph Paper

Our versatile logarithmic graph paper provides proportionate logarithmic scales making it useful for graphing data spanning orders of magnitude. The logarithmic axes allow clear visualization of trends and relationships in data that varies greatly like earthquake intensities, sound levels, population growth, and more. The logarithmic grid linearizes exponential patterns. We also offer semi-log graph paper with a linear horizontal axis and logarithmic vertical axis for flexibility. This makes our printable logarithmic and semi-log paper suitable for applications in engineering, audio, chemistry, seismology, astronomy, and other fields analyzing exponential changes. With standard paper sizes compatible with all printers, our logarithmic and semi-log papers can be adapted to a wide range of analytical and scientific uses requiring logarithmic and semi-logarithmic graphing.

When is Logarithmic Graph Paper Most Useful?

Logarithmic graph paper, also known as log-log paper, is a specialized graph paper marked with logarithmic scales along both axes. The logarithmic scaling provides even spacing of values across orders of magnitude, making logarithmic graph paper ideal for certain applications. Some key uses of logarithmic graph paper include:

Visualizing Data Trends

Logarithmic paper excels at graphing data that covers a wide span of values. The logarithmic scales maintain proportion and space data evenly. This makes it easy to visualize relationships and trends in data that varies greatly in scale, such as sound levels, earthquake intensities, pH levels, and astronomical distances.

Analyzing Exponential Decay/Growth

The logarithmic grid aids in graphing and analyzing exponential relationships like exponential decay, compound interest, population growth, radioactivity, and similar concepts where the data spans orders of magnitude. The logarithmic scaling linearizes exponential patterns for easier interpretation.

Acoustics and Sound Engineering

In acoustics and audio engineering, the logarithmic scale conveniently represents sound intensity and volume in decibels (dB). Logarithmic graph paper simplifies plotting and analyzing frequencies, harmonics, reverberation, and dynamic ranges. This makes it a useful tool for audio applications.

Chemistry and pH Balancing

The pH scale is logarithmic by nature. Chemists use logarithmic graph paper when working with pH as it allows even plotting and comparison of acidity/alkalinity levels spanning orders of magnitude. The logarithmic grid simplifies balancing chemical reactions and documenting pH changes.

Earthquake and Seismic Measurement

The Richter scale for measuring earthquake intensity is a base-10 logarithmic scale. Seismologists rely on logarithmic graph paper to easily chart and compare earthquake data. The logarithmic spacing clearly represents earthquake severity over a wide range.

In summary, logarithmic graph paper works well for graphing data that covers a very broad range of values. The logarithmic scales maintain spacing and proportions across multiple orders of magnitude. This makes logarithmic paper ideal for applications dealing with exponential growth/decay, sound levels, pH, earthquakes, and other logarithmic phenomena.

Our Logarithmic Graph Paper is Available in the Following Page Sizes:

• Letter: The most common paper size in North America at 8.5" x 11", letter size is widely used for documents, letters, assignments, and office printing.

• A4: A4 size paper is a standard paper size used in most countries outside of North America that measures 210 millimeters by 297 millimeters (approximately 8.27 inches by 11.69 inches). It is commonly used for everyday purposes like printing, photocopying, and writing documents in office and academic settings across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other regions

• A2: At 420mm x 594mm, A2 is a large paper format associated with technical drawings, engineering, architecture, and poster printing.

• Tabloid: Tabloid at 11" x 17" is larger than letter but smaller than ledger, often used for newspapers, newsletters, catalogs, and lightweight posters.

• Legal: Legal at 8.5" x 14" provides more writing space than letter size and is the standard for legal documents, contracts, and government forms in the US.

• Poster: Our poster size of 24" x 36" provides a spacious area well-suited for conference posters, retail displays, school projects, and advertising posters.

• Movie Poster: At 27" x 40", movie poster size is the standard for promotional movie posters in theaters, with ample vertical space for eye-catching graphics.