How to Create a Blank Graph

Producing your own graph is often a necessary task for math class. It is also a great way to show visually what is happening in a formula or math problem. You can produce a graph in one of two ways: drawing it by hand or by finding and downloading a template from the Internet and printing it.

Things You'll Need

• Protractor Ruler

Instructions

1. Decide how many squares you need and the size of each square. For example, the squares on typical graph paper are 1/4 inch.

2. Draw a straight line across the bottom of your sheet of paper using a ruler. Using the protractor, mark a 90-degree angle perpendicular to the first line. Following that mark, make a line with a ruler, creating an "L."

3. Measure 1/4 inch to the right. Mark a 90-degree angle again. Use the ruler and draw a line on the 90-degree mark. Repeat the process for as many squares as you require.

4. When you are finished with the vertical lines, turn the paper to the right and begin making intersecting lines. Use the protractor to ensure a 90-degree angle to make perfect squares. Repeat.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have the proper tools to make graphs by hand, you can create them on your computer.