Printable 6-Point 360° Grid
Everything you can see, in one disc. The rim is the point directly behind you.
What this grid is for
360° panoramas, spherical illustrations, and understanding the logic of curvilinear perspective. The dashed inner ring is 90° from the line of sight; everything beyond it is behind the viewer.
Three things to draw on it
A full sphere: a room drawn so that the wall behind you appears on the rim, a forest clearing with the canopy at the top point and the ground at the bottom, a 360° street.
Tips for this sheet
The point at the rim is the direction behind the viewer, so anything behind you appears around the edge of the disc, stretched. It is a map of the whole sphere, not a picture, so treat it as a construction sheet and crop later. If the terms are new, read curvilinear perspective explained first; it uses the same camera settings as this template.
How to use it
Print the PDF at actual size and lay tracing paper or a thin sheet over it on a light pad, or use it directly and draw lightly so the printed lines do not fight your drawing. Each square is one metre on the ground; the eye level (the dashed horizon) is 1.6 m up, a standing adult. A door is about two squares tall, a person a little less, a car about four and a half squares long.
Every straight line in the world is an arc on this sheet. Follow the curves when you draw walls and floors; only lines through the exact centre stay straight.
Want a different angle?
This sheet is fixed so that a class or a study group all works from the same grid. For any other rotation, lens or horizon, open the interactive curvilinear grid at these settings, adjust it, and export a PNG or SVG.
Questions
When would I use six-point instead of five-point?
When the drawing has to show what is behind the viewer as well as in front: 360° panoramas, VR concept sketches, and the classic 'whole room in one circle' exercise. For anything that fits in 180°, the fisheye sheet is easier.
How do I print it at the right size?
Download the PDF for your paper size and print at 100% ("Actual size"), not "Fit to page". The one-metre squares then keep their proportions. For the PNG, set the print dialog to the same paper size.
Can I use it in Procreate, Clip Studio or Photoshop?
Yes. Download the PNG at 150 or 300 DPI and import it as a layer, lower its opacity and lock it. For a transparent version with exactly your own angle and lens, use the interactive tool instead.
Is it free to use in a classroom?
Yes. Print as many as you need for students. A link back is appreciated but not required.
Can I change the angle of the 6-Point 360° Grid?
This template is fixed so that everyone gets the same sheet. For other angles, lenses or horizon heights, open the matching interactive grid; it exports PNG and SVG at any setting.