Moleskine Classic Large dot grid: size, dot count and layouts
The Moleskine Classic Large is easy to find in shops. It is noticeably narrower than A5, so a layout copied from an A5 spread often runs out of room across the page.
Specifications
| Size (manufacturer) | 130 × 210 mm (5 × 8.25 in) · notebook size; the page is slightly smaller |
|---|---|
| Dot spacing | Not stated by the manufacturer. Most dot grids use 5 mm; check yours. |
From manufacturer or retailer information: Moleskine. Specifications can change between editions. Checked .
The usable dot grid
drawlater has not yet counted the grid on a real copy, so the editor starts from an estimate: 25 × 41 dots at 5 mm spacing. Dot counts and margins vary, so check yours before you draw.
- Count the dots in one row, including the first and last dot.
- Count the rows from the top dot to the bottom dot.
- Measure from each paper edge to the nearest dot: top, bottom, inner and outer.
- Enter the numbers under Notebook settings in the editor.
Opens a new notebook set to this size. Your existing layouts are kept. No account needed.
Quick answers
- How big is the Moleskine Classic Large?
- 130 × 210 mm (5 × 8.25 in), according to the manufacturer. This is usually the notebook size, so the page can be slightly smaller.
- What is the dot spacing in the Moleskine Classic Large?
- The manufacturer does not state it. Most dot grids use 5 mm; measure across 10 gaps and divide by 10 to check.
- How many dots are on each page of the Moleskine Classic Large?
- About 25 × 41 dots is a starting estimate from the page size. Count your copy to be sure; margins vary.
- Will an A5 layout fit the Moleskine Classic Large?
- It is 18 mm narrower than standard A5 (148 mm), about 3 dot columns fewer by drawlater’s estimate, so a layout drawn for a 148 mm page may not fit as-is. Set this notebook in drawlater and adjust the layout before you draw.
Start from a layout sized for this notebook
Why plan before you draw
A layout from a photo was drawn for someone else’s grid. In the Moleskine Classic Large it may run out of room or leave an awkward gap. drawlater places every box on a dot, shows measurements in dots and millimetres, and exports an actual-size PDF stencil you can print on A4 and trace.
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