Printable Octagon Shape (Free Templates in 6 Sizes)

These printable octagon shape templates are a great resource to keep on hand for crafts, classroom activities, sewing projects, and geometry practice. The collection comes in 6 different sizes, all ready to download and print instantly.

A stack of printable octagon shape templates overlapping on one another.

How to Download & Print

About the Templates

This collection includes six free printable octagon shape templates in sizes ranging from 1 inch octagon template to 6 inches template. Every template is a regular octagon, meaning all eight sides are the same length and all eight interior angles measure 135 degrees.

The template sizes are measured across the widest part of the shape—from the middle of one flat side to the middle of the opposite side. For example, the 4-inch template measures exactly 4 inches across at its widest point.

Each PDF contains a single octagon size. Smaller templates are repeated across the page to make better use of the paper, while larger templates appear once or twice depending on their dimensions. Every page is clearly labeled so it's easy to identify the correct size before printing.

All files are formatted for standard US Letter paper and can be printed on most home or office printers. Simply download the PDF, print at 100% scale, and your templates are ready to use.

These printables are free to download and may be printed as often as you like for personal use. Please note, however, that they are not meant for commercial use and you may not sell them.

Fun Facts About Regular Octagons

The octagon is one of the best-known geometric shapes because it appears in both mathematics and everyday life. Here are a few interesting facts:

A regular octagon has 8 equal sides.
It has 8 equal interior angles, each measuring 135°.
The total of all interior angles is 1,080°.
It has 8 vertices (corner points).
It has 8 lines of symmetry.
It has rotational symmetry and matches itself every 45° turn.
A regular octagon can be created by cutting the corners off a square.
The familiar stop sign is shaped like a regular octagon, making it one of the easiest polygons to recognize.

Because of their symmetry, octagon shapes are commonly used in architecture, quilting, tile patterns, graphic arts, and geometry lessons. If your project requires irregular octagons, these regular templates can also serve as a guide for creating your own custom designs.

Free Downloadable Octagon Shape Templates

Click the links below each image to open, download, or print the PDF version of each template.

1 inch printable octagon shape template.

1 Inch - Download Here

2 inch printable octagon shape template.

2 Inch - Download Here

3 inch printable octagon shape template.

3 Inch - Download Here

4 inch printable octagon shape template.

4 Inch - Download Here

5 inch printable octagon shape template.

5 Inch - Download Here

6 inch printable octagon shape template.

6 Inch - Download Here

How to Download, Save, and Print the Templates

To download: Click the PDF link at the bottom of the image. The file will open in a new window. Click the download button at the top right corner to save the PDF file.
To print: Click the same PDF link, open the file, and click print icon at the top right corner of the page.

Printing Tips

Use blank white paper (US Letter).
You can also use colored paper if you prefer the shapes colored.
Before printing, check your print settings, confirm the correct paper size, preview the design and choose the appropriate print option from the menu.
For the most accurate results, make sure your printer settings are set to Actual Size or 100% scale. This will ensure the shapes maintain their indicated measurements.

What Can You Do With These Free Printable Octagon Shape Templates?

These printable octagon shape templates can be used in classrooms, at home, or in craft rooms. Their simple outlines make them suitable for learners of all ages as well as hobbyists looking for accurate geometric patterns.

Tracing and Early Learning Activities – Young learners can trace the outlines to strengthen fine motor skills, improve pencil control, and practice recognizing geometric shapes. Teachers and parents can also turn the templates into worksheets and fun printables by adding coloring, cutting, or matching activities.
Math and Geometry Lessons – Octagons provide an excellent way to introduce polygons, symmetry, angles, and perimeter. Students can use the templates for measuring, comparing polygons, counting vertices and octagon sides, and exploring geometric concepts through hands-on activities. They also fit easily into classroom lesson plans and independent learning.
Crafts and DIY Projects – These templates work well for handmade cards, paper flowers, gift tags, banners, scrapbook layouts, ornaments, quilting patterns, and other creative projects. The outlines can be transferred onto cardstock, felt, foam sheets, fabric, or construction paper for longer-lasting decorations.
Bulletin Boards and Classroom Displays – Create colorful classroom displays by mixing different octagon sizes. Larger templates are ideal for signs and headings, while smaller ones can be used as labels, borders, or decorative accents on bulletin boards.
Art and Design Projects – Octagons are often found in mosaics, tile designs, and decorative patterns. Students studying graphic arts or visual arts can use these templates to experiment with symmetry, repeating patterns, and geometric artwork.
Games and Educational Resources – Cut out multiple copies to create matching games, flashcards and sorting activities. Laminated templates can be used year after year in classrooms and homeschool settings.

Be it preparing classroom resources, creating art projects, teaching geometry, or making handmade decorations, these free printable octagon shape templates provide an easy and reusable starting point for your next project.