Free Printable Circle Templates (1–8 Inch PDFs)
Looking for printable circle templates for a craft or classroom activity? Choose from 1-inch to 8-inch circle outlines, single-circle sheets, multiple-circle sheets, and mixed-size options below.
We’ve got lots of great printable templates perfect for crafts and activities.
And one of the most requested templates I’ve gotten has been a template for circles!
And be sure to check out our other shapes like our heart templates and star templates.
Choose a circle size: 8 inch · 7 inch · 6 inch · 5 inch · 4 inch · 3 inch · 2 inch · 1 inch · Mixed sizes
Uses for Circle Outlines
Use the outlines as cutting guides, coloring pages, or stencils. Print on cardstock if you want a sturdier shape to trace around more than once.
For a quick learning activity, have kids sort cut-out circles from smallest to largest, count them, or make repeating color patterns. Small circles work well as spots on a paper animal, while larger circles can become faces, flowers, or bulletin-board decorations.
Making a summer collage? Our beach ball templates add ready-made sections to color. For a paper flower project, pair a circle center with petals and leaf templates.
Downloading the Templates
Choose the size and layout you need, then click the PDF download link beneath its preview. Open or download the PDF and print from that file rather than from the photo on this page.
For the intended circle size, select “Actual size” or 100% scale in your print settings. “Fit to page” can change the diameter. Check the print preview for clipped edges, and measure across the center of a printed circle with a ruler before using it for a project that needs precise measurements.
Use regular paper for coloring and cutting, or cardstock for reusable tracing templates. The listed circle size refers to its diameter—the distance across the center from one side to the other.
Need a different size? Choose the closest matching PDF first. If you change the print scale, the circle’s diameter will change too. Enlarging can push part of the outline beyond the printable area, so check the preview and measure a test print before cutting.
These templates are for personal use or educational use only. Not for commercial use.
Circle Templates by Size
The templates below run from largest to smallest. Sizes 1–4 inches have both a single-circle PDF and a multiple-circle PDF. The mixed-size outlines are at the bottom.
8 Inch Circle Template
We have a super large circle template here with the 8 in circle template.
This is the largest circle in this collection. Check your printer’s printable area so the outline does not get cut off at the edges.
Download the 8-inch circle template PDF
7 Inch Circle Template
Next, we have an extra large circle shape here with the 7 inch circle template.
Download the 7-inch circle template PDF
6 Inch Circle Template
Our next free circle printable is the 6 inch circle template.
Download the 6-inch circle template PDF
5 Inch Circle Template
If you are looking for a medium size circle, we’ve got a 5 in circle template you can grab.
Download the 5-inch circle template PDF
4 Inch Circle Template
Now that we’ve gotten to some smaller circles, we’ve got 4 inch circle templates as well.
We created 2 printable circle outlines for the smaller templates. You can choose from just a single circle per printable PDF file.
Or you can print several of the blank circles at once.
Download the single 4-inch circle PDF
Download the multiple 4-inch circles PDF
3 Inch Circle Template
Next on the list of free printable circle templates we have our 3 inch circle templates.
Download the single 3-inch circle PDF
Download the multiple 3-inch circles PDF
2 Inch Circle Template
Next, we have very small circles! These 2 inch circle outlines are great for smaller craft projects, or for creating polka dots!
Download the single 2-inch circle PDF
Download the multiple 2-inch circles PDF
1 Inch Circle Template
The smallest single-size option in this collection is the 1-inch circle template.
Download the single 1-inch circle PDF
Download the multiple 1-inch circles PDF
Circle Outlines Template
For our next circle template, we have this with multiple circles on one page.
We created a version that has the size of the circles on the page, and one with only the blank circle outlines.
Download the labeled mixed-size circles PDF
Download the blank mixed-size circles PDF
If you’re looking for more basic shaped template printables we also have heart shaped templates and star templates!
Are you using these circle templates in a creative way? Let us know in the comments what you plan on doing with them to give ideas to others!
My pattern calls for circles in cm. Do you know where I can find those?