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    Free Printable Circle Templates - Large and Small Circle Stencils

    Published: Mar 25, 2019 · Modified: Aug 8, 2024

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    This collection of free printable circle templates has multiple sizes of circle pattern from 1" up to 16".

    Raise your hand if you've ever gone around your kitchen measuring bowls trying to find one that was just the right size for a project! With these free printable circle templates, you won't have to do that any more.

    Today I'm sharing a crazy large variety of circle stenicls, as well as tips for how to use these circle printables, that will save you a lot of time and hassle in the future!

    17 sizes of free printable circle templates

    This post may include affiliate links, which means I may make a commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you.

    Circle punches

    Before we get into the circle templates, I want to let you know that the smallest circle is 1".

    If you need to make just a few circles smaller than that, try scaling down the print out.

    For example, for ½" circles, simply print at 50%.

    If you need to make a lot of circle cut outs, look for a circle punch. I've done a whole lot of crafting in my life - trust me when I say you do not want to cut out a zillion tiny circles by hand! 

    Even a 1" size becomes pretty tedious to cut out in quantity! If you think you'll need a lot of 1" circles, I really recommend just getting a circle punch.

    EK Tools Circle Punch 1 Inch With Safety Lock, Create Perfect Circles for...
    EK Tools Circle Punch 1 Inch With Safety Lock, Create Perfect Circles for...
    • OPTIMIZED FOR CARDSTOCK: Designed to work best with cardstock, our punch delivers clean, crisp circles every time. Ideal for achieving consistent,...
    • PERFECT CIRCLES: Effortlessly create precise 1-inch circles with our easy-to-use paper punch. Say goodbye to tedious hand-cutting and hello to...
    • DURABLE DESIGN: Durable construction and comfortable grip for ease of use and long-lasting performance. Compact and portable design for crafting on...
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    You can also find larger circle punches.

    I've used my 2" punch a lot of homemade gift tags over the years. It probably isn't worth if for a one-off project where you just need a few circles, but if you anticipate cutting a lot of circles for projects, a DIY wedding, etc., it is totally worth a few dollars. 

    TECH-P Creative Life 2'+1'+⅝' inch Punch Set Circle Hand Press Album...
    TECH-P Creative Life 2"+1"+⅝" inch Punch Set Circle Hand Press Album...
    • ❤️Quality Material:These round hole punches is made of ABS shell and alloy blade which is durable and sturdy. The bottom is made of a transparent...
    • ❤️Craft punch Size:⅝"-6cm(L)x4.9cm(H)x3.5cm(W); 1"-7cm(L)X5.6cm(H)x4.5cm(w);2"-11cm(L)X7cm(H)x6.6cm(w); Punch out size by diameter; Ergonomic...
    • ❤️ Easy to Use And Creat Your Imagination Easy to operate, put the paper under the punch hole, need gentle press, then you will get a beauty...
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    Free printable circle templates in sizes 1 to 16

    Ways to use circle outline templates

    Large & extra large circle patterns

    Please note that these templates are for personal and classroom use. You are not licensed to redistribute or sell the files or printouts to others for their use. Simply refer your friends and coworkers to this post so they can download their own copies. Thank you.

    Please make sure to follow the links to download at the PDF printable circles. Do not right click and save the images - they are very low resolution and will not print well. You may need to authorize downloads from Dropbox if asked for permission.

    Many home printers today can print with margins as small as ¼" (a lot of printers geared towards printing photos can even print borderless.)

    Assuming you can print with a .25" margin, this large circle template should be 8" across. If you have to print with larger margins, the circle will be slightly smaller.

    Download the large 8" circle template

    8" printable circle template

    Need a bigger circle? No problem!

    This template creates a circle up to 10 inches across! Cut it out, trace it, then flip the template to create the second half of the circle. You can also print two and tape them together, if you prefer.

    Download the extra large 10" circle outline template here

    10" printable circle template

    Still not big enough for you? This circle is an enormous 16"!

    Only one quarter of it fits on the page, so I highly recommend printing at least two copies and taping them together.

    Printing four copies and taping them together to form a circle will lead to more accurate results. Enjoy your extra large circle template!

    Download the 16" circle template here

    16" printable circle template

    Medium and small circle template & circle shapes to cut out

    For your convenience, I created circle templates all the way from 1" to 8" in .5" increments. I've seen people other places asking for 2.5" circles, 3.5" circles, and other half sizes, so I hope you enjoy these circle shapes.

    tiny circle outlines - small 1" circle templates

    1" printable circle template

    1.5" small circle templates

    1.5" printable circle template

     2" circles

    2" printable circle template

    2.5" circle templates

    2.5" printable circle template

    medium 3" circle printables

    3" printable circle template

    3.5" circles

    3.5" printable circle template

    4" circle printable

    4" printable circle template

    4.5" circle outlines

    4.5" printable circle template

    5" circle printable pattern

    5" printable circle template

    5.5" circle

    5.5" printable circle template

    6" circle printable

    6" printable circle template

    6.5" circle

    6.5" printable circle template

    large 7" circle outline

    7" printable circle template

    7.5" circle printable template

    7.5" printable circle template

    And, finally, a selection of different sized circles on the same page! This page has 1, 2, 3, and 4 inch circles together for easy use with crafts and other projects that need multiple sizes of circle template!

    Download the multi-sized circle templates here

    multiple sizes of circle printable templates

    There are a lot of ways to use these printable circle patterns! Here are just a few:

    • Use them patterns to make your own reusable beeswax wrap.
    • Grab your sewing machine and stitch them to make a sewn circle garland.
    • Don't have a sewing machine? Fold circles in half over a piece of baker's twine and glue them to create a cute and super easy bunting!
    • Use smaller circles as homemade game pieces or play money.
    • Use several sizes of circle for kid's crafts like a circle penguin, circle frog, or caterpillar.
    • Cut a circle out to create a circle pattern for stenciling.

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