Acorn Template
Print an acorn template for free. Choose an acorn in one piece (stalk, scaly cap and nut), the cap and nut as 2 pieces to glue, an acorn with 2 oak leaves, 3 oak leaves on their own, or 3 acorns in 3 sizes (full, 3/4 and 1/2). Add a simple smiling face on the nut if you like. Set the height from 2 in to a full page (9 in on one sheet), or a big acorn up to 36 in tiled over several sheets, and fill the sheet with small acorns for a class, a fall garland or name tags. Type names to print one on each acorn. Print the outline to colour, or a colour version: brown cap and tan nut, a green unripe acorn, or golden brown. A check square shows the print is true size. Download a PDF on US Letter or A4, an SVG cut file or a PNG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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Acorn
Names or words (optional)
Pattern
Lettering
Runs in your browser with our own code; names never leave your device, and nothing is saved. The acorns and oak leaves are our own drawings. Every piece is placed so it fits the sheet. The PDF is true size: print at 100% (Actual size) and check the square.
How to print an acorn template
- Choose what to make: an acorn, the cap and nut, an acorn with oak leaves, oak leaves only, or 3 sizes.
- Choose the height (stalk to tip).
- Optional: a face, names, the colour version or “Fill the sheet”.
- Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size); measure the check square. There is also an SVG (true size, for Cricut, Silhouette or laser cutters) and a 300 DPI PNG, one per sheet.
- Cut out the acorn (or the cap and nut and glue the nut behind the cap).
What you can use it for
- Fall and autumn displays and garlands
- Name acorns for a class tree (names on)
- Cut-and-glue cap and nut for preschool
- Thanksgiving place cards and table decorations
- Felt acorns and sewing patterns (trace the outline)
- Cutting practice with the dashed outline
Acorn sizes
| Height (stalk to tip) | Width | Cap width | Nut width | Cap over nut | Acorns per US Letter sheet | Per A4 sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in (5.1 cm) | 3.7 cm | 3.7 cm | 3 cm | 0.5 cm | 19 | 20 |
| 3 in (7.6 cm) | 5.5 cm | 5.5 cm | 4.6 cm | 0.7 cm | 8 | 8 |
| 4 in (10.2 cm) | 7.3 cm | 7.3 cm | 6.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 4 | 4 |
| 6 in (15.2 cm) | 11 cm | 11 cm | 9.1 cm | 1.4 cm | 2 | 2 |
| 7.5 in (19.1 cm) | 13.7 cm | 13.7 cm | 11.4 cm | 1.7 cm | 1 | 1 |
| 9 in (22.9 cm) | 16.5 cm | 16.5 cm | 13.7 cm | 2.1 cm | 1 | 1 |
Measured by the tool, with 4 mm gaps and the check square on the sheet. A 12 in acorn is tiled over 2 US Letter or 2 A4 sheets, a 24 in acorn over 8 or 8.
Acorn sets
| Set | Acorn height | Pieces | Oak leaf length | US Letter sheets | A4 sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap and nut | 4 in (10.2 cm) | 2 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Cap and nut | 6 in (15.2 cm) | 2 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Acorn with 2 oak leaves | 3 in (7.6 cm) | 4 | 9.1 cm | 1 | 1 |
| Acorn with 2 oak leaves | 4 in (10.2 cm) | 4 | 12.2 cm | 1 | 1 |
| 3 acorns, 3 sizes | 4 in (10.2 cm) | 3 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 3 acorns, 3 sizes | 6 in (15.2 cm) | 3 | – | 2 | 1 |
| 3 oak leaves | 4 in (10.2 cm) | 3 | 10.2 cm | 1 | 1 |
| 3 oak leaves | 6 in (15.2 cm) | 3 | 15.2 cm | 2 | 1 |
Measured by the tool. For “3 oak leaves” the height is the leaf length.
Acorn craft ideas
- String acorns and leaves into a fall garland with the Bunting Template.
- Write each child’s name on an acorn, or add a label from the Name Tag Template.
- Tie a small acorn to a jar or present with a tag from the Gift Tag Template.
- Cut an acorn stencil for fall t-shirts or cards with the Stencil Maker.
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Frequently asked questions
What acorn shapes are there?
An acorn in one piece, the cap and nut as 2 pieces, an acorn with 2 oak leaves (4 pieces), 3 oak leaves on their own, and 3 acorns in 3 sizes.
How do the cap and nut fit together?
The top of the nut tucks behind the cap: glue it so the cap’s lower edge sits on the dashed line on the nut. The cap overlaps the nut by 9% of the acorn’s height, and the cap is wider than the nut where they meet, so no gap shows.
How big are the oak leaves?
With the acorn they are 1.2 times the acorn’s height long, stem included; on their own they are the size you choose. The leaf is our own oak-style drawing with round lobes and veins.
What sizes can I print?
Acorns from 2 in to 9 in tall on one US Letter or A4 sheet, and up to 36 in tiled over several sheets. The tables on this page show the sizes and sheets.
How do I check the print is the right size?
Measure the check square on the first sheet: it must be exactly 1 in (or 2 cm with cm units) on each side. If it is smaller, print again at 100% or Actual size, not Fit to page.
Can I use it with a Cricut or Silhouette?
Yes. Download the SVG: it is true size in millimetres, with the cut lines on their own layer.
Can I sell things I make with these acorns?
The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed.