Shop drafting templates and drawing templates used by architects, engineers, designers, and students for accurate hand drafting. From architectural and mechanical templates to circle, lettering, and specialty stencils, find the right tools for precise layouts, symbols, and technical drawings.
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1/8" Scale House Furnishing Template
RapiDesign$15.451/8" = 1'. To plan furniture and appliance arrangement before or after house is completed or when furniture re-arrangement is contemplated. Size: 6" X 3½". Thickness: .030". -
1/8" Scale House Plan Fixtures Template
RapiDesign$15.45For architects, builders and contractors. Contains the symbols most commonly used in the profession. Includes roof pitch gauge and 16" spacing in 4" modules. Scale: ¼" = 1'. Same symbols as No. R-22 template. Size: 5½" X 3 ¼"... -
1/8" Scale Landscape Template II
Alvin Drafting$7.40The template makes it easy to create a reproduce Landscape shapes and makes drawing and drafting projects consistent and convenient.Features: 1/8 scale template45 cutouts in allCutouts for various trees, shrubs, hedges and fencesAssorted circles,... -
3/16" Scale House Plan Template
Timely Templates$7.10Contains circles squares house planplumbing symbols stair planner and roof pitch gauge. Scale: 3/16" = 1'. Size: 5" x 9¾". -
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Circle Drafting Template
Timely Templates$7.10Precision die-cut metric fractional and decimal equivalent dimensions and marked corner radii. Contains 45 circles from 1/16" to 2 ¼". Size: 7-3/8" x 8-3/8" x .025". -
Circle Guide Template
Alvin Drafting$7.70A circle template that has labeled cutouts to quickly add precisely measured circle and arc elements to a drawing without the aid of a scaled ruler or compass.Features: Contains 46 circles spanning from 1/16" to 2-3/4"Centering linesPencil allowance on... -
Circle Master II Template
Pacific Arc$5.90Pacific Arc Circle Template Guides are the ideal tools to make exact specifications for geometry, drawings, plans, and sketches.Features: 44 circles from 1/16" to 3"All cutouts are clean and free from imperfections, enabling the perfect shapes every... -
Circle Radius Master
Pacific Arc$6.70This versatile circle template is an essential tool for drafters, architects, engineers, and artists. With a wide range of precision-cut circles, durable translucent plastic, and a compact design, it ensures accuracy and ease of use for various projects... -
Circle-Master Template
Pacific Arc$3.40Our BEST SELLING circle master template is an essential tool for drafters, architects, engineers, and artists. Featuring a range of precise circles, dual rulers, and durable translucent plastic, it ensures accuracy and ease of use on various... -
Combo Circle Master Template
Alvin Drafting$6.30This circle template is great for architects, builders, interior designers, engineers, students, design colleges, and is a great assistant to make any presentation more professional, clean, and accurateFeatures: 45 circle cutouts with centering... -
Geometric Designer Template
Timely Templates$4.40Contains small sizes of common shapes used in design. Size: 4-7/8" x 8" x .020". -
Hex Nuts & Bolts Template
Timely Templates$5.00This compact template has hex sizes 1/4 X 3/4 inch. These are suitable for bolts and nuts from No. 6 to 1/2 inch. Circles are included for chamfer, body Dia., and root Dia. (Pictorial). Alternate view of hex is provided for those rare occasions that it... -
Machine Screws Template
Timely Templates$7.30Draws 2 views of machine and cap screws from #4 to 3/8 Dia. All cut-outs for each size are on a common centerline. Has pin-point centers on larger sizes. Excellent for drawing counter-bored, counter-sunk and tapped holes. -
Professional Tilt Hex 5 Template Set
Timely Templates$27.10Crisp pictorial views of chamfered hexagons from 1/8 to 1-1/4 across flats. Also makes an excellent ellipse set. 5 projections: 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, plus 35°-16' (isometric). Isometric dimensions are for isometric axes. -
Rectangle Template
Timely Templates$7.50Contains six flow arrows and 20 rectangles. Size range: 1/16" x 1/8" to 2-3/8" x 4¾". Size: 6-3/8" x 10-3/8" x .020". -
Small Ellipse Template
Timely Templates$5.80Contains 252 ellipses in projections of 10 to 70. Major axes of 1/16" to ½". Size: 6 ¼" x 9¾" x .020". -
1" Structural Cross Section Template
RapiDesign$16.50Scale: 1" = 1'. Size: 8" X 5". Thickness: .030". -
1/2" Alphabet Template
Pickett$10.60Contains: upper case½" block letters, numerals and symbols. Size: 5" x 8" x .030". -
1/2" Scale Bathroom Plumbing Template
Timely Templates$7.10Features toilets tubs urinals and lavatories in ½" scale. Size: 6 ¼" x 9-7/8".
What Are Drafting Templates?
Drafting templates are plastic or metal guides with pre-cut shapes that allow users to draw precise, repeatable forms. These templates eliminate the need to measure and construct common elements manually, improving both speed and accuracy in technical drawing.
Templates are widely used to create circles, ellipses, lettering, symbols, and specialized components used in architectural and engineering drawings. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} relies on standardized symbols and consistent geometry, making templates an essential drafting tool.
Types of Drafting Templates
- Circle & Ellipse Templates: Used to create accurate circles and curves without a compass
- Architectural Templates: Include common symbols such as doors, windows, fixtures, and furniture layouts
- Lettering Templates: Used for consistent text, titles, and labeling on drawings
- Engineering Templates: Designed for mechanical and technical symbols used in engineering drawings
Why Use Drawing Templates
Drafting templates improve efficiency by reducing the time required to create repeated shapes and symbols. Instead of constructing each element manually, templates allow for fast, consistent placement while maintaining accuracy across the entire drawing.
They also help ensure standardization, which is critical in technical drawings where symbols and dimensions must be clearly communicated.
Choosing the Right Drafting Template
When selecting a drafting template, consider the type of drawing being created and the level of detail required. Architectural templates are ideal for building layouts, while engineering templates are better suited for mechanical and technical drawings. Lettering templates are commonly used for titles, notes, and labeling.
The right template depends on the symbols and shapes you use most often, as well as the scale and precision required for your work.
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Drafting templates are typically used alongside scales, triangles, parallel bars, and drafting paper to create accurate and efficient drawings.
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