How do I make fraction bars with Figviz?

Type the denominators you want, such as "halves through twelfths," choose labeled or blank, pick a style, and click Generate. Figviz draws a stack of equal-length bars divided into equal parts and aligned for comparison. You can refine the prompt to focus on equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, or a specific set of denominators.

Is the fraction bar generator free?

Yes. Every Figviz account starts with free credits you can use right away, no credit card required. Buying a pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark and unlocks 4K export resolution for large poster printing. Credits never expire.

How do fraction bars show equivalent fractions?

Because every fraction bar is the same total length, aligning them makes equivalence visible. A bar split into halves lines up exactly with two quarters of a bar split into quarters and three sixths of a bar split into sixths. Students can read equivalent fractions directly off the lengths instead of memorizing rules.

Can I print fraction bars poster-size or as strips?

Yes. Figviz exports fraction bars at up to 4K resolution, sharp enough for A1 or A0 poster printing of a full fraction wall. For hands-on use, download the PNG and print fraction strips on card stock, then cut them apart so students can line them up. Choose the portrait (3:4) aspect ratio for a tall wall display.

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Q: Can I generate blank fraction strips for practice?

Yes. Ask for blank strips in your prompt, for example "blank fraction strips divided into 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 12 equal parts with no labels." Figviz will draw equal-length bars with empty parts you can print, cut out, and label by hand. This works well for hands-on lessons where students build their own fraction wall.

Create clean, printable fraction bars in seconds. Stack equal-length bars divided into halves, thirds, quarters, and beyond, all aligned so students see equivalence at a glance. Print poster-size or share digitally.

Last updated: 2026-06-22

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Fraction Wall to Twelfths

A complete fraction wall starting with 1 whole and stepping down through halves, thirds, quarters, and on to twelfths, all equal length and aligned.

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Equivalent Fractions Bars

Aligned fraction bars that make equivalence visible, showing one half lines up with two quarters and three sixths.

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Blank Fraction Strips

A set of blank fraction strips with empty equal parts and no labels, ready to print, cut out, and label by hand.

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Fraction Bars Halves to Tenths

A focused set of fraction bars covering halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, and tenths, each part shaded and labeled.

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Printable Fraction Strips

A clean printable sheet of labeled fraction strips covering 1 whole through twelfths, sized for an A4 or letter page.

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Comparing Fractions Bars

Two aligned fraction bars set up to compare sizes, showing how two thirds measures against three quarters.

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What is a fraction bar generator?

A fraction bar generator is a tool that creates printable fraction models on demand. A fraction bar, also called a fraction strip, is a bar of fixed length divided into equal parts: one whole, halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, and so on through twelfths. When you stack these bars and align them, you build a fraction wall that lets students see how the parts relate. Instead of drawing each bar by hand, you describe the set you need, pick a style, and Figviz renders a clean, aligned diagram with every part labeled, ready to download and print.

Fraction bars, fraction strips, and fraction walls

Fraction bar: a single bar divided into equal parts, such as one bar split into four equal quarters. It models one denominator at a time.

Fraction strips: a set of separate bars, often printed and cut out so students can physically line them up, overlay them, and explore fractions hands-on.

Fraction wall: a stack of bars from 1 whole down to twelfths, all the same length and aligned, so the whole collection reads as one chart. It is the classic wall display for a math classroom.

All three use the same idea: equal-length bars divided into equal parts. The difference is whether you keep them as one chart (wall), cut them apart (strips), or focus on a single denominator (bar).

How to make fraction bars with Figviz

Choose your denominators: type the parts you want, for example "halves through twelfths" or "thirds, sixths, and ninths."

Decide between labeled bars (each part shows its fraction) or blank strips (empty parts to label by hand).

Pick a style: Classic for clean black-and-white printing, Colorful for color-coded bars that help students spot patterns, or Minimal for a low-ink worksheet.

Choose an orientation: portrait (3:4) suits a tall wall display, landscape (4:3) fits a handout, and square (1:1) exports cleanly for digital platforms.

Click Generate, check that the bars are equal length and aligned, then download your print-ready PNG.

Using fraction bars to teach equivalent fractions

Equivalent fractions are the place fraction bars shine. When you align a bar split into halves above a bar split into quarters, students can see that one half covers exactly the same length as two quarters. Stack a bar of sixths underneath and they can read off that one half also equals three sixths. Because every bar is the same total length, equivalence becomes a visual fact rather than a memorized rule. The same alignment makes comparing fractions easy: place two thirds next to three quarters and students can see at a glance which is larger, long before they learn to find a common denominator.

Classroom uses for fraction bars

Wall display: print a full fraction wall poster-size and hang it where students can reference it during independent work.

Hands-on manipulatives: print fraction strips on card stock, cut them out, and let students lay them side by side to build, compare, and add fractions.

Equivalence practice: use aligned bars to have students find every fraction equal to one half or two thirds.

Comparing and ordering: give students a set of bars and ask them to order fractions from smallest to largest using the lengths.

Adding fractions: line up parts from two bars to model sums such as one quarter plus one half.

Can I get a blank fraction bar template?

Yes. To generate a blank fraction bar template, describe the strips you want without labels, for example "blank fraction strips divided into 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 12 equal parts with no labels." Figviz will draw equal-length bars with empty parts and thin dividers, ready to print and cut out. Students can then label each part themselves or shade portions during guided practice, which builds deeper number sense than handing out a finished chart. Print on card stock so the strips hold up to repeated sorting and stacking.

Frequently asked questions

A fraction bar, also called a fraction strip, is a bar of fixed length divided into equal parts. One bar might be split into two halves, another into four quarters, and so on. When you stack bars of the same length and align them, students can see how fractions relate and where they are equivalent.

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