diff --git a/armi/reactor/grids/hexagonal.py b/armi/reactor/grids/hexagonal.py
index 5584164a0..4ec7fb882 100644
--- a/armi/reactor/grids/hexagonal.py
+++ b/armi/reactor/grids/hexagonal.py
@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ def getRawUnitSteps(pitch, cornersUp=False):
         Parameters
         ----------
         pitch : float
-            The short diameter of the hexagons (from flat side to flat side).
+            The short diameter of the hexagons (flat to flat).
         cornersUp : bool, optional
             If True, the hexagons have a corner pointing in the Y direction. Default: False