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Guide · Card size

Trading card size, explained

The standard is 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Here's what that means, why it's the standard, and how a Cardbop card fits it.

The short answer

The standard trading card size is 2.5 x 3.5 inches (about 63.5 x 88.9 mm), in a portrait orientation. It's the same size as baseball, basketball, and most collectible cards, so it fits standard sleeves, top-loaders, and cases. Cardbop makes standard-size cards, and the Display Card comes sealed in a display case.

The standard, at a glance

Standard size

2.5 x 3.5 inches — the same size as baseball, basketball, and most sports and collectible cards.

In millimeters

About 63.5 x 88.9 mm — the widely used trading-card standard.

Portrait orientation

Taller than it is wide, which is why a portrait photo frames best.

Fits standard sleeves

Standard-size cards fit common penny sleeves, top-loaders, and display cases.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the standard trading card size?+

The standard trading card size is 2.5 x 3.5 inches (about 63.5 x 88.9 mm) in a portrait orientation. It's the same size used for baseball, basketball, and most sports and collectible cards.

What size are Cardbop cards?+

Cardbop makes standard-size trading cards, so they look and feel like the sports and collectible cards you already know. The Display Card comes sealed in a display case.

Why is 2.5 x 3.5 inches the standard?+

It's the size the trading card industry settled on decades ago, so cards, sleeves, top-loaders, binders, and cases are all built around it. Sticking to standard size means your card fits everything.

Do standard cards fit sleeves and cases?+

Yes — a 2.5 x 3.5 inch card fits common penny sleeves, top-loaders, and display cases made for standard trading cards.

How much does a custom card cost?+

A single Display Card is $25 and a 10-card Card Pack is $50. Designing is free, and you can personalize one in minutes.