Tarot Card Dimensions: Complete Size Guide Tarot cards are larger than standard playing cards, and sizes vary between manufacturers and deck styles. Knowing the dimensions helps you choose the right deck for your hands, find the perfect tarot deck, and buy properly fitting storage solutions.
Tarot cards are larger than standard playing cards, and sizes vary between manufacturers and deck styles. Knowing the dimensions helps you choose the right deck for your hands, find the perfect tarot deck, and buy properly fitting storage solutions.
The most common tarot card size is 2.75 × 4.75 inches (70 × 120mm). This is the industry standard used by major publishers including U.S. Games Systems, Lo Scarabeo, and Llewellyn. Most Deckaura tarot decks also use this standard dimension.
| Type | Inches | mm | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Tarot | 1.75 × 2.875 | 44 × 73 | Travel, on-the-go readings |
| Poker Size | 2.5 × 3.5 | 63 × 89 | Small hands, easy shuffling |
| Standard Tarot | 2.75 × 4.75 | 70 × 120 | Most common, fits standard accessories |
| Large/Jumbo | 3.5 × 5.75 | 89 × 146 | Art appreciation, display |
| Oracle Cards | 3.5 × 5.0 | 89 × 127 | Oracle decks, varied sizes |
Standard playing cards measure 2.5 × 3.5 inches (poker size). Tarot cards are taller to accommodate the detailed artwork, symbolism, and text that make each card a complete interpretive tool. The extra height provides more canvas for the rich imagery that readers rely on during readings.
Beyond dimensions, card thickness matters for durability and shuffling feel. Premium decks use 300-350gsm cardstock with a linen or matte finish. Our tarot decks use premium cardstock with a matte finish for a luxurious handling experience that lasts through years of readings.
Browse our complete tarot deck collection or explore oracle cards if you prefer a different format. Learn how to shuffle your new deck properly once it arrives.
Measure one card from edge to edge with a ruler that shows millimeters. Record width first, then height. Do not include a sleeve, rounded-corner arc or decorative box insert. For a whole deck, also measure the stacked thickness after gently compressing the cards; this helps when choosing a case.
Publisher dimensions are sometimes rounded, and production cutting can vary slightly. A card listed as 70 × 120 mm may differ by a fraction of a millimeter. For replacement boxes or fitted sleeves, measure the physical deck you own instead of relying only on a product listing.
Choose sleeves by their internal dimensions. A practical starting point is about 1-2 mm of extra width and height, enough for insertion without a loose fit. Check the sleeve manufacturer’s tolerance because “tarot size” is a category, not one universal measurement.
A storage box needs space for the sleeved footprint and the thicker stack. Seventy-eight sleeves can add noticeable height. Measure after sleeving several cards, multiply carefully, and leave a small allowance for easy removal. Too much empty space lets corners strike the box; too little can bend edges.
Poker-size and mini cards suit an overhand shuffle and are easier to bridge for people who already use playing cards. Standard tarot cards often work better with an overhand shuffle, small packets or a gentle table mix. Jumbo cards provide the most visible artwork but usually need to be shuffled in sections.
Hand size is only one factor. Card finish, thickness and deck count change how a deck handles. A smooth 78-card deck may be easier than a sticky 44-card oracle deck of the same width, so test the complete stack when possible.
When printing a deck PDF, select 100% or “Actual size.” “Fit to page” scales the artwork and changes the finished card dimensions. Print one test sheet, measure a card border, and adjust printer settings before using expensive cardstock. Our free printable study deck uses poker-size 2.5 × 3.5 inch fronts arranged nine per US Letter sheet.
For metric planning, 1 inch equals 25.4 mm. Common conversions are approximate: 2.5 × 3.5 inches is about 63.5 × 88.9 mm, while 2.75 × 4.75 inches is about 69.9 × 120.7 mm.
Standard tarot cards measure about 2.75 x 4.75 inches (70 x 120 mm), noticeably taller than regular playing cards.
Yes. Poker-size playing cards are about 2.5 x 3.5 inches, while tarot cards are larger to showcase their detailed imagery.
Oracle decks vary widely; many are larger than tarot, often around 3.5 x 5 inches, but there is no fixed standard.
The larger format gives room for the symbolic artwork that readers interpret, and makes the cards easier to lay out and read.
