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.
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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.
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.
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