Card Sleeves vs. Poker Chips
Comparing 2 standards across 23 specifications. 23 key differences identified.
Card sleeves are protective polymer covers manufactured in standardized millimeter dimensions to fit trading card games (TCGs) and board games. The universal matrix spans Standard Size (66×91 mm for MTG, Pokémon, Lorcana), Small/Japanese Size (62×89 mm for Yu-Gi-Oh, Cardfight Vanguard), Perfect Fit/Inner Sleeves, and Tarot Sleeves, measured in micron thickness grades (50 to 120 µm).
Poker chips are standardized casino and home game betting tokens. The global casino standard is 39 mm (1.54 inches) in diameter (with 43 mm used for high-denomination tournaments), weighing between 9.0 to 14.0 grams across authentic compression-molded clay, ceramic, and metal-slugged ABS composite materials, coded with universal standard color denominations.
Specification Comparison Table
23 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Standard Size (MTG / Pokémon)
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66 × 91 mm (fits 63.5 × 88.9 mm / 2.5 × 3.5" cards) | — |
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Small / Japanese Size (Yu-Gi-Oh)
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62 × 89 mm (fits 59 × 86 mm cards) | — |
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Standard Inner (Perfect Fit)
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64 × 89 mm (snug inner sleeve for double-sleeving) | — |
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Japanese Inner (Perfect Fit)
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60 × 87 mm (snug inner for Japanese cards) | — |
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Tarot Sleeve Size
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73 × 122 mm (fits 70 × 120 / 70 × 121 mm cards) | — |
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Mini-European Size
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46 × 71 mm (fits 44 × 68 mm board game cards) | — |
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Mini-American Size
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43 × 65 mm (fits 41 × 63 mm cards) | — |
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Penny Sleeve Thickness
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40 to 50 microns (µm) / 1.5 to 2.0 mil | — |
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Standard Gaming Sleeve Thickness
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100 to 120 microns (µm) / 4.0 to 4.7 mil (Dragon Shield/Katana) | — |
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Polymer Materials
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Polypropylene (PP), Acid-Free, No PVC | — |
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Standard Casino Diameter
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— | 39 mm (1.535 inches) |
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Oversized Tournament Diameter
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— | 43 mm (1.693 inches) |
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Standard Chip Thickness
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— | 3.3 to 3.5 mm (0.13 to 0.14 inches) |
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Authentic Casino Clay Weight
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— | 9.5 to 10.5 grams (Paulson / GPI casino standard) |
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Ceramic Chip Weight
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— | 10.0 grams (fully printed linen finish) |
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Composite Metal-Slug Weight
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— | 11.5 to 13.5 grams (common home sets with steel insert) |
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Heavyweight Clay Composite
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— | 14.0 grams |
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Standard White Chip Value
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— | $1 or Blue at select casinos |
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Standard Red Chip Value
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— | $5 universal standard |
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Standard Green Chip Value
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— | $25 universal standard |
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Standard Black Chip Value
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— | $100 universal standard |
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Standard Purple / Violet Value
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— | $500 |
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Standard Orange / Yellow Value
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— | $1,000 |