D6 Dice vs. Playing Cards
Comparing 2 standards across 17 specifications. 17 key differences identified.
The 6-sided die (D6) is the most common cubic die standard. Standard board game dice measure 16 mm (5/8 inches) with indented, painted pips and rounded corners. Precision casino dice measure 19 mm (0.75 inches) with razor-sharp 90° edges, serialized markings, and flush-drilled pips filled with density-matched epoxy to minimize weight bias and maximize roll fairness.
Standard playing cards are manufactured in rigid international dimensional standards. The two dominant global formats are Poker Size (2.5×3.5 inches / 63.5×88.9 mm, the universal standard for US casino gaming and TCGs) and Bridge Size (2.25×3.5 inches / 57.1×88.9 mm, narrower for multi-card hand holding), typically printed on 300–330 GSM embossed linen cardstock.
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Standard Board Game D6 Size
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16 mm (0.63 inches / 5/8 in) | — |
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Precision Casino D6 Size
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19 mm (0.75 inches / 3/4 in, ±0.0005" tolerance) | — |
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Miniature / Wargaming D6 Size
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12 mm (0.47 inches) | — |
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Micro / Travel D6 Size
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8 to 10 mm | — |
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Opposite Faces Sum Rule
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Always 7 (1 opposite 6, 2 opposite 5, 3 opposite 4) | — |
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Right-Handed Pip Orientation
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1-2-3 meet counter-clockwise at vertex Western standard | — |
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Left-Handed Pip Orientation
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1-2-3 meet clockwise at vertex Asian standard | — |
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Casino Edge Style
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Razor Edge (Sharp 90° corner) maximum bounce fairness | — |
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Poker Size Dimensions
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— | 2.5 × 3.5 inches (63.5 × 88.9 mm) Standard US/Casino width |
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Bridge Size Dimensions
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— | 2.25 × 3.5 inches (57.1 × 88.9 mm) Narrow width (0.25" narrower) |
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Tarot Size Dimensions
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— | 2.75 × 4.75 inches (70 × 121 mm) Standard Tarot/Oracle card |
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Mini-European Size
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— | 1.73 × 2.68 inches (44 × 68 mm) Board game size |
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Mini-American Size
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— | 1.61 × 2.48 inches (41 × 63 mm) Board game size |
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Casino Cardstock Weight
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— | 300 to 330 GSM (Grams per Square Meter) |
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Corner Radius Standard
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— | 3.5 (0.138 inches) mm (standard 1/8" die-cut rounded corner) |
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Standard Deck Count
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— | 52 + 2 Jokers + 2 Ad Cards 56 cards per standard pack |
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Finish Textures
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— | Air-Cushion (Embossed Linen) vs Smooth Gloss |