D6 Dice vs. Toploaders & Card Holders
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.
Toploaders are rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) protective holders designed to store collectible trading and sports cards. Sized at 3×4 inches (76.2×101.6 mm), toploaders are classified by a standardized 'Point' (pt) thickness scale ranging from 35pt (standard paper cards) up to 360pt (thick memorabilia, patch, and relic cards), where 1 pt equals 0.001 inches (1 mil).
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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Standard Toploader Outer Size
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— | 3 × 4 inches (76.2 × 101.6 mm) |
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Point Thickness Formula
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— | 1 pt = 0.001 inches (0.0254 mm) 1 mil |
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35pt (Standard Cards)
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— | 0.89 mm (0.035 in) Standard TCGs, base modern sports cards |
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55pt (Medium Cards)
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— | 1.40 mm (0.055 in) Chrome, Prizm, thick vintage cards |
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75pt / 100pt (Thick Cards)
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— | 1.90 / 2.54 mm Jersey swatch, thin patch cards |
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130pt (Standard Patch Cards)
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— | 3.30 mm (0.130 in) Standard game-worn memorabilia patches |
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180pt (Super Thick Patches)
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— | 4.57 mm (0.180 in) National Treasures, Flawless, thick patches |
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260pt / 360pt (Jumbo Relics)
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— | 6.60 / 9.14 mm Booklet cards, game-used bat/glove/shoe relics |
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9-Pocket Page Slot Dimensions
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— | 2.5 × 3.5 inches (fits unsleeved or penny-sleeved cards) |