TLDR
- A standard Magic: The Gathering card is 63 mm × 88 mm.
- That’s 2.48 in × 3.46 in (people often round it to 2.5 in × 3.5 in, but MTG cards are a hair smaller).
- Typical thickness is about 0.30–0.32 mm, and a single card weighs roughly 1.8 g.
- For print files at 300 DPI, the “exact size” works out to about 744 × 1039 pixels.
The exact dimensions of a Magic card
Magic the Gathering Card Dimensions.
If you just want the answer and don’t want to argue with a tape measure like it’s a rules dispute, here it is:
Standard MTG card size: 63 mm wide × 88 mm tall
In inches (precise): 2.48 in × 3.46 in
That size is what “normal” Magic cards use across sets, formats, and eras. So your sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and that one overstuffed Commander deck you refuse to cut down will all be built around these dimensions.
Why you keep seeing “2.5 × 3.5” online
A lot of sites (and accessory packaging) describe trading cards as poker size, which is commonly stated as 2.5 in × 3.5 in. That’s close enough for casual conversation, but it’s not perfectly precise for Magic.
Magic cards are typically measured closer to 63 × 88 mm, which translates to 2.48 × 3.46 inches. The difference is small, but it’s the kind of small that shows up when you’re:
- designing a print template
- cutting test prints
- wondering why your “perfectly sized” card looks like it grew up on a diet of slightly-too-large margins
In other words, rounding is fine for sleeves, but if you’re doing any layout work, use the exact measurement.
Thickness, weight, and corner rounding (the “feel” specs)
Dimensions are the headline, but a card’s “this feels like a card” factor comes from a few other physical details:
- Thickness: typically around 0.30–0.32 mm (foils can be slightly thicker)
- Weight: about 1.775–1.8 grams per card
- Corners: rounded, with a commonly cited corner radius around 3 mm
Do you need to know the weight of a single Magic card to play the game? No.
Do people still ask? Constantly. Humans are beautiful and strange.
Pixel dimensions for printing at 300 DPI
If you’re building print-ready files, you’ll usually think in pixels, not millimeters. Here’s the quick conversion that keeps your templates sane.
Using the exact inch measurements:
- Width: 2.48 in × 300 DPI ≈ 744 px
- Height: 3.46 in × 300 DPI ≈ 1039 px
So the standard target at 300 DPI is roughly: 744 × 1039 pixels.
If you’re printing, do yourself a favor and make sure your software isn’t “helpfully” scaling things to fit the page. Print settings love doing that.
Exceptions: oversized and novelty cards
Most Magic cards are the standard 63 × 88 mm size, but there are a few categories that break the rule:
- Oversized promos (often for commanders or special products)
- Planechase planes and similar oversized game pieces
- Vanguard cards (from older Magic products)
If it looks like a normal card and fits in a normal sleeve, it’s almost certainly the standard size. If it looks like a placemat, it’s probably not.
Quick FAQ
Are all tournament-era Magic cards the same size?
Yes, standard Magic cards are produced to the same general dimensions across sets, even though tiny manufacturing tolerances can exist.
Do Magic cards fit “standard” sleeves?
Yes. Sleeves sold for standard trading cards are designed around this size range, with a bit of extra room.
Is 63.5 × 88.9 mm wrong?
It’s the commonly quoted poker-size standard. For Magic specifically, 63 × 88 mm is the measurement you’ll most often see from MTG-focused sources and printers.