The unit of measurement - "pt"
The thickness of trading cards is measured in "pt", a unit of measurement from the printing industry. 1 pt corresponds to 0.001 inch or 0.0254 mm. This measurement is crucial for finding the right card holder.
The table below is a great guide!
|
PT SIZE |
THICKNESS |
EXAMPLES |
|
35pt |
0.889mm |
Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh |
|
55pt |
1,397mm |
Sports Base Sets i.e. Optic, Hoops, Select, Prizm |
|
75pt |
1,905mm |
Sports Thick Stock Sets i.e. Contenders Optic |
|
100pt |
2.54mm |
Sports Memorabilia Cards |
|
130pt |
3,302mm |
Sports Memorabilia Cards i.e. Select Jersey Swatches |
|
180pt |
4,572mm |
Sports Memorabilia Patches i.e. Flawless Patches |
|
360pt |
9.144mm |
Oversized Sports Memorabilia Cards i.e. Immaculate Laces |