<p>According to Wikipedia, a standard playing card has a size of B8 and a weight of 1.8g. So if I got the math right, it's 180gsm.</p>

<p>Here is the link:
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_52-card_deck" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_52-card_deck</a></p>

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2016-08-25T19:56:36.643Z
yeah that definitely sounds right to me.
Wolfkin
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2016-08-10T14:10:26.587Z
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Tobi
<p>I'm creating my own version of risk and I'm now on to printing the cards. </p>

<p>My printer can use up to 250gsm paper, but before I purchase some I want to know if it will be suitable. </p>

<p>What is the standard for cards and card games? </p>

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2016-08-11T14:49:12.727Z
In case you don't already know, there are printers online that will print a custom deck of cards using your graphics.  http://www.makeplayingcards.com/ is one such printer.  It appears that a single deck would cost around $15 depending on the card size.  Perhaps that service would give you a better quality result.  [Note: I haven't yet used this service.]
James
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250gsm stock good enough for cards?
Terry
# 250gsm stock good enough for cards?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-08-10)

I'm creating my own version of risk and I'm now on to printing the cards.

My printer can use up to 250gsm paper, but before I purchase some I want to know if it will be suitable.

What is the standard for cards and card games?

**Tags:** board-game-adaptations

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: In case you don't already know, there are printers online that will print a custom deck of cards using your graphics.  http://www.makeplayingcards.com/ is one such printer.  It appears that a single deck would cost around $15 depending on the card size.  Perhaps that service would give you a better quality result.  [Note: I haven't yet used this service.]  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-08-10. Score: 1

According to Wikipedia, a standard playing card has a size of B8 and a weight of 1.8g. So if I got the math right, it's 180gsm.

Here is the link:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_52-card_deck>

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: yeah that definitely sounds right to me.  

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