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What Size Toploader Do I Need?

Find the right PT (point thickness) toploader for every card in your collection — from standard Pokemon and sports base cards to thick jersey patches, booklet relics, and everything in between.

PT Calculator
Enter your card’s thickness in inches (measured with a caliper) and we’ll recommend the right toploader.
What Does PT Mean?

PT stands for “point” — a standard measurement used in the trading card hobby where 1 PT = 0.001 inches (one-thousandth of an inch). The PT on a toploader is the inner opening thickness, not the card thickness. A standard base card is roughly 12-20pt thick, and it goes into a 35pt toploader because the extra space accommodates a penny sleeve and allows easy insertion.

1 PT = 0.001"
Standard card ≈ 12-20 PT
Chrome / Prizm ≈ 28-35 PT
Jersey patch ≈ 80-160 PT

Key rule: never force a card into a toploader. If you meet resistance, size up. A slightly loose fit protects better than a tight one that bends corners on insertion.

Find Your Card

Select your card type to see which toploader size fits. Thicknesses are approximate — when in doubt, size up.

TCG Cards (Pokemon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh, Lorcana, One Piece & More) 35pt toploader

Nearly all trading card game cards are standard thickness (~12-20pt) and fit in a 35pt toploader with a penny sleeve. This includes base, holo, full art, rainbow rare, alt art, secret rare, foil, etched foil, textured — every rarity.

GameCard SizeThicknessToploader
Pokemon TCG (all types)Standard (63.5 x 88mm)~12ptSlimLoader ›
Magic: The Gathering (incl. foils)Standard (63.5 x 88mm)~12ptSlimLoader ›
Yu-Gi-Oh! (all rarities)Japanese (59 x 86mm)~22ptSlimLoader ›
Disney LorcanaStandard (63.5 x 88mm)~12ptSlimLoader ›
One Piece TCGJapanese (59 x 86mm)~12ptSlimLoader ›
Flesh and BloodStandard (63.5 x 88mm)~12ptSlimLoader ›
Digimon / Dragon Ball Super / Weiss SchwarzVaries~12-18ptSlimLoader ›

Note on Yu-Gi-Oh / One Piece: These use smaller Japanese-size cards (59 × 86mm). They fit in standard 3×4 toploaders but sit a bit loose on the sides. For a tighter, more protective fit, try our SlimLoaders — compact toploaders designed for a snug hold on thinner and smaller cards.

Pokemon Jumbo / Oversized promos: Post-2020 jumbo cards measure approximately 5.75" × 8" and pre-2020 cards are even larger at 6" × 8". These are too large for standard 3×4 or even 5×7 toploaders. You’ll need a 6×9 toploader for proper protection. Browse our Specialty Toploaders for oversized holders that fit jumbo promos, box toppers, and other non-standard cards.

Sports Cards — Standard / Paper Base 35pt toploader

Standard paper-stock base cards from all major manufacturers. These are the thinnest sports cards (~15-20pt) and fit comfortably in a 35pt toploader with a penny sleeve.

ProductSportThicknessToploader
Topps Baseball (Series 1, 2, Update)Baseball~15-20pt35pt ›
Bowman Baseball (paper)Baseball~15-20pt35pt ›
Topps HeritageBaseball~15-20pt35pt ›
Topps Allen & GinterBaseball~15-20pt35pt ›
Panini Donruss (all sports)All~15-20pt35pt ›
Panini ScoreFootball~15-20pt35pt ›
Panini Contenders (paper)All~15-20pt35pt ›
Panini Rookies & StarsFootball~15-20pt35pt ›
NBA HoopsBasketball~15-20pt35pt ›
Upper Deck Series 1 & 2Hockey~15-20pt35pt ›
Upper Deck Young GunsHockey~15-20pt35pt ›
Sports Cards — Chrome / Prizm / Premium Stock 55pt toploader

Do NOT force Chrome or Prizm cards into 35pt toploaders. The thicker chromium stock will bend corners and damage edges on insertion. These cards need 55pt.

ProductSportThicknessToploader
Topps ChromeBaseball~28-35pt55pt ›
Bowman ChromeBaseball~28-35pt55pt ›
Panini Prizm (all sports)All~28-35pt55pt ›
Panini Mosaic (all sports)All~28-35pt55pt ›
Donruss Optic (all sports)All~28-35pt55pt ›
Panini Select (base)All~28-35pt55pt ›
O-Pee-Chee PlatinumHockey~28-35pt55pt ›
Leaf Metal DraftMulti~28-35pt55pt ›
Sports Cards — Thick Chrome & Light Relics 75pt toploader
Product / Card TypeNotesThicknessToploader
Panini Contenders OpticToo thick for 55pt~40-55pt75pt ›
Upper Deck SPxThick auto base stock~40-55pt75pt ›
Bowman Inception (base autos)Thick card stock~45-55pt75pt ›
Topps Holiday RelicsLight embedded relic~50-60pt75pt ›
Allen & Ginter Relics (thin swatch)Mini relic window~50-60pt75pt ›
Thick refractor parallelsSome sets vary~38-55pt75pt ›
Jersey & Relic Cards — Standard Memorabilia 100pt toploader

Single-window jersey swatches, basic memorabilia, and manufactured relic inserts. These are the most common “hit” cards in mid-range products.

Product / Card TypeNotesThicknessToploader
Panini Absolute FootballJersey cards~70-90pt100pt ›
Topps Triple ThreadsSingle-window relics~70-90pt100pt ›
Topps TributeMid-thickness memorabilia~70-80pt100pt ›
Panini CertifiedJersey cards~70-90pt100pt ›
Panini PrestigeMemorabilia hits~70-90pt100pt ›
Leaf Ultimate DraftRelic hits~70-90pt100pt ›
Panini XR / Phoenix / Obsidian / IllusionsFootball memorabilia~70-90pt100pt ›
Topps Commemorative Patch insertsManufactured logo patches~80-100pt100pt ›
Single-color jersey swatch (any brand)Thin fabric window~70-100pt100pt ›
Thick Patches & Premium Hits 130pt toploader

Multi-color patches, auto + relic combos, and premium product hits. These are noticeably thicker than single-swatch jerseys. Use thick penny sleeves at this level.

Product / Card TypeNotesThicknessToploader
Panini National TreasuresStandard patches, auto patches~100-130pt130pt ›
Panini ImmaculateStandard patches~100-130pt130pt ›
Topps Inception (thick hits)Auto patch combos~100-130pt130pt ›
Panini SpectraPrizm + patch autos~100-130pt130pt ›
Panini Select (patch cards)Multi-color patches~100-130pt130pt ›
Prizm Sensational SwatchesEmbedded jersey window~108pt130pt ›
Topps Tier One RelicsPremium relic window~130pt130pt ›
Panini Flawless (some hits)Varies by swatch size~100-140pt130pt ›
Ultra-Thick Patches & Jumbo Memorabilia 180pt toploader
Product / Card TypeNotesThicknessToploader
National Treasures (thick/jumbo patches)Large swatch windows~140-170pt180pt ›
Panini Immaculate (thick hits)Premium multi-color patches~140-170pt180pt ›
Panini FlawlessEncased gem + patch cards~140-170pt180pt ›
Upper Deck The CupAuto + patch combos~140-170pt180pt ›
Panini ImpeccableThick memorabilia~140-170pt180pt ›
Topps Five StarThick auto stock~140-170pt180pt ›
Topps 150th Anniversary MedallionEmbedded metal medallion~168pt180pt ›
Topps Player Medallion cardsEmbedded metal coin~168pt180pt ›
Booklets, Helmet Cards & Extreme Thick 260-360pt toploader
Product / Card TypeNotesThicknessToploader
National Treasures BookletsFolded/closed — multi-panel fold-out~200-240pt260pt ›
Panini Flawless BookletsFolded/closed — gem + multi-swatch~200-240pt260pt ›
Topps Batting Helmet / Cleat cardsEmbedded equipment piece~240pt260pt ›
Upper Deck Ultimate Collection BookletsFolded/closed — auto booklets~260-360pt360pt ›

Booklet toploaders are for storage only (folded/closed). For opened display, a magnetic holder is the way to go — it holds both panels flat and lets you show the full card. We carry both vertical and horizontal booklet magnetic holders designed for oversized multi-panel cards.

Beyond 360pt: Some helmet, glove, and ball memorabilia cards are too thick even for 360pt toploaders. These require snap-shut cases or magnetic holders designed for ultra-thick items.

Autograph Cards — Sizing by Type varies 35-130pt

Autograph cards vary hugely in thickness depending on the card stock and whether there’s also a relic embedded. The auto itself adds almost no thickness — it’s the base stock that matters.

Auto TypeDetailsThicknessToploader
On-card auto (standard paper stock)Topps, Donruss, Hoops base autos~15-20pt35pt ›
Sticker auto (standard stock)Sticker applied to card face~20-28pt35pt ›
On-card auto (chrome/premium stock)Chrome, Prizm, Select autos~28-35pt55pt ›
On-card auto (thick stock)Five Star, Inception, SPx~40-60pt75pt ›
Auto + thin jersey swatchSingle-swatch + auto combo~70-100pt100pt ›
Auto + patch comboNational Treasures, Immaculate~100-170pt130pt › or 180pt ›
Complete Toploader Size Chart
ToploaderOpeningFits Cards Up ToCommon Card Types
35pt 0.035" ~20pt All TCG cards (Pokemon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh, Lorcana, One Piece), Topps/Bowman paper base, Donruss, Score, Hoops, Upper Deck, Contenders paper, sticker autos on standard stock Shop 35pt
55pt 0.055" ~40pt Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome, Panini Prizm, Mosaic, Donruss Optic, Select base, O-Pee-Chee Platinum, Leaf Metal, on-card autos on chrome stock Shop 55pt
75pt 0.075" ~55pt Contenders Optic, Upper Deck SPx, Bowman Inception base autos, Topps Holiday Relics, Allen & Ginter thin relics, thick refractor parallels Shop 75pt
100pt 0.100" ~80pt Panini Absolute jerseys, Topps Triple Threads, Topps Tribute, Panini Certified, XR/Phoenix/Obsidian/Illusions memorabilia, single-color jersey swatches, Topps commemorative patches Shop 100pt
130pt 0.130" ~110pt National Treasures patches, Immaculate patches, Inception thick hits, Spectra patch autos, Select patches, Prizm Sensational Swatches, Tier One relics, some Flawless hits Shop 130pt
180pt 0.180" ~160pt National Treasures jumbo patches, Immaculate thick hits, Flawless encased, The Cup auto patches, Impeccable, Five Star, Topps medallion cards Shop 180pt
260pt 0.260" ~240pt National Treasures booklets (folded), Flawless booklets (folded), Topps helmet/cleat cards, multi-panel memorabilia (closed). For open display, use magnetic booklet holders Shop 260pt
360pt 0.360" ~330pt Ultimate Collection booklet autos (folded), ultra-thick memorabilia. For open display, use magnetic booklet holders Shop 360pt
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Always Sleeve First
Put a penny sleeve on every card before inserting into a toploader. It prevents surface scratches and protects edges during insertion. Our Easy Glide penny sleeves are acid-free with notched corners for smooth insertion. Use standard penny sleeves up to 75pt; switch to thick penny sleeves for 100pt+ cards. Not sure? Read penny sleeves vs toploaders.
Specialty Toploader Sizes

Not every collectible fits the standard 3x4" toploader. These protect oversized, mini, and unique items.

2" x 3" Tobacco minis, vintage minis Shop →
3" x 5" Tallboy, vintage basketball, promos Shop →
3" x 7" Tickets, currency, bookmarks Shop →
4" x 6" Postcards, some box toppers Shop →
5" x 7" Photos, prints, oversized promos Shop →
8" x 10" Full-size photographs Shop →
Toploader Size Questions
What does PT mean on toploaders?
PT stands for “point” — 1 PT = 0.001 inches. A 35pt toploader has an inner opening of 0.035 inches. The PT rating is the opening size, not the card thickness — your card needs to be thinner than the toploader’s PT to fit.
Do all trading cards fit in 35pt toploaders?
No. All TCG cards (Pokemon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh, Lorcana) and standard paper sports cards fit in 35pt. But Chrome, Prizm, and Optic need 55pt. Jersey patches need 100pt+. Booklets need 260pt+. Never force a card in — size up.
What size toploader for Topps Chrome and Panini Prizm?
Use a 55pt toploader. Chrome and Prizm cards are ~28-35pt thick — too thick for 35pt (especially with a penny sleeve). Forcing them in can damage corners and edges.
What size toploader for a jersey / patch card?
It depends on the patch: thin single-color swatch → 100pt. Multi-color or thicker patch → 130pt. Jumbo patch or logo patch → 180pt. Patch cards vary wildly — when in doubt, size up.
What’s the difference between 35pt and 55pt toploaders?
20 points (0.020 inches) in the inner opening. 35pt fits standard paper base cards. 55pt fits thicker chrome/premium stock like Prizm, Topps Chrome, and Select. Using 35pt for Chrome cards damages them; using 55pt for base cards leaves them loose.
How do I measure my card’s thickness?
Best: Digital caliper — measure in inches, multiply by 1000 to get PT (e.g. 0.028" = 28pt). No caliper: Stack 10 identical cards, measure the stack, divide by 10. A 0.20" stack ÷ 10 = 0.020" per card = 20pt.
Should I always use a penny sleeve with a toploader?
Yes, always. A penny sleeve prevents surface scratches and stops the card from sticking to the toploader over time. Use standard penny sleeves for 35-75pt. Use thick penny sleeves for 100pt+ cards. Our Easy Glide sleeves have notched corners for smooth insertion.