Standards & Specs📅 2026-09-10⏱️ 4 min readBy Online Ruler Standards Team

Credit Card Dimensions: Exact Size in CM, MM & Inches for Ruler Calibration

Looking for exact credit card dimensions? Learn the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard size in millimeters (85.60 mm), centimeters (8.56 cm), and inches (3.370 in) for screen ruler calibration.

According to the international ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard, a credit card is exactly 85.60 mm wide (8.56 cm or 3.370 inches), 53.98 mm high (5.398 cm or 2.125 inches), and 0.76 mm thick. This uniform global standard makes credit cards ideal for calibrating online rulers.

Credit Card Dimensions: Exact Size in CM, MM & Inches for Ruler Calibration
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Whether you are calibrating an on-screen measuring tool, designing a wallet or cardholder, or checking print templates, knowing the exact dimensions of a standard credit card is essential.

Official ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 Dimensions

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) established the ISO/IEC 7810 standard to ensure payment cards, driver's licenses, and identification badges work seamlessly in ATMs and POS terminals across the globe.

Comprehensive Conversion Table (MM, CM, Inches)

Dimension Property Millimeters (mm) Centimeters (cm) Decimal Inches Fractional Inches
Width (Length) 85.60 mm 8.56 cm 3.370″ 3 3/8″
Height (Width) 53.98 mm 5.398 cm 2.125″ 2 1/8″
Thickness 0.76 mm 0.076 cm 0.030″ ~1/32″
Corner Radius 3.18 mm 0.318 cm 0.125″ 1/8″

How to Calibrate an Online Ruler Using a Card

Because this dimension is constant worldwide, our website uses it as the ultimate physical ground-truth reference:

  1. Open the Screen Calibration Tool.
  2. Place any standard credit or debit card against your screen.
  3. Adjust the slider until the on-screen card matches your real card.
  4. Your online ruler is now calibrated to within 0.1 mm accuracy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all credit cards the same size in every country?▼

Yes. Virtually all bank cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay) and national driver licenses adhere strictly to ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

How many inches is a credit card?▼

A credit card is 3.370 inches long (approximately 3 3/8 inches) and 2.125 inches wide (exactly 2 1/8 inches).

What is the thickness of a credit card?▼

The standard thickness is 0.76 millimeters (0.030 inches or 30 mils).

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