Poker Hands Chart
Knowing which hand beats which is the first rule of the card game. This chart ranks the ten standard hands from royal flush down to high card, with an example of each and how often it turns up. The evaluator then reads up to seven cards — such as two hole cards plus a five-card board — finds the best five-card hand and can compare two players’ hands.
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Hand evaluator
Write cards as rank + suit: A K Q J T 9…2 and s h d c (e.g. “Ts” is ten of spades). Separate with spaces.
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Printable Poker Blind Structure ChartHand rankings (highest to lowest)
| Rank | Hand | Example | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal flush | A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠ | Ace-high straight flush |
| 2 | Straight flush | 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ 6♥ 5♥ | Five in sequence, same suit |
| 3 | Four of a kind | Q Q Q Q 7 | Four cards of one rank |
| 4 | Full house | J J J 4 4 | Three of a kind plus a pair |
| 5 | Flush | A♦ J♦ 8♦ 6♦ 2♦ | Five of the same suit |
| 6 | Straight | 10 9 8 7 6 | Five in sequence, mixed suits |
| 7 | Three of a kind | 7 7 7 K 2 | Three cards of one rank |
| 8 | Two pair | A A 9 9 5 | Two different pairs |
| 9 | One pair | 10 10 K 6 3 | Two cards of one rank |
| 10 | High card | A J 8 5 2 | None of the above |
Suits have no rank in the standard game. An ace can be high (A-K-Q-J-10) or low (5-4-3-2-A, called the wheel) in a straight, but a straight can’t wrap around (Q-K-A-2-3 is not a straight).
How often each hand appears
| Hand | Ways (5-card deal) | Probability (5 cards) | Probability (best of 7 cards) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal flush | 4 | 0.000154% | 0.0032% |
| Straight flush (not royal) | 36 | 0.00139% | 0.0279% |
| Four of a kind | 624 | 0.0240% | 0.168% |
| Full house | 3,744 | 0.144% | 2.60% |
| Flush | 5,108 | 0.197% | 3.03% |
| Straight | 10,200 | 0.392% | 4.62% |
| Three of a kind | 54,912 | 2.11% | 4.83% |
| Two pair | 123,552 | 4.75% | 23.5% |
| One pair | 1,098,240 | 42.3% | 43.8% |
| High card | 1,302,540 | 50.1% | 17.4% |
There are 2,598,960 possible five-card hands from a 52-card deck. The 7-card column shows how often each is the best five-card hand from seven cards, as in community-card games — which is why two pair and better are much more common there.
Breaking ties
- Compare the hand categories first — a flush beats a straight whatever the cards.
- Within the same category, compare the key ranks: the higher four of a kind, trips in a full house, or top pair wins.
- Then compare the remaining cards (kickers) from highest to lowest.
- Straights and straight flushes are ranked by their highest card; the wheel (5-high) is the lowest.
- If everything matches, the hand is a tie — suits never break ties.
How to use the evaluator
- Type five to seven cards for Player 1, such as “Ah Kh Qh Jh Th 2c 3d”.
- Optionally type Player 2’s cards to compare hands.
- The evaluator checks every five-card combination and shows the best hand with its cards.
- It then says who wins, or whether the hands tie.
For a community-card game, enter each player’s two hole cards plus the five shared cards. The evaluator runs in your browser.
Worked example
Player 1 holds A♥ K♥ with shared cards Q♥ J♥ 10♥ 2♣ 3♦ — a royal flush. Player 2 holds A♠ A♦ and, with the shared cards in the example, also A♣ 9♠ 9♦ — a full house, aces full of nines. The evaluator finds both best hands and declares Player 1 the winner. Change Player 1 to “Ah Kd Qh Jh Th 2c 3d” and they have only an ace-high straight, which loses to the full house.
Using the chart at a home game
Keep a printed rankings chart on the table for new players, and agree the house rules before the first hand — which game you are playing, whether aces can be low in a straight, and how ties are split. Playing for chips or tokens rather than money keeps the game friendly and lets beginners learn without pressure.
Common beginner mistakes
- Thinking a flush beats a full house — it doesn’t.
- Counting suits to break ties — suits are equal.
- Forgetting the shared cards play: if the five community cards make the best hand, both players tie.
- Treating A-2-3-4-5 as not a straight — it is the lowest straight.
- Overvaluing one pair in seven-card games, where stronger hands are common.
Playing responsibly
Playing for real money is gambling and only for adults where it is legal. Many people play for fun with chips or matchsticks instead. If you play for money, decide a budget beforehand, never chase losses, and stop if it stops being fun — national gambling helplines and support services can help if it starts affecting your life.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hand?
A royal flush: A-K-Q-J-10 of the same suit.
Does a flush beat a straight?
Yes.
Does a full house beat a flush?
Yes.
What are the odds of a royal flush?
About 1 in 649,740 in a five-card deal.
Do suits matter?
Not for ranking hands in the standard game.
Can an ace be low in a straight?
Yes, 5-4-3-2-A is the lowest straight.
Which is more likely, a flush or a straight?
A straight is more likely than a flush, which is why a flush ranks higher.
How many five-card hands are there?
2,598,960 different hands from a 52-card deck.
What is a kicker?
An unpaired card used to break ties between otherwise equal hands.
Can two players have the same hand?
Yes — then the kickers decide, or the hands tie.