What Does PT Mean on a Toploader?
PT rates the maximum card thickness the holder accepts, not the thickness of the toploader itself. One point equals 0.001 inch.
A toploader’s "PT" number is a CARD thickness rating, not the thickness of the toploader itself. One point equals 0.001 inch (0.0254 mm), so a 35pt toploader is built to accept a card up to 0.035 inch thick — which is why a standard 12–20pt base card fits comfortably inside one even while wearing a penny sleeve.
Frequently Asked Questions
A toploader’s "PT" number is a CARD thickness rating, not the thickness of the toploader itself. One point equals 0.001 inch (0.0254 mm), so a 35pt toploader is built to accept a card up to 0.035 inch thick — which is why a standard 12–20pt base card fits comfortably inside one even while wearing a penny sleeve.
A modern base card is roughly 12–20 pt, so a 35 pt toploader fits it with a penny sleeve on. Thicker relic and patch cards need 55 pt, 75 pt or larger. Measure or check the card’s stated thickness rather than guessing.
Often not. Double-sleeving adds an inner sleeve plus an outer sleeve, and the combined thickness can exceed what a 35 pt holder accepts. Step up to 55 pt rather than forcing the card in.