Poker Hands: Rankings, Charts & What Beats What
By the PokerHands.Shop editorial team · Last updated: August 2026
Poker hands rank from Royal Flush down to High Card. Use the chart below to see every hand in order and what each one beats — and download the free printable PDF if you need it at the table.
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All Poker Hands in Order (Best to Worst)
1. Royal Flush
A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠ — the ace-high straight flush, the best hand in poker. Probability in a random 5-card hand: 1 in 649,740. → Full Royal Flush guide
2. Straight Flush
Five consecutive cards of the same suit. Example: 7♣ 8♣ 9♣ 10♣ J♣. Beats everything except a Royal Flush.
3. Four of a Kind (Quads)
Four cards of the same rank. Example: K♠ K♥ K♦ K♣ 9♠. One of only three hands that beat a full house.
4. Full House
Three of a kind plus a pair. Example: J♠ J♥ J♦ 4♠ 4♥ — “Jacks full of Fours.” → What beats a full house?
5. Flush
Any five cards of the same suit, not consecutive. Example: A♥ J♥ 8♥ 5♥ 2♥.
6. Straight
Five consecutive cards of any suit. Example: 5♠ 6♥ 7♦ 8♣ 9♠. → Does a flush beat a straight? (Yes — always.)
7. Three of a Kind (Trips)
Three cards of the same rank. Example: Q♠ Q♥ Q♦ 7♣ 2♠.
8. Two Pair
Two different pairs. Example: A♠ A♦ K♥ K♣ 9♠.
9. One Pair
Two cards of the same rank. Example: 10♠ 10♣ A♥ 7♦ 3♠. The most common winning hand in Texas Hold'em.
10. High Card
No combination — the highest card plays. Example: A♠ J♦ 9♥ 6♣ 2♠ = Ace High.
Want tie-breaks, kickers and what-beats-what examples for every hand? Read the complete walkthrough: Poker Hands in Order: What Beats What in Poker.
Poker Hands Ranked: Quick Reference Table
| Rank | Hand | Example | Beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Flush | A K Q J 10 suited | Everything |
| 2 | Straight Flush | 5 6 7 8 9 suited | Quads and below |
| 3 | Four of a Kind | K K K K 9 | Full house and below |
| 4 | Full House | J J J 4 4 | Flush and below |
| 5 | Flush | A J 8 5 2 suited | Straight and below |
| 6 | Straight | 5 6 7 8 9 mixed | Trips and below |
| 7 | Three of a Kind | Q Q Q 7 2 | Two pair and below |
| 8 | Two Pair | A A K K 9 | One pair and below |
| 9 | One Pair | 10 10 A 7 3 | High card |
| 10 | High Card | A J 9 6 2 | Nothing |
These standard high-hand rankings are used in Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud and Five Card Draw. Some lowball and split-pot variants use different ranking rules — in Short Deck, for example, a flush beats a full house.
Exact odds for every hand — combination counts, 5-card vs 7-card probabilities — live in our Poker Hands Probability Reference Table.
Explore the Full Poker Hands Guide
Poker hand rankings:
- Poker Hands in Order: What Beats What in Poker — the complete rankings walkthrough
- Best Poker Hands: The Top 5 Ranked and Explained
- What Is a Royal Flush? · Does a Flush Beat a Straight? · What Beats a Full House?
Charts & references:
- Free Poker Hands Chart PDF — instant download, no email, print at home
- Poker Hands Probability — Complete Reference Table
- How to Read a Poker Hand Rankings Chart
- Printable Charts: Free vs Paid Options Compared
- Premium Chart Posters — 40+ Art Styles
Learn more about playing poker:
- Best Starting Hands in Texas Hold'em
- Texas Hold'em Rules: The Complete Beginner's Guide
- Playing Poker in Las Vegas for the First Time
- Poker Odds & Probability: Outs, Pot Odds & Equity
- Online Poker vs Live Poker: What's the Difference?
Poker Hands FAQ
Can an Ace be low in a straight?
Yes. An Ace can be used as the low card in A-2-3-4-5, called a wheel or bicycle, which is the lowest possible straight.
What is a kicker in poker?
When two players have the same hand rank — for example, both have a pair of Aces — the kicker, which is the highest remaining unpaired card, determines the winner.
What is the difference between trips and a set?
Both are three of a kind. Trips means you have one card in your hand that matches two on the board. A set means you hold a pocket pair and a third matching card appears on the board. Sets are better disguised and generally more profitable.
Are poker hand rankings the same in Texas Hold'em and Omaha?
Yes — Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud and Five Card Draw all use the standard rankings on this page. Only lowball and some split-pot or short-deck variants rank hands differently. See the complete what-beats-what guide for the details.
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