Card Points Calculator
This tool calculates the total point value of a hand of cards based on a common scoring system (like that used in Blackjack).
Enter a comma-separated list of cards below. Use rank (A, K, Q, J, 10-2) and suit (S, H, D, C). For example: AS, 10D, 5H.
Enter Your Hand of Cards
Understanding Card Point Values
How Points Are Calculated
This calculator uses a point system common in many card games, especially casino games like Blackjack. The goal is simple: sum the value of each individual card in a hand. This tool does not account for complex game-specific rules like pairs, flushes, or straights.
Card Value Scoring System
The point values are assigned as follows:
- Ace (A): 11 points
- Face Cards (K, Q, J): 10 points each
- Number Cards (10, 9, 8, etc.): Their face value (e.g., a '9' is worth 9 points)
The suit of the card (Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs) does not affect its point value in this calculator.
Calculation Examples
Click on an example to see the input and expected result.
Example 1: A Perfect 21
Input: AS, KH
Breakdown: Ace of Spades (AS) is 11 points. King of Hearts (KH) is 10 points.
Calculation: 11 + 10 = 21
Result: Total Points: 21
Example 2: A Hand with a 10
Input: 10C, 5D, 2H
Breakdown: 10 of Clubs (10C) is 10 points. 5 of Diamonds (5D) is 5 points. 2 of Hearts (2H) is 2 points.
Calculation: 10 + 5 + 2 = 17
Result: Total Points: 17
Example 3: All Face Cards
Input: JD, QS, KC
Breakdown: Jack (10) + Queen (10) + King (10).
Result: Total Points: 30
Example 4: Using Lowercase Input
Input: 3h, 4d, 5s, 6c
Breakdown: The tool is case-insensitive. 3 + 4 + 5 + 6.
Result: Total Points: 18
Example 5: Input with an Invalid Card
Input: KH, 5D, FAKE, 9S
Breakdown: King (10) + 5 of Diamonds (5) + FAKE (0, Invalid) + 9 of Spades (9).
Result: Total Points: 24
Example 6: Input with Extra Spacing
Input: 7C , AD, 2S
Breakdown: Extra spaces are ignored. 7 + 11 + 2.
Result: Total Points: 20
Example 7: A Single Card
Input: QS
Breakdown: Queen of Spades (QS) is 10 points.
Result: Total Points: 10
Example 8: A Hand with Five Cards
Input: 2H, 3C, 4D, 5S, 6H
Breakdown: 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6.
Result: Total Points: 20
Example 9: Another Invalid Format
Input: King, 4D, Ace
Breakdown: "King" and "Ace" are invalid formats. Only the 4 of Diamonds (4D) is counted.
Result: Total Points: 4
Example 10: Empty Input
Input: (empty text box)
Result: An error message: "Please enter at least one card."
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I format the card input?
Enter cards separated by commas. Each card should have its rank (A, K, Q, J, 10, 9...2) followed by its suit (H, D, C, S). Example: AS, 10D, 5H.
2. What are the point values for each card?
Ace = 11 points. King, Queen, and Jack = 10 points each. All other cards (10 through 2) are worth their face value.
3. What happens if I enter an invalid card like "XYZ"?
The calculator will mark "XYZ" as invalid, assign it 0 points, and show this in the results breakdown. It will still correctly calculate the total for any other valid cards in your input.
4. Does the suit (Hearts, Spades, etc.) affect the points?
No. In this calculator, the suit is only for standard card notation and does not change the point value. A King of Hearts (KH) is worth the same as a King of Spades (KS).
5. Is the input case-sensitive?
No, it is not. You can use as, kh, 10d and it will be calculated the same as AS, KH, 10D.
6. Does this tool work for games like Cribbage or Poker?
No. This is a basic point-summing tool. It does not calculate special combinations like pairs, flushes, straights, or the complex scoring rules found in games like Cribbage.
7. Can I use spaces in my input?
Yes. The tool automatically removes extra spaces. AS, 5H is the same as AS, 5H .
8. Why is the Ace always 11 points? Can it be 1?
For simplicity, this calculator assigns the Ace a fixed value of 11. Advanced logic for switching between 1 and 11 (as in Blackjack) is not included.
9. What is the format for a 10 card?
Use "10" followed by the suit letter. For example: 10H for the 10 of Hearts, or 10S for the 10 of Spades.
10. Why was this tool built this way?
This tool's code is designed to be highly compatible, especially with WordPress sites that can sometimes alter JavaScript code. It avoids specific operators (like &&) to ensure it runs correctly everywhere.
