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Poker Hand Rankings (Highest to Lowest)
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Official Poker Hands Ranked From Highest to Lowest
Learn the order of poker hand rankings and the probability of each hand coming up so you can get an extra edge in your game
| Rank | Hand Name | Hand Description | Example | Probability | Combinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Royal Flush | 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace all in the same suit. |
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probability: 1 in 649,737 |
combinations: 4 |
| 2 | 2. Straight Flush | Five cards in a row, all in the same suit. |
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probability: 1 in 72,193 |
combinations: 36 |
| 3 | 3. Four of a Kind | The same card in each of the four suits. |
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probability: 1 in 4,164 |
combinations: 624 |
| 4 | 4. Full House | A pair plus three of a kind in the same hand. |
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probability: 1 in 693 |
combinations: 3,744 |
| 5 | 5. Flush | Five cards, all in one suit, but not in numerical order. |
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probability: 1 in 508 |
combinations: 5,108 |
| 6 | 6. Straight | Five cards in numerical order, but not of the same suit. |
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probability: 1 in 253 |
combinations: 10,200 |
| 7 | 7. Three of a Kind | Three of one card and two non-paired cards. |
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probability: 1 in 46 |
combinations: 54,912 |
| 8 | 8. Two Pair | Two different pairings or sets of the same card in one hand. |
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probability: 1 in 20 |
combinations: 123,552 |
| 9 | 9. One Pair | One pairing of the same card. |
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probability: 1 in 1.36 |
combinations: 1,098,240 |
| 10 | 10. High Card | No matching cards. |
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probability: 1 in 0.99 |
combinations: 1,302,540 |
Video Tutorial: Poker Hand Rankings
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- Hit the "Deal" button to get started
- Rank each of the hands, from strongest to weakest, by clicking on the + icon next to each player
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Hit "Check Order" to see if you were correct
In the event that you're wrong, you can choose to either try again or see the correct rankings - Hit "Deal" again and you'll see the next round of cards and repeat the ranking process
- Once the hand is complete you can start again with another hand
Happy ranking and good luck!
Poker Hand Combinations Explained
Poker hands fall into one of ten categories. The highest is a royal flush, followed by a straight flush, then four of a kind, a full house, a flush, a straight, three of a kind, two pair, one pair, and finally a high card.
The highest hands are the least common, with a royal flush and straight flush with the highest value cards, being exceedingly rare.
What Are Poker Suits?
A deck of cards is divided into four suits. All card suits have the same value in most poker games, but there are rare exceptions. For example, if you’re splitting an uneven pot in a high-low game where you tied your hand with another player, the remaining chip can be given to the player whose suit ranks higher. Usually spades ♠ rank highest and clubs ♣ rank lowest.
The four suits can vary from country to country - German decks contains bells instead of diamonds ♦, for example - but traditionally the four suits are as follows (in descending order of usual value for games that rank suits):
Black suit, depicting a medieval weapon.
Red suit, showing a heart.
Red suit, represented by a geometric diamond shape.
Black suit, represented by a three-leaf symbol.
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Ties And kickers
It's possible that the best hand at the table (a pair of 9s, for example) will be held by more than one player. In this case, the tie is broken using a kicker.
Let's say two players at a five-card poker game have a pair of 9s, and this is the best hand of the round.
Example
The hand goes to Player A, who has a pair of 9s with an A kicker (kicker meaning the highest card not involved in the pair), which beats player B's pair of 9s with a J kicker.
In the rare event that both players have the exact same hand, A, 9, 9, 7, 5 for example, the pot would be split.
Poker Hand Rankings FAQ
What is the best hand in poker?
The best hand in poker is a Royal Flush. It's made up of an ace, king, queen, jack and 10 in the same suit.
What beats what in poker?
You can see the poker hand rankings above. A one pair beats a high card, a two pair beats a one pair, a three of a kind beats a two pair, a straight beats a three of a kind, a flush beats a straight, a full house beats a flush, a four of a kind beats a full house, a straight flush beats a four or a kind, a royal flush beats a straight flush. Nothing beats a royal flush.
What beats a straight in poker?
You can beat a straight with a flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush and royal flush.
What beats a full house in poker?
A full house is a strong hand, but you can beat it with a four of a kind, straight flush and royal flush.
What beats a flush in poker?
A full house, four of a kind, straight flush and royal flush all beat a flush.
What's the highest suit in poker?
There is no highest suit in poker. They are all ranked equally.
How many poker hands are there?
There are 10 possible poker hands. The most valuable hand is a Royal Flush, a Straight Flush made of the highest value cards in the game.
What is the ranking order of poker hands?
The highest value poker hand is a Royal Flush, while the lowest is a high card. The full ranking order is royal flush, straight flush, four of a kind, a full house, a flush, a straight, three of a kind, two pair, one pair, high card.
What's the highest poker suit?
The ranking order of suits is spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs. In popular poker games such as Texas Hold'em, there is no ranking of card suits, however suits are sometimes ranked in other games like Bridge.
What are the best and worst hands in poker?
The best hand in poker is a Royal Flush, which is the highest value straight flush. The worst hand in poker is a high card. The lowest possible high card five-card poker hand (if Aces are high) is 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 with no flush present.
What happens if two poker hands are the same?
If two poker hands are the same, the winner is decided by a kicker. A kicker is the highest value card outside of the pair/three-of-a-kind etc. For example, a pair of 8s with a K kicker beats a pair of 8s with a 10 kicker. If two hands are identical, the pot is split.
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