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    1. There are three common plastic ID card sizes: CR79, CR80, and CR100. CR79 is slightly smaller than CR80, which is considered the standard size that most printers accept. CR100 is 42% larger making it easy to see from a distance. 2. Card thickness is measured in mils, where 10 mil is a professional business card, 13 mil is a gym membership, 20 mil is a transit card, and 30 mil is typically used for access control or corporate IDs. 3. While the larger CR100 size makes cards clearly visible, its unique dimensions limit printing capabilities so ensure your printer supports this size.

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    1. There are three common plastic ID card sizes: CR79, CR80, and CR100. CR79 is slightly smaller than CR80, which is considered the standard size that most printers accept. CR100 is 42% larger making it easy to see from a distance. 2. Card thickness is measured in mils, where 10 mil is a professional business card, 13 mil is a gym membership, 20 mil is a transit card, and 30 mil is typically used for access control or corporate IDs. 3. While the larger CR100 size makes cards clearly visible, its unique dimensions limit printing capabilities so ensure your printer supports this size.

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    1. There are three common plastic ID card sizes: CR79, CR80, and CR100. CR79 is slightly smaller than CR80, which is considered the standard size that most printers accept. CR100 is 42% larger making it easy to see from a distance. 2. Card thickness is measured in mils, where 10 mil is a professional business card, 13 mil is a gym membership, 20 mil is a transit card, and 30 mil is typically used for access control or corporate IDs. 3. While the larger CR100 size makes cards clearly visible, its unique dimensions limit printing capabilities so ensure your printer supports this size.

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    Standard ID Card Sizes

    Learn about the main differences between the three most common plastic ID card sizes.

    CR79 - Dimensions: 2.051” x 3.303" Card Thicknesses


    1 These cards usually have an adhesive back and are most often ID card thickness is measured in “mils.” The
    used for printing and attaching to a clamshell proximity card. If term "mil" is equal to 0.001 inch. For example:
    you want to print on CR79-sized cards, make sure your ID card
    printer is capable of printing them. They are slightly smaller than
    the CR80 standard ID card size.  CR80.10 = thickness is 1/100 of an inch
     CR80.20 = thickness is 2/100 of an inch
    CR80 - Dimensions: 2.125” x 3.375"  CR80.30 = thickness is 3/100 of an inch

    2 In ID card printing, CR80 is considered the standard ID card


    size (the same size as a credit card). Nearly every ID card ID Wholesaler carries CR79, CR80, and
    printer accepts this card size, making it the ideal choice for all CR100 cards with varying thicknesses,
    card printers. CR80-sized cards are also available in the more
    depending on your specific requirements.
    durable composite cards (made of 60% PVC and 40% PET
    plastic), magnetic stripe cards, earth friendly biodegradable
    The following are the most common card
    cards, and rewritable cards with a thermal printing surface. thicknesses with examples of how each can
    be used:
    CR100 - Dimensions: 2.63” x 3.88"
    3 The CR100 format is 42% larger than CR80 cards, so it’s easy to  10 Mil - professional business card
    see them from a distance. Often referred to as “military-sized” or
     13 Mil - gym membership card
    “oversized” cards, CR100 cards are the optimal size for venues
     20 Mil - mass transit card or bus pass
    where card information is clearly visible like trade shows,
    conventions, or events. It’s important to note that the card’s  30 Mil - access control or corporate ID card

    unique size limits its printing capabilities, so always make sure  55 Mil - luggage tag or name tag
    your printer can print this card size.

    1 2 3

    CR79 CR80 CR100


    2.051”x3.303” 2.125”x3.375” 2.63”x3.88”

    Standard ID Card Size

    Get more great photo identification tips and professional advice at


    IDWholesaler.com
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