Screen Ruler Calibration Guide (Credit Card Method)

Every standard credit card, debit card, driver's license, and gift card is manufactured to the exact ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard (85.60 mm ร— 53.98 mm / 3.370 in ร— 2.125 in). Use yours to calibrate this ruler to 100% true physical size.

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96 PPI ยท UNCALIBRATED
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zoom 100% ยท click ruler edges to add guides
CALIBRATE TRUE SCALE

Browsers don't expose a monitor's real size, so ticks default to a 96 DPI guess. Hold a physical object against the screen and drag the slider until the box below matches it exactly โ€” the ruler will then be accurate to your display.

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Drag until the bar matches the bank card / id card (iso id-1)95 PPI

Practical Applications & Tips

Screen DPI Calibration

Match your operating system's visual scaling with real-world physical dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a standard credit card?

All standard bank credit cards and ID cards measure exactly 85.60 mm wide by 53.98 mm high (3.370 ร— 2.125 inches).