What is the usual poker chip weight in casinos and card rooms?

The One and Only asked:


I’m trying to get a nice set for a weekly game and want a casino feel. I’m just not sure on the typical poker chip weight. 10g, 11.5g, 13.5g?

Frank

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3 Responses to “What is the usual poker chip weight in casinos and card rooms?”

1. ryanelliott89 Says:
   February 17th, 2009 at 4:53 am

   I’m a poker dealer at a card room in the state of New Hampshire, and have been playing poker for about five years.

   I’d say go with 11.5g. In my opinion, they are the most comfortable to shuffle, and they stack great because of their mass.

2. James R Says:
   February 17th, 2009 at 4:07 pm

   Weight of poker chips varies anywhere from 9g to 11.5g. However the commonly used poker chip is 11.5g.

3. Nikolas M Says:
   February 18th, 2009 at 6:58 pm

   The industry standard, Paulson chips come in at around 9 or 10 grams. They are, however, the closest thing to an actual clay chip you can have and cost a dollar or more per chip. They are also the suppliers of chips to most casinos. I have not seen any other chips that stack well. Get a sample set of Paulsons and you will see what I mean. I wouldn’t worry so much about the weight of the chips but about the look, the feel, and how much you enjoy using the chips. My recommendation is the Dunes commemorative chips because they are 1/3 of the cost of Paulsons and look great.