Hand Ranking Chart
Texas Hold'em hand rankings from strongest to weakest.
Use this quick reference during games to compare made hands and settle close showdowns faster.
Ranking order
1. Royal Flush
A, K, Q, J, 10 of the same suit.
2. Straight Flush
Five consecutive cards of the same suit.
3. Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same rank plus one kicker.
4. Full House
Three of a kind plus a separate pair.
5. Flush
Five cards of the same suit, not consecutive.
6. Straight
Five consecutive cards of mixed suits.
7. Three of a Kind
Three cards of one rank plus two kickers.
8. Two Pair
Two different pairs plus one kicker.
9. One Pair
One pair plus three kickers.
10. High Card
When no player has a made hand above high card.
Tie-break basics
The category tells you who is ahead first. If categories match, compare highest relevant cards.
- When players share the same hand category, kickers decide many ties.
- For straights and straight flushes, the highest top card wins.
- For flushes, compare highest card to lowest if needed.
- If five-card value is identical, the pot is split.
Keep learning
Move from hand ranking basics to full table flow and friend-game setup.
Use hand rankings in a live table
Open POP! and apply these rankings in real Texas Hold'em hands.