Poker Hand Rankings

Understanding poker hand rankings is essential for any poker player. Here's a comprehensive guide to all poker hands from highest to lowest.

1. Royal Flush

A
K
Q
J
10

The highest possible hand in poker. A Royal Flush consists of the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and 10 of the same suit.

2. Straight Flush

9
8
7
6
5

Five consecutive cards of the same suit. The highest Straight Flush wins if multiple players have one.

3. Four of a Kind

Q
Q
Q
Q
K

Four cards of the same rank. The fifth card (kicker) is used to break ties.

4. Full House

J
J
J
7
7

Three of a kind plus a pair. The higher three of a kind wins if multiple players have a Full House.

5. Flush

A
K
J
9
5

Five cards of the same suit. The highest card in the flush determines the winner if multiple players have a Flush.

6. Straight

9
8
7
6
5

Five consecutive cards of different suits. The highest card in the straight determines the winner.

7. Three of a Kind

10
10
10
K
Q

Three cards of the same rank. The highest three of a kind wins if multiple players have one.

8. Two Pair

A
A
K
K
Q

Two different pairs. The higher pair wins if multiple players have Two Pair.

9. One Pair

K
K
A
Q
J

Two cards of the same rank. The highest pair wins if multiple players have One Pair.

10. High Card

A
K
Q
J
9

No hand combination. The highest card in your hand determines the winner if no one has a better hand.