A standard deck of playing cards typically contains 52 cards.

Suites

These 52 cards divided into four suits of 13 cards each, ranging from an ace (the lowest or highest, depending on the game) to a king:

  • hearts ♥,
  • diamonds ♦,
  • clubs ♣ (three-leaf clover shape), and
  • spades ♠.

Colors

Note that heart and diamonds are red, while clubs and spades are black.

Ranks

Each suit has the same 13 ranks, from lowest to highest:

  • Ace (sometimes considered high or low, depending on the game)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • Jack
  • Queen
  • King

Additional details:

  • Some decks may include extra cards like jokers or special cards for specific games.
  • The design and color shades of the symbols and suits can vary depending on the manufacturer and type of deck.
  • While this is the most common structure, there are regional variations and decks used for specific games that might have different numbers of cards, suits, or ranks.