Centering calculator

Enter the top, bottom, left and right borders for the front and back of your card. Ratios and projected grades update as you type.

Unit
GEM MINT10
Try an example

Front

Card face
Top / Bottom
Left / Right

Back

Card reverse
Top / Bottom
Left / Right
FRONT
Enter measurements

Drag the artwork to shift centering. Arrow keys work too.

Left / Right
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Top / Bottom
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Grade report

Worst axis counts
PSA
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BGS
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SGC
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CGC
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Centering, Front
Left / Right—
LeftRight
Top / Bottom—
TopBottom
How to measure

Use a digital caliper. Measure each border from the edge of the printed image to the edge of the card, straight across.

Worst axis rule

The worse of your two axes sets the score for that face. A 52/48 left/right with a 70/30 top/bottom scores 70/30.

PSA backs

PSA is lenient on backs. Up to 75/25 still qualifies for Gem Mint 10, where most graders want 55/45 or better.

BGS Pristine

BGS 9.5 is Gem Mint. A BGS 10 Pristine needs 50/50 on both faces, which is rare in modern cards.