What Are Cards Worth in Blackjack?

In blackjack, cards are worth their face value, with the exception of the ace, which can be worth either 1 or 11. The value of a hand is the sum of the values of the individual cards.

The suit of the cards (hearts, diamonds, spades, clubs) is irrelevant in blackjack.

Aces are worth either 1 or 11. 2-10 are worth their face value and kings, queens and jacks (K,Q,J) are each worth 10.

The suits of the cards (hearts, diamonds, spades, clubs) are irrelevant in blackjack. Only the numerical value of the card is considered.

The value of a hand is the sum of the values of the individual cards. If the ace is counted as 11, then it is called a “soft” hand (e.g., A-6 = soft 17).

If the ace is counted as 1, then it is called a “hard” hand (e.g., A-6 = hard 17).

A blackjack hand consists of two cards, one dealt face up and one face down. If the face up card is an ace and the face down card is a 10-value card (10, jack, queen or king), then you have a blackjack and will be paid 3-2 on your bet (i.e.

, you’ll receive $15 back for every $10 you bet). If both dealer and player have blackjack, it’s a push (a tie) and nobody wins or loses.