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US State Abbreviations
US state abbreviation flashcards covering all 50 postal abbreviations for school and forms.
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About this deck
This deck covers all 50 United States postal abbreviations. It is useful for school geography quizzes, forms, addresses, and quick general knowledge review.
Each card prompts a state name and asks for its two-letter abbreviation, keeping the review fast and unambiguous.
50cards
Beginner geographylevel
US geography students, classroom quiz prep, and everyday referenceaudience
What you will learn
- All 50 two-letter US state abbreviations.
- Commonly confused abbreviations such as Maine/ME, Maryland/MD, Missouri/MO, and Mississippi/MS.
- Fast state-to-abbreviation recall for quizzes and forms.
How to study this deck
- Review by region first if the full list feels large.
- Pay extra attention to states with similar names or initials.
- Pair this with the US state capitals deck for a complete school geography set.
Recommended study setup
- Start with about 12 cards per session; the full deck is roughly 5 first-pass packs.
- After country-to-answer recall is stable, reverse the cards so the city or abbreviation must produce the place name.
- Use quiz mode after one recall pass; study notes appear only after you answer.
Scope
This deck covers postal abbreviations only. It does not include capitals, state flags, largest cities, or territories.
Review notes
US abbreviation list last reviewed for public SEO pages on 2026-07-10.
All 50 cards in this deck
| Front | Back | Study note |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | AL | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Alaska | AK | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Arizona | AZ | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Arkansas | AR | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| California | CA | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Colorado | CO | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Connecticut | CT | U.S. Census region: Northeast. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Delaware | DE | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Florida | FL | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Georgia | GA | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Hawaii | HI | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Idaho | ID | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Illinois | IL | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Indiana | IN | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Iowa | IA | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Kansas | KS | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Kentucky | KY | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Louisiana | LA | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Maine | ME | U.S. Census region: Northeast. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Maryland | MD | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Massachusetts | MA | U.S. Census region: Northeast. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Michigan | MI | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Minnesota | MN | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Mississippi | MS | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Missouri | MO | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Montana | MT | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Nebraska | NE | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Nevada | NV | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| New Hampshire | NH | U.S. Census region: Northeast. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| New Jersey | NJ | U.S. Census region: Northeast. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| New Mexico | NM | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| New York | NY | U.S. Census region: Northeast. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| North Carolina | NC | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| North Dakota | ND | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Ohio | OH | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Oklahoma | OK | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Oregon | OR | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Pennsylvania | PA | U.S. Census region: Northeast. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Rhode Island | RI | U.S. Census region: Northeast. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| South Carolina | SC | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| South Dakota | SD | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Tennessee | TN | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Texas | TX | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Utah | UT | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Vermont | VT | U.S. Census region: Northeast. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Virginia | VA | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Washington | WA | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| West Virginia | WV | U.S. Census region: South. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Wisconsin | WI | U.S. Census region: Midwest. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
| Wyoming | WY | U.S. Census region: West. Reverse the card after recalling it once. |
Frequently asked questions
Does this deck include all 50 state abbreviations?
Yes. It includes one flashcard for every US state postal abbreviation.
Are these the official two-letter abbreviations?
Yes. The deck uses the standard two-letter postal abbreviations used in addresses and forms.
Does this include Washington, DC?
No. This deck focuses on the 50 states. Districts and territories should be separate cards or a companion deck.
Is the US State Abbreviations flashcard deck free?
Yes. You can study it free in your browser on MazoCards. Create a free account to save progress, track streaks, and sync across devices.
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