Random Number 1-6
Lost the dice? Press spin for a random number 1-6 and play on. Each number has a 1 in 6 chance, the same as a fair die.
This is not a real roll. Your browser's secure random tool picks the number first. Then the wheel lands on it.
How to Get a Random Number 1-6
- Press spin on the tool above.
- Read the number. To pick a number 1-6 this way, 1 and 6 are both included.
- Spin again for the next turn. Every spin is separate.
RNG 1-6 and a Real Die: Same Odds?
For a fair six-sided die, yes. Each face is 1 in 6, about 16.7%, and past rolls change nothing.
A real die can have small flaws. Cheap dice can be a little lopsided. A random number 1-6 from this tool has none.
Odds Worth Knowing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Any given number on one roll | about 16.7% |
| At least one 6 in 4 rolls | about 52% |
| The same number twice in a row | about 16.7% |
| Rolls before a repeat is more likely than not | 4 |
| Rolls to see all six numbers (average) | about 15 |
The "6 in four rolls" bet is old. Gamblers in the 1600s played it, and it is slightly better than even.
One Number, or Two Dice?
A 1-6 number generator replaces one die. For a game with two dice, spin twice and add the numbers.
The total is not spread evenly. 7 is the most common total (6 ways out of 36, about 17%). Totals of 2 and 12 each come up only 1 time in 36.
Pick a Number 1-6 for Games
Board games. Replace a lost die, or roll to see who goes first.
Role-play games. Use a d6 roll for damage, luck or random events.
Classroom math. Roll 30 times, count the results and compare them with 1 in 6.
Turn order. Number the players 1 to 6 and spin to see who starts.
Kids' games. No dice to lose under the sofa.
Want another range? Try 1 to 4, 1 to 10 or 1 to 100. Or use any range on the random number wheel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this 1-6 number generator fair? Is it biased?
It is fair. Every number has the same chance, chosen by your browser's secure random tool, with no bias.
Can I get the same number twice?
Yes. Each spin starts fresh, so repeats are normal. Two sixes in a row happen 1 time in 36.
Is a random number between 1 and 6 the same as rolling a die?
For a fair die, yes. The odds are the same, and a result on screen is easier to show to a group.
How do I roll two dice?
Spin twice and add the numbers. The total will be from 2 to 12.
Is it free? Does it work on a phone?
Yes to both. It is free, with no account, and it fits phone screens.