Generate a random whole number from 1 to 50, for raffles and classroom draws.
Press Generate for a random number between 1 and 50. Both ends are included and each of the 50 numbers has exactly a 1 in 50 chance.
Odds for numbers between 1 and 50
Possible numbers
50
Chance of any one number
1 in 50 (2.0%)
Chance of repeating the last number
1 in 50
Chance a given number appears at least once in 50 picks
63.6%
Average result over many picks
25.5
Even / odd numbers
25 even, 25 odd
The last-but-one row surprises many people: even with 50 picks, a particular number has a 36.4% chance of never coming up, because picks are independent.
What a 1–50 range is used for
A random number between 1 and 50 is handy for raffles and classroom draws.
What are the odds of getting a specific number between 1 and 50?
Each number has a 1 in 50 chance (2.0%) on every pick.
Can the same number come up twice in a row?
Yes, if repeats are allowed: the chance of repeating the previous number is 1 in 50. Tick "No repeats" when picking several numbers to get all-different results.
Are 1 and 50 included?
Yes. Both ends are included, so there are 50 possible numbers.