Generate a random whole number from 1 to 52, for drawing one card from a standard 52-card deck.
Press Generate for a random number between 1 and 52. Both ends are included and each of the 52 numbers has exactly a 1 in 52 chance.
Odds for numbers between 1 and 52
Possible numbers
52
Chance of any one number
1 in 52 (1.9%)
Chance of repeating the last number
1 in 52
Chance a given number appears at least once in 52 picks
63.6%
Average result over many picks
26.5
Even / odd numbers
26 even, 26 odd
The last-but-one row surprises many people: even with 52 picks, a particular number has a 36.4% chance of never coming up, because picks are independent.
What a 1–52 range is used for
A random number between 1 and 52 is handy for drawing one card from a standard 52-card deck.
What are the odds of getting a specific number between 1 and 52?
Each number has a 1 in 52 chance (1.9%) 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 52. Tick "No repeats" when picking several numbers to get all-different results.
Are 1 and 52 included?
Yes. Both ends are included, so there are 52 possible numbers.