Generate a random whole number from 1 to 6, for rolling a standard six-sided die.
Press Generate for a random number between 1 and 6. Both ends are included and each of the 6 numbers has exactly a 1 in 6 chance.
Odds for numbers between 1 and 6
Possible numbers
6
Chance of any one number
1 in 6 (16.7%)
Chance of repeating the last number
1 in 6
Chance a given number appears at least once in 6 picks
66.5%
Average result over many picks
3.5
Even / odd numbers
3 even, 3 odd
The last-but-one row surprises many people: even with 6 picks, a particular number has a 33.5% chance of never coming up, because picks are independent.
What a 1–6 range is used for
A random number between 1 and 6 is handy for rolling a standard six-sided die.
What are the odds of getting a specific number between 1 and 6?
Each number has a 1 in 6 chance (16.7%) 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 6. Tick "No repeats" when picking several numbers to get all-different results.
Are 1 and 6 included?
Yes. Both ends are included, so there are 6 possible numbers.