Random Number Generator 1 to 10

Pick a number between 1 and 10 at random. Every number has exactly the same 10% chance on every draw. Draw one, or up to 10 at once with no repeats.

Your number appears here.

The odds for 1 to 10, worked out

  • Chance of any one number: 1 in 10 (10%)
  • Average result over many draws: 5.5
  • Draws until a repeat is more likely than not: 5

SpinWave draws each number from your browser's cryptographic random source, with rejection sampling so no number in 1 to 10 is favoured. Results are independent. A long run without a particular number does not make it due.

What people use 1 to 10 for

  • Rating something out of ten.
  • The "think of a number between 1 and 10" game. People choosing in their head tend to favour 7, which is why a generator is fairer.

How to use this generator

The range on this page is already set to 1 to 10. Press Generate for a single number, raise How many to draw several at once, and tick No repeats if nobody should win twice. For any other range, the full random number generator takes whatever minimum and maximum you like.

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Random number 1 to 10: FAQ

What are the chances of getting a specific number between 1 and 10?

Exactly 1 in 10, or 10%. Every draw is independent, so a number that just came up is no more or less likely next time.

How many draws before a number between 1 and 10 repeats?

With repeats allowed, a repeat becomes more likely than not by draw 5. Tick No repeats to draw up to 10 different numbers in one go.

Does the generator include both 1 and 10?

Yes. Both ends of the range are included, so 1 and 10 can each come up. The average result over many draws is 5.5.