This generates one or more random whole numbers within a range you set. It's a simple tool for anything needing an unpredictable pick, from settling a decision to generating test data, without needing dice or a spreadsheet formula. It runs the same way every other tool on this site does, entirely in your browser, so nothing you generate is logged anywhere.
How to use it
- Enter the minimum value.
- Enter the maximum value.
- Enter how many numbers you want at once.
- Click generate.
- Click generate again anytime for a fresh, independent set.
When it helps
- Picking a random winner from a numbered list of entries.
- Generating sample data for a spreadsheet or a coding exercise.
- Settling a decision fairly between a few options.
- Simulating dice rolls for a game or a classroom activity.
- Randomly picking a subset of items from a bigger numbered list.
Good to know
- Set the minimum and maximum carefully. The generator includes both endpoints as possible results.
- Generate a batch at once if you need several, rather than clicking one at a time.
- For rigorous statistical work, know this is a general purpose generator, not built for cryptographic needs.
- For picking a raffle winner fairly, number every entry sequentially first, then generate one random number within that range to identify the winner.
- If you need a number that feels fair to everyone involved, generate it in front of the group rather than beforehand, so nobody has reason to doubt how it was picked, and read the result out loud right away.
Ranges and integers
Remember that the range limits are normally included, so 1 to 10 can return both 1 and 10. If you need decimals instead of whole numbers, choose the decimal option and set the number of places.
Questions
Can the same number come up twice in one batch?
Yes, each number is picked independently, so a duplicate within the same batch is possible, the same way rolling a die twice can land on the same number.
Is this suitable for security purposes?
No, it's meant for everyday needs like games or picking a winner. For anything security related, like passwords, use a tool built specifically for cryptographic randomness.
Can I generate negative numbers?
Yes, a negative minimum works fine, letting you generate across a range that spans both negative and positive numbers.
Can I generate decimals instead of whole numbers?
This produces whole numbers only. For decimals, you'd scale a whole number result down yourself, dividing by 10 or 100 depending on the precision you want.
Is this good enough for a scientific study?
For casual, everyday use it works well, but rigorous statistical work often has specific randomness and reproducibility requirements that call for dedicated statistical software instead.
Can I generate the same number range repeatedly for a game?
Yes, there's nothing stopping you from using the same minimum and maximum every time you play. Each generation is completely independent of the last one, so past results never influence what comes next.