Random Number Generator 1-5: Pick a Number 1 to 5

What the random number generator 1-5 is good for

Five is the size of a star rating, a survey scale and a short list of choices. The random number generator 1-5 picks one whole number from 1 to 5 with a single spin, and every number has the same chance. It is free and works on a phone or a computer.

Whether you think of it as a star picker or just want to pick a number 1-5, the wheel works the same way.

How to run a five way pick

Set your meaning for each number. On a rating scale: 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = neutral, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree.
Spin the wheel with the center button, or press Ctrl + Enter on a keyboard.
Read the result, then choose Spin again for the next item or Done to stop.
Open the Results tab to copy every number in the order it came up.

Settings that help

Results tab for a batch of ratings

The log keeps your spins in order, and the Copy button puts them on your clipboard one per line. Paste them straight into a spreadsheet column when you need sample answers for a survey or a star widget you are testing.

No repeats for five picks in a row

When you are choosing among five options and want to rank all of them, switch on No repeats. After four spins the fifth place is decided.

Mystery wheel

In the Settings tab, the mystery wheel hides the numbers on the slices. It adds a bit of suspense when you play a guessing game with a group.

Ways people use a 1 to 5 spin

Rating game. Everyone secretly guesses how many stars a snack, song or movie trailer will “get”, then the wheel decides. Closest guess wins.
Test data. Fill a mock survey or a review form with random 1 to 5 answers before launch.
Five lunch spots. Number your usual places and let the wheel pick.
Workout sets. Spin for how many sets of an exercise to do next.
Group order. Five people, five presentation slots.

Odds on every spin

Each number has a 1 in 5 chance, which is 20 percent. Your browser’s cryptographic random generator picks the result before the wheel starts to move. Results are random, so treat any rating it gives as a game, not a real opinion.

Need a finer scale? The random number generator 1-10 covers ratings out of ten. To choose from a list of words instead of numbers, paste it into the random picker.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this to fill in random star ratings for testing a form?

Yes. Treat each number as a star count, spin as many times as you need, and copy the list from the Results tab. It is fine for test data, but never post random ratings as real reviews.

What is the chance of getting a 5?

One in five, which is 20 percent. Every number from 1 to 5 has exactly the same chance on each spin.

How do I pick from five options without picking the same one twice?

Turn on No repeats in the Options tab. Each drawn number leaves the wheel until you press the button that puts the drawn numbers back.

Can I make 5 more likely than 1?

No. This wheel always gives every number the same chance, and there are no weights on number pages. That is what keeps the draw fair.

Can I see how often each rating came up?

Yes. The Results tab keeps a tally for each number plus a log of every spin in order. Press Clear results to start a fresh count.