Dice Probability Calculator

Calculate the probability of rolling specific outcomes with various dice combinations. This tool processes all data locally in your browser. No information is ever sent to any server. Completely free, no registration required.

How to Use the Dice Probability Calculator

  1. Enter your input values above
  2. Results update automatically
  3. Copy or download the output

What is a Dice Probability Calculator?

A Dice Probability Calculator computes the likelihood of every possible sum and combination when rolling any number of dice of any size (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, d100). Essential for tabletop gaming (D&D, Warhammer, board games), game design, and probability education. Rolling 2d6 gives 7 as the most common result (16.7%); rolling 2d12 gives a flat-ish distribution with a plateau. The calculator visualizes the probability distribution as a chart.

How Does It Work?

Enter the number of dice and their size. The calculator generates the complete probability distribution for the sum: each possible total and its exact probability. For standard 2d6: 2=2.8%, 3=5.6%, 4=8.3%, 5=11.1%, 6=13.9%, 7=16.7%, 8=13.9%, 9=11.1%, 10=8.3%, 11=5.6%, 12=2.8%. The fraction, decimal, and percentage are shown for each sum.

Formula

Sum Distribution: P(S) = (number of ways to roll sum S) ÷ (total outcomes = sides^dice)\n\n2d6 (36 outcomes): 7 has 6 combos → 6/36 = 16.7%\n2d20 (400 outcomes): sum range 2-40, bell-shaped\n\nMean = dice × (sides + 1) ÷ 2\nStd Dev = √(dice × (sides² − 1) ÷ 12)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dice Probability Calculator

What's better — 2d6 or 1d12?

They have similar ranges (2-12 vs. 1-12). 2d6 averages 7 and is more predictable (bell curve). 1d12 averages 6.5 and is more variable (flat). 2d6 is more reliable; 1d12 is more swingy.

What's the probability of rolling 18 on 3d6?

1/216 = 0.46%. Only one combination (6+6+6) out of 216 total. For D&D character creation (3d6 for stats), an 18 is a ~1-in-200 roll — that's why it's celebrated.

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