Wheel Spinner

Spin a wheel to randomly pick a winner. Perfect for giveaways, classroom picks, and decision making. 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 Wheel Spinner

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

What is a Wheel Spinner?

A Wheel Spinner creates a customizable spinning wheel for random selections — prize wheels, name pickers, decision makers, and game mechanics. Enter a list of options (names, items, choices), customize the colors, and spin to randomly select one. It's used in classrooms, event raffles, games, team stand-ups (who presents first?), and whenever a fair random choice is needed with visual flair.

How Does It Work?

Enter your list of items (one per line). The wheel renders with equal segments in alternating colors. Click Spin: the wheel accelerates, spins for a randomized duration (3-8 seconds), then decelerates to a smooth stop on a truly random segment (using JavaScript's Math.random(), seeded per spin). The winning item is highlighted with a celebratory animation. History of previous spins is saved.

Formula

N items → N equal segments (360° ÷ N per segment)\nSpin angle = (random 0-360°) + (5-10 full rotations) → smooth animation\nDuration: random 3-8 seconds, ease-out deceleration\nWinner = segment at the pointer position after spin\nFairness: each spin is independent; previous results don't affect next spin

Who Uses This Tool?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheel Spinner

Is the wheel truly random?

Yes — each spin uses JavaScript's Math.random(), which is suitable for non-cryptographic randomness. Each outcome is independent and equally likely. The visual spin animation is randomized.

Can I weight segments differently?

Yes — enter items multiple times for higher weight. 'Grand Prize' once and 'Small Prize' five times gives Grand Prize a 1/6 chance.

Free online Wheel Spinner — no signup, 100% client-side processing. All data stays in your browser.