Know the odds
Probability, made playable.
Expected total7
Chance2.8%
Rolls this session0
D6 roller
Roll a d6, online and free.
The standard six-sided die, one tap away — with a real tumbling cube, roll history, and instant odds for single dice or a full 2d6 / 3d6 pool. No app, no sign-up.
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ROLL CONFIGURATION1d6
Share a room and everyone sees the same rolls live — no more "did you actually roll that?"
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Try 2d6+3, 3d6, or 6d6 (Farkle).
Why a dedicated d6 roller
The d6 is the die almost every game reaches for first: board games, Yahtzee and Farkle, 2d6 systems like Catan and craps, 3d6 or 4d6 ability scores in D&D, and any quick "roll a number one to six" decision. This page gives it a clean home — a proper animated cube, a live history so a game night never loses track of a turn, and a probability panel that shows the odds shift the moment you go from one die to a pool.
Each face lands with an equal 1-in-6 chance, drawn fresh in your browser with no seeding or server round-trip. Rolling more than one die stacks into a bell curve — 7 is the most likely total on 2d6, the middle sums dominate on 3d6 — and the dice probability guide has the full combination tables. For the other polyhedral shapes use the D&D dice roller, or the main roller for custom notation like 4d6kh3.
Frequently asked questions
How do I roll a d6 online?
Use the roller above — it defaults to a single six-sided die. Click "Roll dice", press space, or pick a preset. Type notation like 2d6, 3d6, or 2d6+3 to roll several dice or add a modifier.
What are the odds on one d6?
A fair d6 gives every face — 1 through 6 — an equal 16.67% (1-in-6) chance on every roll, with an average of 3.5. Past rolls have no effect on the next one; a die is never "due" for a number.
Why does 2d6 favour 7?
Adding two dice creates a bell curve. There is only one way to roll a 2 (1+1) but six ways to roll a 7, so 7 comes up about 16.7% of the time versus 2.8% for a 2 or a 12. This is the same math behind Catan, craps, and most 2d6 board games — see the dice probability guide for the full table.
How do I roll ability scores with d6?
The common method is 4d6, drop the lowest die, keep the top three — type 4d6kh3. Repeat it six times, once per ability. Straight 3d6 down the line is the older, swingier method.
Can I use this for Yahtzee or Farkle?
Yes. Roll 5d6 for a Yahtzee turn or 6d6 for Farkle, then set aside scoring dice by eye. The dice games guide covers the scoring for both.