Random Letter Wheel
The Random Letter Generator is a free alphabet wheel that picks a random letter from A to Z, with every letter equally likely.
Spin the wheel to pick a letter for word games, category games, phonics practice or writing prompts. Each of the 26 letters has the same one in 26 chance.
Remove hard letters like Q, X and Z for an easier game, or keep only vowels or consonants for a specific game.
- 26 entries
- 1 in 26 chance each
- Classroom Wheels
- Free, no sign-up
What's on the Random Letter Wheel
Change any entry in the Entries box next to the wheel, add your own or take some out. Your version is saved in this browser, and Reset brings the template back.
Edit Entries- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
Ways to Use the Random Letter Wheel
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Category Games
Pick the starting letter for each round of a category game.
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Phonics Practice
Spin a letter and have students name words that start with it.
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Name Ideas
Choose a first letter for a baby name, pet name or character.
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Writing Prompts
Start every sentence of a story with the letter the wheel picks.
Letter Wheel vs. Picking a Letter Yourself
People who choose letters themselves tend to pick easy ones like S and T. The wheel gives every letter an equal chance, which keeps word games fair and a little more challenging.
How to Use the Random Letter Wheel
Spin
Click the wheel or the Spin button at its center, or press Ctrl + Enter.
Watch It Land
The wheel ticks past each slice and slows down. Whatever stops under the pointer lights up as the result.
Keep It or Remove It
Keep the result, or press Remove so it cannot come up again.
Go Again
Spin as often as you like. The Results tab lists every result.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about how the wheel works, what it saves and how fair it is. Want proof? Try the randomness audit.
How do I generate a random letter?
Click the wheel or the Spin button. The pointer lands on one letter from A to Z, chosen at random.
Can I leave out difficult letters?
Yes. Remove letters such as Q, X and Z from the Entries box.
Can the wheel pick only vowels or only consonants?
Yes. Keep A, E, I, O and U for a vowel wheel, or remove them for consonants only.
Can I add letters from other alphabets?
Yes. Any character you can type works as an entry, including letters with accents such as Ñ or Ä.
Is every letter equally likely?
Yes. Each letter has an equal one in 26 chance on every spin.
Can I change the entries on this wheel?
Yes. Edit the Entries box next to the wheel, one entry per line, and the wheel updates as you type. Your version is saved in this browser, and Reset brings back the template's entries.
Does the wheel keep my results?
Yes. The Results tab lists every spin, newest first, until you clear it or leave the page. Your entries and settings stay saved in this browser.
Does this wheel work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install.
What if I don't like the result?
Spin again. If a result disappoints you, that can be a useful sign of what you really wanted.
Ready to Spin?
Your wheel is waiting at the top of the page, just as you left it.