Random Number Generator 1-7

Random number generator 1-7 for days of the week

A week has seven days, so a random number generator 1-7 is the simplest way to pick one at random. Decide which number stands for which day, spin, and you have your day. It is free, quick, and works in any browser.

You can also use it to pick a number 1-7 for anything else that comes in sevens, but picking a day is the most common job.

Map the numbers to days

Before you spin, agree on this mapping:

• 1 = Monday
• 2 = Tuesday
• 3 = Wednesday
• 4 = Thursday
• 5 = Friday
• 6 = Saturday
• 7 = Sunday

Then:

1. Hit Spin or click anywhere on the wheel.
2. Read the number and look up its day.
3. Choose Remove it if that day is now taken and you want to pick another.

Options for scheduling

Skip days you cannot use

The Numbers to skip box takes single numbers and runs. Skip 6, 7 for weekdays only, or skip 1-5 for a weekend pick. Your skip list is saved in this browser for next time.

No repeats for a full week plan

Switch on No repeats and each day can be drawn once. Spin seven times to hand seven meals, workouts or chores a day each. Drawn days are held only for this visit, so finish the plan in one sitting and copy the Results log.

Results log

Every spin is listed in order with a tally beside it. The Copy button gives you a list you can paste into a notes app or a calendar.

Ideas for a random day

• Rest day in a workout plan.
• Date night or family game night for the week.
• Deep clean day for one room.
• Takeout night so it does not drift to every night.
• Phone-free day chosen at random so nobody can plan around it.

A fair pick of day

Each number has a 1 in 7 chance, about 14 percent. With weekends skipped, each weekday has a 1 in 5 chance, which is 20 percent. Your browser’s cryptographic random generator chooses before the wheel turns, and the spin only shows the result.

To land on a real calendar date, with only the weekdays you allow, use the random date generator.