Name Picker Wheel
About this calculator
Type your names, spin the wheel and let it land on a winner. You can remove the last winner and spin again, or reset the list.
A visual, shareable way to choose a speaker, a prize winner or who pays for lunch.
How to use it
- Enter names one per line.
- Press Spin & Pick!
- Press Remove Last Winner to spin again without them.
How the wheel decides
The wheel animation is cosmetic. The winner is chosen by a random number first, then the wheel is animated to land on that segment. Each name has probability 1/n, and long names or short slices do not change the odds.
Worked example
Example 7 names: each has a 14.3% chance per spin.
Tips and common mistakes
- Keep names short so labels fit.
- Remove winners for multi-prize draws.
- Reset to restore the list.
- Screen-share for fairness.
- Use for classroom participation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the wheel fair?
Yes, equal chance for each name.
Can I remove winners?
Yes.
How many names can I add?
Dozens work well; very long lists become hard to read.
Does the wheel size matter?
No, odds are equal.
Is it saved?
No.
Is it free?
Yes.