Random Letter Generator
Spin the alphabet wheel to choose one random letter from A to Z.
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About this random letter generator
This page helps people choose a letter for lessons, word games, writing prompts, and other activities. The wheel runs in your browser, so no account is needed to generate a result.
Each spin chooses an index from the current pool with the browser's Web Crypto API. The result shown below the wheel comes from that same selection, and the wheel stays available for another spin.
GetRandomLetter.com maintains the tool and its supporting explanations. Visit the About page for site information or Contact if something does not work as described.
How to use the random letter picker
Choose a pool if you need one, then spin the alphabet wheel. The selected letter appears below the wheel when it lands.
- Press the prominent, central SPIN button on the wheel.
- Simply click or tap anywhere directly on the surface of the alphabet wheel itself.
- Press the Space or Enter key on your keyboard for rapid hands-free spins.
You can spin again as soon as the result appears. Use Copy to place the letter on your clipboard, or Share to send the page link from a supported device.
Choose a letter pool
The mode buttons change which letters can be selected. The active pool is shown by the wheel and updates before the next spin.
- All letters (A to Z) — The default pool contains the 26 letters of the English alphabet.
- Vowels — Selects A, E, I, O, and U for language lessons, spelling exercises, or word puzzles.
- Consonants — Selects the 21 English letters other than A, E, I, O, and U.
- No repeats — Removes each selected letter from the remaining pool. The count updates after every spin, and Reset pool restores the available letters when the pool is empty.
More options
Open More options when the standard pools need a little adjustment. These settings affect the next spin and are saved on this device.
- Exclude letters — Select any letters that should not be drawn. The wheel redraws with the remaining pool.
- Sound — Turn optional wheel ticks and the landing tone on or off. Sound is off by default.
- Case — Show the wheel labels and results in uppercase or lowercase.
- Fullscreen — Give the wheel more space for group activities or presentations when your browser supports fullscreen mode.
English Alphabet Reference Table
For homeschooling, ESL tutoring, and rapid reference, we've provided a complete directory of the 26 English letters. This table matches their alphabetic order, case options, and the standard international spelling alphabet (NATO phonetic alphabet) names frequently used to clarify spelling.
| Position | Uppercase | Lowercase | Phonetic Alphabet (Spelling Name) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | a | Alpha | Vowel |
| 2 | B | b | Bravo | Consonant |
| 3 | C | c | Charlie | Consonant |
| 4 | D | d | Delta | Consonant |
| 5 | E | e | Echo | Vowel |
| 6 | F | f | Foxtrot | Consonant |
| 7 | G | g | Golf | Consonant |
| 8 | H | h | Hotel | Consonant |
| 9 | I | i | India | Vowel |
| 10 | J | j | Juliet | Consonant |
| 11 | K | k | Kilo | Consonant |
| 12 | L | l | Lima | Consonant |
| 13 | M | m | Mike | Consonant |
| 14 | N | n | November | Consonant |
| 15 | O | o | Oscar | Vowel |
| 16 | P | p | Papa | Consonant |
| 17 | Q | q | Quebec | Consonant |
| 18 | R | r | Romeo | Consonant |
| 19 | S | s | Sierra | Consonant |
| 20 | T | t | Tango | Consonant |
| 21 | U | u | Uniform | Vowel |
| 22 | V | v | Victor | Consonant |
| 23 | W | w | Whiskey | Consonant |
| 24 | X | x | X-ray | Consonant |
| 25 | Y | y | Yankee | Consonant |
| 26 | Z | z | Zulu | Consonant |
Classroom and homeschool letter activities
These activities are examples for classrooms, tutoring, or home practice. Sound is off by default, so you can use the wheel quietly.
- Letter-of-the-Day — Spin the alphabet wheel every morning to choose a letter. Throughout the day, students spot objects around the house or classroom starting with that letter.
- Phonetics practice — Spin to select a consonant or vowel. Ask students to make the corresponding phonetic sound, pronounce it, and write it on a mini-whiteboard.
- Spelling Speedrun — Turn on "No repeats". Spin five times to get five random letters, then set a timer to see who can construct the longest or most words using only those five letters.
- Vocabulary Builder — Great for ESL / EFL students. Spin a letter and write down a noun, verb, adjective, and country starting with that letter.
- Handwriting Practice — Swapping between uppercase and lowercase using our built-in controls allows children to compare letter structures and trace them in sand or on paper.
Word games & brainstorming sprints
A random starting letter can add a simple constraint to games and creative exercises:
- Scattergories & Category Blast — Traditional games rely on rolling a letters die, which often rolls off the table or gets lost. Open our fullscreen alphabet wheel on a phone or tablet, turn on "No repeats" (so you don't roll duplicate letters across rounds), and let the wheel choose.
- Acrostic Challenges — Spin the wheel to get three letters in a row. Challenge yourself or your team to write a three-word phrase where each word starts with those letters in exact order.
- Lipogram Writing — Spin to exclude a specific letter (e.g., "E" or "T") and try to write a cohesive paragraph or poem without using it.
- Character & Name Generator — Stuck in a character brainstorming rut? Spin once for the first name initial and once for the last name initial, then brainstorm names to match.
Practical uses
You can also use the picker when a fair letter choice is a useful starting point:
- Sampling and identifiers — Choose a letter for a classroom exercise, test label, or other non-security identifier when each available letter should have an equal chance.
- Writing prompts — Select consonants, exclude letters, or spin several times to set a constraint for a phrase or story. Do not use this tool to generate passwords or security keys.
- Fair turn-taking — Choose a letter to decide who goes first alphabetically in a game or group activity.
If the choice has a simple binary answer, spin the Yes or No Wheel instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is the random letter truly random?
Yes. The wheel uses the browser's Web Crypto API, crypto.getRandomValues(), to choose an unbiased index from the active pool. It is intended for fair selection, not for passwords or security keys.
Can I generate only vowels or only consonants?
Yes. Select Vowels or Consonants below the wheel. Vowels uses A, E, I, O, and U; Consonants uses the other 21 English letters. More options lets you exclude additional letters.
How does the "No Repeats" elimination mode work?
When "No repeats" is on, the selected letter is removed from the remaining pool and the wheel redraws with fewer choices. When the pool is empty, the spin control is disabled until you choose Reset pool.
What are the keyboard shortcuts for the wheel?
Press Space or Enter to spin when focus is not inside another control or form field. The same spin logic is used for keyboard, pointer, and touch input.
Does this app work offline?
Yes. After the page has loaded once and the service worker has cached it, the wheel, modes, options, and sound can work without an active connection. A first visit still needs the network to load the page and assets.
Can I exclude specific letters?
Yes. Open More options and select letters in the exclusion grid. Excluded letters leave the pool and the wheel redraws with the remaining choices.
Does it save my preferences?
Yes. The selected mode, excluded letters, sound preference, case setting, and spin duration are saved in local browser storage on that device. No account is required.
Is the random letter generator free to use?
Yes. The generator is free to use and does not require an account. See our Privacy Policy for information about analytics, cookies, and advertising.