Roll 5d6

Free online 5d6 dice roller and calculator. Roll 5 d6 instantly — see results, min 5, max 30, and average 17.5.

Quick roll

Dice notation

kh keep highest · kl keep lowest · dl drop lowest · Space roll

Presets

Roll lines

Roll log

Your roll history appears here.

Need to roll 5d6? Dice Cove’s roller is preloaded with 5d6 so you can roll once or many times, log every result, and check the math: minimum 5, maximum 30, expected average 17.5.

5d6 calculator stats

  • Minimum: 5
  • Maximum: 30
  • Average: 17.5

Use this page as a quick 5d6 roller and average calculator — roll as many times as you need and compare totals to the 17.5 expected value. For keep/drop rules and custom formulas, open the dice calculator.

How to roll 5d6

  1. Press Roll — notation is already set to 5d6.
  2. Add a modifier (for example 5d6+5) when damage or a bonus applies.
  3. Check the roll log to compare several 5d6 results in a row.
  4. Switch dice anytime via the tray or the full dice roller.

Common 5d6 uses

  • Quick 5d6 damage or table rolls at the table
  • Compare results to the 17.5 average for 5d6

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average of 5d6?

The average of 5d6 is 17.5. Each d6 averages 3.5, so 5 × 3.5 = 17.5.

What is the minimum and maximum for 5d6?

5d6 ranges from 5 (all 1s) to 30 (all 6s).

How do I roll 5d6 with a modifier?

Type 5d6+3 (or use the modifier field) to add a bonus to the total — useful for damage riders and spell attack modifiers.