Chore wheel: spin to assign household chores
Who does what today? With a chore wheel nobody argues: everyone spins and keeps the chore that comes up. 32 chores are ready in four sets, and you can add your own.
Source: W3C Recommendation, W3C Web Cryptography API – getRandomValues(). Updated: .
How it is calculated
Sharing chores fairly rarely fails because of the amount of work; it fails because someone feels they are getting more. A random wheel defuses that: everyone spins under the same rules and nobody picks only the pleasant jobs. Each chore has the same chance – with twelve entries that is 8.33%.
How to share chores fairly
- Pick a chore set or enter your own. Aim for roughly the same number of entries per person.
- Switch on “Remove the winning entry from the wheel”. That way every chore is assigned exactly once.
- Take turns spinning until the wheel is empty. “Drawn so far” shows what has been handed out. Everyone notes down their chores.
Tips for fair rounds
- Balance the effort: half an hour of bathroom cleaning weighs more than taking out the trash. Split big jobs into two entries (“Bathroom: floor”, “Bathroom: sink”) or add “*2” to small jobs so they come up more often.
- Allow swaps: anyone who dislikes a chore may trade with someone else. What matters is that the work ends up evenly shared.
- Weekly round: spin once a week and finish the chores by the next session. For a fixed rotation over several weeks, use the cleaning schedule.
- Include the kids: the “Kids” set contains chores even primary school children can do. Spinning turns it into a game.
The chores are examples, not a benchmark: how much housework is reasonable depends on working hours, age and health of everyone involved. Talk about it and adapt the list to your daily life.
Frequently asked questions
How do I split household chores fairly?
Write down all the chores, plan the same number per person and draw them with the wheel. With “Remove the winning entry from the wheel” every chore is assigned once. Then compare the effort and swap if needed.
How often should I reassign chores?
Weekly or every two weeks works for most households. That keeps things varied and nobody is stuck with the least popular job for good.
Can I use the wheel for couples, roommates and families?
Yes. Six to twelve chores are enough for couples; roommates and families simply enter more. Each person spins in turn.
Which chores can kids take on?
The “Kids” set has age-appropriate chores such as putting away toys, making their own bed or feeding the pet. Adjust the list to age and ability.
How do I weight individual chores?
Add “*2” or “*3” to a line and that chore comes up two or three times as often. This lets you schedule small tasks more often and big ones less often.
Where is my list stored?
The entries are saved in this browser, so your chore wheel is back on your next visit. They are not in the address bar, and nothing is uploaded. For other devices, “Share this wheel” copies a link that contains the list.
Sources and legal basis
- W3C Recommendation: W3C Web Cryptography API – getRandomValues()
- MDN Web Docs – Crypto.getRandomValues()
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