Coin Flip
Flip a virtual coin and track your results
Why Use Our Online Coin Flip?
Animated Coin Flip
Watch the coin spin with smooth animation before landing on heads or tails.
Statistics Tracking
Track total flips, heads count, tails count, and percentages automatically.
Flip History
View your last 10 flips with timestamps to see your recent results.
Auto-Flip Mode
Enable automatic flipping at adjustable intervals for experiments or fun.
How to Flip a Coin Online
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Click "Flip Coin"
Press the button to toss the virtual coin. Watch the animated coin spin through the air.
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See Your Result
After the animation, the coin lands showing "H" for Heads (yellow) or "T" for Tails (gray). The result is announced below.
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Track Statistics
Switch to the Statistics tab to see your heads count, tails count, total flips, and percentages.
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Try Auto-Flip
Check "Auto-flip" to flip automatically. Adjust the speed slider to set the interval between flips (1-10 seconds).
When to Use a Coin Flip
Making Decisions
Can't decide between two options? Let the coin choose! Heads for option A, tails for option B.
Settling Disputes
A fair, impartial way to settle disagreements when both parties accept the outcome.
Games & Sports
Determine who goes first, which team kicks off, or any other binary game decision.
Teaching Probability
Demonstrate probability concepts with auto-flip mode and watch the 50/50 distribution emerge.
Random Selection
Need a truly random yes/no answer? The coin provides unbiased randomness.
Just for Fun
Sometimes you just want to flip a coin! No reason needed.
The Mathematics of Coin Flips
A fair coin flip is one of the simplest examples of probability. Each flip has exactly two equally likely outcomes: heads or tails. The probability of each is 1/2, or 50%.
Independent Events
Each coin flip is independent - previous results don't affect future flips. Getting 5 heads in a row doesn't make tails "due" - it's still 50/50.
Law of Large Numbers
Over many flips, the percentage of heads and tails will converge toward 50%. Try auto-flip to watch this in action!
Gambler's Fallacy
Believing that past outcomes affect future probability is a common misconception. The coin has no memory - each flip is fresh.
Expected Value
If you flip a coin 100 times, you'd expect about 50 heads and 50 tails, though actual results will vary due to randomness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this coin flip truly random?▼
Yes, the coin flip uses JavaScript's Math.random() function which provides a fair 50/50 probability for heads or tails. Each flip is independent of previous flips - past results don't affect future outcomes.
Can I see my flip history?▼
Yes! The History tab shows your last 10 coin flips with timestamps. The Statistics tab shows your total heads count, tails count, and percentages.
What is auto-flip mode?▼
Auto-flip mode automatically flips the coin at regular intervals that you can adjust from 1 to 10 seconds. This is useful for probability experiments, demonstrations, or just watching the statistics converge to 50/50 over time.
Can I use this for making decisions?▼
Absolutely! Coin flips are a classic way to make binary decisions. Assign 'heads' to one option and 'tails' to another, then flip to let fate decide. It's also a great way to discover what you really wanted - if you're disappointed by the result, you know your preference!
Is this coin flip free to use?▼
Yes, our coin flip tool is completely free with no registration required. Flip as many times as you want, track your statistics, and use all features at no cost.
Why does heads/tails not show exactly 50% after many flips?▼
This is normal! While the probability is exactly 50/50, actual results will vary due to randomness. With more flips, the percentages will trend closer to 50% - this is called the Law of Large Numbers. Try using auto-flip to see it in action.