Chore Wheel: Assign Household Chores Fairly
Who did the dishes last time? Arguments about chores are one of the most common sources of friction in shared homes. A chore wheel fixes that. Spin it and the wheel assigns the next job, so nobody can say it is unfair.
The wheel starts with 12 common household chores. Replace them with your own list, then spin once for each person. Kids love the spin, and it turns a boring task list into a small game. Roommates use it to split cleaning without awkward talks.
Quick takeaways
- Spin to assign a random chore with no arguments.
- Comes with 12 common household chores you can edit.
- Remove each chore after it is assigned so jobs do not repeat.
- Pair with the wheel of names to pick who goes next.
How Do You Use a Chore Wheel?
Put your household chores on the wheel. Each person takes a turn spinning and does the chore the wheel lands on. Set the wheel to remove each winner so every chore gets assigned once before any repeats.
- Paste your chores, one per line.
- Set the wheel to remove each winner.
- Each person spins once to get a chore.
- Repeat each day or each week.
- Use the Results tab to keep a record of who got what.
Chore Wheel Ideas by Age
Match chores to ability. Young kids can handle simple tidying, older kids can cook and clean, and adults take on the heavier jobs. Make one wheel per age group so every spin gives a fair task.
| Age | Good chores |
|---|---|
| 3 to 5 | Put toys away, feed pets, match socks |
| 6 to 9 | Set the table, water plants, make the bed |
| 10 to 13 | Load the dishwasher, vacuum, fold laundry |
| 14 and up | Clean the bathroom, cook a simple meal, mow the lawn |
| Roommates | Kitchen deep clean, trash and recycling, shared bathroom |
Spin Chores or Spin People?
Both work. Spin the chore wheel to give each person a random job, or put names on the wheel of names and spin to see who does a specific chore. Many families spin people for the worst job of the week.
Try the wheel of names for picking people, or build any custom list with spin the wheel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chore wheel?
A chore wheel is a spinner that assigns household tasks at random. It makes chores feel fair because the wheel decides, not a parent or roommate.
How do I stop the same chore coming up twice?
Set the wheel to remove each winner. Each chore leaves the wheel once it is assigned, so every task comes up once before the list resets.
Can I add my own chores?
Yes. Clear the list and paste your own chores, one per line. The list is saved in your browser for next time.
Is a chore wheel good for kids?
Yes. Kids enjoy the spin and are less likely to argue with the result. Make an age appropriate list so every chore is one they can do.
How often should we spin the chore wheel?
Most families spin once a week for bigger jobs and once a day for small ones. Roommates often spin every Sunday for the week ahead.
Is the chore spinner free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account and works on phones, tablets and computers.