🪙 Coin Flip
Flip a virtual coin for an instant heads-or-tails answer, with a running tally of your flips.
How to use the coin flip
- Optionally call it — heads or tails — before you flip.
- Click Flip the coin and watch it spin.
- The result appears instantly and is added to your session tally.
A tiny history of the coin toss
Flipping a coin to settle a decision is at least as old as ancient Rome, where it was called
navia aut caput — "ship or head", after the images on Roman coins. Today it still opens
football matches and cricket games, breaks ties in elections in some countries, and settles a
million small daily debates. When both options are fine and you just need to move on, the coin
is the world's fastest decision maker.
Frequently asked questions
Is the coin flip really 50/50?
Yes — exactly 50/50. Fun fact: a real coin toss is actually slightly biased (studies measured about 51% toward the side facing up at launch), so this virtual flip is fairer than a physical coin.
Can I see how many heads and tails I’ve flipped?
Yes, a running tally counts your heads and tails for the session. Use the reset button to start over.
What is "heads" and what is "tails"?
Heads is traditionally the side of a coin with a face or portrait; tails is the other side. Here, heads shows an H and tails a T, so there’s no ambiguity.