US States Wheel

This wheel lists all 50 states of the United States, from Alabama to Wyoming, each on an equal slice. Washington, D.C. and the US territories are not states, so they are not included; type them into the list if you want them.

Geography games and quizzes

- **Capital quiz:** spin a state and name its capital. (Spin "New York"? The answer is Albany, not New York City.)
- **Neighbors:** name every state that borders the one you spun. Hawaii and Alaska make this round very short.
- **State report:** in class, spin to assign each student a state for a report or poster. Remove each state after it is picked so no two students share one.
- **License plate game warm-up:** spin a state before a road trip and see who spots its plate first.

Road trip and travel ideas

Can't decide where to go next? Delete the states you have already visited and spin the rest. For a weekend trip, keep only the states within driving distance.

Fun facts to check after you spin

- Alaska is the largest state by area; Rhode Island is the smallest.
- California has the most people; Wyoming has the fewest.
- Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution (1787); Hawaii was the last to join (1959).

FAQ

How many states are on the wheel?
All 50. Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and other territories are not included by default.

Can I make sure each state comes up only once?
Yes. Remove each winner after it is picked and it won't come up again until you restore it.

Is each state equally likely?
Yes. All slices are the same size; the wheel does not weight states by size or population.

Is it free?
Yes, free with no sign-up.