Opposite faces always total seven
Printable Dice Template
Create a paper classroom die with dots, numbers or blank faces. Enter the side length, preview the fold and print without a watermark.
Opposite faces
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Worked example
Dice layout: where the numbers go
The numbered dice net shown here makes a 4 cm die from six 4 × 4 cm squares. When folded, 1 is opposite 6, 2 is opposite 5, and 3 is opposite 4. Each opposite pair adds up to 7.
To print this example, set the side length to 4 cm, select A4 paper, then open Advanced settings and choose Numbers under Dice faces. Choose Dots for pips or Blank for your own classroom prompts.
A paper die is useful for lessons, but its glue seams and low weight mean it is not a precision randomizer.
How to print and assemble
- Choose the face style and side length. Check that the template fits your chosen paper.
- Print at 100%, cut the outside lines and score the dashed folds.
- Glue the tabs inside the die and let every seam dry before rolling.
Ready to print
Three free 4 cm dice templates
These fixed-size PDFs open directly, without running the generator. Choose the paper loaded in your printer, print at 100% / Actual size and check the 50 mm line before cutting. For other dimensions, use the custom generator above.
Dots
A familiar die for counting and classroom board games. Opposite faces total 7.
4 cm edges · 1 page · full size · A4 preview
Numbers
Read the values directly for number games: 1–6, 2–5 and 3–4 are opposite pairs.
4 cm edges · 1 page · full size · A4 preview
Blank
Six empty faces for your own words, drawings or lesson prompts. Write on the flat net before folding.
4 cm edges · 1 page · full size · A4 preview
The geometry
Correct dice face order
Standard dice use opposite pairs 1–6, 2–5 and 3–4. The generator preserves those pairs and keeps every pip pattern facing outward.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Do opposite dice faces add up to seven?+
Yes. The generated die always pairs 1 with 6, 2 with 5, and 3 with 4.
What size works best for a classroom die?+
Around 4 to 6 cm per side is easy to hold and still prints at actual size on A4 or Letter. Beyond that the net needs Landscape orientation, or Fit to page if exact measurements do not matter.
Will a paper die roll fairly?+
Close, but not perfectly. A hollow paper die is light, and the glue tabs add a little weight to some faces. Use 160–220 gsm card and let every seam dry fully before rolling.