Template:Randnum

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Random number generator

0.58417994387469

Usage

0-1

Produces a real number between 0 and 1

{{Randnum}}

or

{{Randnum|c}}

where c is an integer greater or equal to zero and less than 46684427. If this template is used several times with the same integer, then it will produce the same number.

Range

Produces a integer number in a range

{{Randnum||min|max}}

or

{{Randnum|c|min|max}}

where min is the lower bound and max is the upper bound

Examples

  • {{Randnum}}
    • 0.58417994387469
  • {{Randnum|1}}
    • 0.65958094627082
  • {{Randnum|1}}
    • 0.65958094627082
  • {{Randnum|2}}
    • 0.73498194866695
  • {{Randnum||10|20}}
    • 16
  • {{Randnum|1|10|20}}
    • 17

Notes

  • In order to avoid syntax errors, put in the c value!
  • This template is able to defeat the page cache using the random selection feature (the choose tags).
  • The source of randomness is based on the number of articles, pages, files, registered users and admins, and the time (to the second).
  • This is suitable for use in parser functions
    • eg: 10 + 1 = 11

Math

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_congruential_generator

seed: 20241121181346 mod 1000000+103142-38342+384251-20864+42

=609575