16mm Dice – Standard Size Board Game Dice
16mm dice are the standard size dice used in most board games, classroom games, tabletop games, and casino-style games. If you have ever played a board game like Yahtzee, Monopoly, or countless tabletop games, you have almost certainly used 16mm dice.
The 16mm measurement refers to the size of the die from face to face, which equals approximately 5/8 inch. This size provides the perfect balance of readability, rollability, and portability.
Because of this, 16mm dice are the most common dice size in the world.
Why 16mm Dice Are the Most Popular Dice Size
16mm dice are the most commonly used dice in the world because they:
Are easy to read
Roll well on most surfaces
Fit in dice towers and dice trays
Are perfect for board games and classroom use
Are easy to store and transport
Are available in hundreds of colors and styles
Work well for both kids and adults
Because of this, most board game manufacturers use 16mm six-sided dice (D6) as the standard size included in games.
Common Uses for 16mm Dice
16mm dice are used for many types of games and activities including:
Board games
Dice games (Bunco, Yahtzee, Farkle)
Classroom math and probability games
Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop RPGs
Casino practice games
Travel games
Educational games
Bulk dice for schools and events
Types of 16mm Dice Available
We carry many types of 16mm dice, including:
Opaque dice
Transparent dice
Marble dice
Speckled dice
Gemini dice
Glow in the dark dice
Metal dice
Wooden dice
Blank dice
Rounded corner dice
Square corner precision dice
Dice with symbols or custom pips
Whether you need a single die, dice sets, or bulk dice, 16mm dice are the most versatile and commonly used size available.
Many teachers and schools use bulk 16mm dice for math lessons, counting games, probability lessons, and classroom activities.
This category only shows pipped and numbered 16mm dice. Most of the novelty dice are also 16mm unless otherwise stated.
We also carry the size 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 19mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 32mm, 34mm, 35mm, 45mm, 50mm, 55mm and Jumbo Polyhedral die.
