Plan up to twelve weeks at a time. The fairness line under the chart shows each person’s total and the gap between the busiest and the least busy person.
How the fair rotation works
Each chore has an effort score from 1 (a quick, easy job) to 5 (the job everyone avoids). Every week, FairChores assigns the heaviest chores first. Each goes to the person carrying the least effort so far that week; if two people are level, it goes to whoever has the lower running total across all weeks, and then to whoever did that particular chore longest ago. The result is a plan where weekly loads are close and the worst jobs travel around the household.
Below the chart you can see each person’s total effort and the difference between the busiest and least busy person. A difference of zero or one point means the plan is about as fair as the chore list allows. Press Shuffle for an alternative that is equally balanced.
Tips for a chore chart that sticks
Agree on effort scores together before you print, so the plan feels fair to everyone. Keep chore names specific, like “wipe kitchen counters” rather than “kitchen”. Put the chart somewhere visible and review it once a month; add or remove chores and the rotation rebalances automatically.
Private by design
FairChores has no server-side processing. Names and chores stay in this browser in local storage on this device only. Clear site data at any time to remove them.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a chore wheel?
It does the same job as a chore wheel, rotating chores each week, but balances effort as well as turns.
How many weeks can I plan?
From one to twelve weeks. Generate a new plan whenever the list changes.
What does Shuffle do?
It gives an alternative rotation that is just as balanced, useful if someone wants a different starting chore.
Is FairChores free?
Yes. Making, printing and exporting chore charts is free with no sign-up.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and your list is saved on the device.