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Solve the 3x3 Rubik's Cube

Online Guide

Mobile-Friendly Guide

Our mobile-friendly guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to solve a 3x3 Rubik's cube. Click below to download.

Desktop-Friendly Guide

Our print-friendly how-to guide means you can learn to solve the Rubik's Cube from anywhere! Click below to download

Solving a Picture Cube?

Follow our Picture Cube guide on how to correctly orient the center pieces on each face of your Rubik’s Cube, so the pictures all align.

Video Tutorial

Introduction

Getting to know the Rubik’s Cube

The Daisy

SOLVE LAYER ONE – STEP 1: Create A Daisy

The White Cross

SOLVE LAYER ONE – STEP 2: Create A White Cross With Matched Edges And Center Pieces

The White Corners

SOLVE LAYER ONE – Step 3: Solve The White Corners

The Middle Layer

SOLVE MIDDLE LAYER

The Yellow Cross

SOLVE FINAL LAYER – Step 1: Make A Yellow Cross

Orient The Yellow Corners

SOLVE FINAL LAYER – Step 2: Orient the Corners
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Position The Yellow Corner

SOLVE FINAL LAYER – Step 3: Position The Yellow Corners
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Position The Yellow Edges

SOLVE THE FINAL LAYER – Step 4: Position The Yellow Edges
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Position The Yellow Edges

SOLVE THE FINAL LAYER – Step 4: Position The Yellow Edges.
Solving a Picture Cube? Follow this Picture Cube guide on how to correctly orient the center pieces on each face of your Rubik’s Cube, so the pictures all align.
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View Guide

Our written solution guides provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to solve to Rubik's cube.

Download Guide (PDF)

Download on our PDF guide on how to solve to Rubik's cube.

So what’s next?

After solving the Rubik's Cube you might want to enjoy a well-earned rest. It's a great achievement to solve a Rubik’s Cube, so give yourself a round of applause! You did it, well done!

 

You’re now a master at solving the Cube, but can you beat the record of 3.47 seconds?  The new Rubik's Speed Cube is engineered for speed to help you achieve faster times.

Rubik’s Speed features a stronger core and has a mechanism designed to make it faster, smoother and more reliable than ever. The speed Cube comes pre-lubricated to help you get faster times, and more can be added when needed. Enjoy seamless, gliding play every time.

Solving a Picture Rubik's Cube?

Follow this Picture Cube guide on how to correctly orient the center pieces on each face of your Rubik’s Cube, so the pictures all align. Click below to download.

Our Dual-Sided Rubik’s Cube Mosaics guide gives you top tips on how to create dual-sided mosaics, including formulas and example patterns that feature up to 100 Cubes. Rubik’s mosaics are a fantastic way to take your Cube solving to the next level.