Quickly convert your various coin denominations (Copper, Silver, Electrum, Gold, and Platinum) into a standard set of coins or a total value in any single piece, helping you manage your adventuring loot efficiently.
D&D Gold Coin Calculator
D&D Gold Calculator Formula
The D&D 5th Edition rules establish fixed exchange rates between the five primary coins. The calculation primarily involves converting all denominations into the base unit, Copper Pieces (CP), and then re-converting the total value into the desired format.
// Base Conversions (in Copper Pieces)
1 PP = 10 GP = 1000 CP
1 GP = 2 EP = 10 SP = 100 CP
1 EP = 5 SP = 50 CP
1 SP = 10 CP
// Total Value in Copper Pieces (Total_CP)
Total_CP = (PP * 1000) + (GP * 100) + (EP * 50) + (SP * 10) + (CP * 1)
Variables Explained
The calculator uses five inputs based on the standard D&D 5e coin types:
- Platinum Pieces (PP): The highest value coin. (1 PP = 1000 CP)
- Gold Pieces (GP): The common measure of wealth. (1 GP = 100 CP)
- Electrum Pieces (EP): A lesser-used denomination, often found in older caches. (1 EP = 50 CP)
- Silver Pieces (SP): Common currency for everyday items. (1 SP = 10 CP)
- Copper Pieces (CP): The lowest value coin. (Base Unit)
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What is the D&D Gold Calculator?
The D&D Gold Calculator is a utility tool designed for Dungeons & Dragons players and Dungeon Masters. It simplifies the complex task of converting and totaling wealth accumulated across multiple coin types found during a campaign. Instead of manually calculating conversions, this tool processes your raw coin counts and presents a unified total and a standardized breakdown of coinage.
This is essential for accurately tracking character wealth, ensuring fair division of treasure among party members, and quickly determining the true value of a hoard without relying on manual math mistakes.
How to Calculate D&D Gold (Example)
Imagine your party finds a hoard containing 2 PP, 15 GP, 4 EP, 120 SP, and 300 CP. Here is how the total value is calculated:
- Convert PP to CP: 2 PP × 1000 CP/PP = 2,000 CP
- Convert GP to CP: 15 GP × 100 CP/GP = 1,500 CP
- Convert EP to CP: 4 EP × 50 CP/EP = 200 CP
- Convert SP to CP: 120 SP × 10 CP/SP = 1,200 CP
- Add Base CP: 300 CP
- Calculate Total CP: 2,000 + 1,500 + 200 + 1,200 + 300 = 5,200 CP
- Standardize (Result): 5,200 CP is equivalent to 5 PP and 2 GP.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the exchange rate for Electrum Pieces (EP)?
- One Electrum Piece (EP) is worth 5 Silver Pieces (SP) or 50 Copper Pieces (CP). It is worth half of a Gold Piece (GP).
- Why does the calculator standardize the final coinage?
- Standardization converts the total value back into the largest possible denominations (e.g., maximizing PP, then GP, etc.), which is easier for tracking and spending, as characters typically prefer carrying fewer, higher-value coins.
- Can this calculator handle negative numbers?
- No. The calculator is designed for coin counting, and coin amounts must be zero or positive integers. Any negative input will be ignored or treated as zero.
- Is the D&D 5e coin conversion universal?
- The 1:10 conversion rate (e.g., 1 GP = 10 SP) is standard across most editions. However, Electrum Pieces (EP) are often optional, and their 1 EP = 5 SP rate is specific to the D&D 5e core rules used here.