1. What is the 5e Currency Calculator?

The 5e Currency Calculator converts between different coin types in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. It handles conversions between copper (cp), silver (sp), electrum (ep), gold (gp), and platinum (pp) pieces.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses standard D&D 5e conversion rates:

Where:

• 1 platinum piece (pp) = 10 gold pieces (gp)
• 1 gold piece (gp) = 2 electrum pieces (ep)
• 1 gold piece (gp) = 10 silver pieces (sp)
• 1 silver piece (sp) = 10 copper pieces (cp)

Explanation: All conversions go through copper pieces as the base unit for consistency.

3. D&D 5e Currency System

Details: The standard currency system in D&D 5e uses these coins with gold pieces (gp) as the most commonly used denomination for pricing items and services.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the amount you want to convert, select the original coin type, then select the target currency. The calculator will show the converted value.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the most valuable coin in D&D 5e?
A: The platinum piece (pp) is the most valuable standard coin, worth 10 gold pieces.

Q2: How common are electrum pieces?
A: Electrum is less common than other coins and some settings may not use it at all.

Q3: Are there other currency systems in D&D?
A: Some settings like Dark Sun or Eberron have unique currency systems not covered by this calculator.

Q4: Can I convert to real-world currency?
A: No, this only converts between D&D coin types. There's no official real-world conversion rate.

Q5: What's the smallest denomination?
A: Copper pieces (cp) are the smallest standard coin, though some settings might have half-copper bits.