1. What is the D&D 5e Coin Calculator?

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

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( coins \) — Number of coins you want to convert
• \( type\_value \) — Value of each coin in gold pieces (gp)

Standard Conversion Rates:

• 1 Copper (cp) = 0.01 gp
• 1 Silver (sp) = 0.1 gp
• 1 Electrum (ep) = 0.2 gp
• 1 Gold (gp) = 1 gp
• 1 Platinum (pp) = 10 gp

3. Importance of Coin Conversion

Details: In D&D 5e, different coin types have different values. Being able to quickly convert between them helps with inventory management, purchasing items, and calculating treasure shares.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of coins you have, select the coin type from the dropdown menu, and click Calculate. The result will show the equivalent value in gold pieces (gp).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are the standard coin conversions in D&D 5e?
A: The standard conversions are: 1pp = 10gp, 1gp = 1gp, 1ep = 0.5gp, 1sp = 0.1gp, 1cp = 0.01gp.

Q2: Why is electrum worth less than gold?
A: Electrum is a historical alloy of gold and silver, and in D&D lore it's often considered less valuable than pure gold.

Q3: Are these conversion rates fixed?
A: These are standard rates, but DMs may modify them for their campaigns. Always check with your DM.

Q4: How should I handle large sums of money?
A: For large sums, it's often practical to convert everything to gold pieces for easier accounting.

Q5: What's the most valuable standard coin?
A: Platinum pieces (pp) are the most valuable at 10gp each.