1. What is the DND 5e Currency Calculator?

The DND 5e Currency Calculator converts between different currency types in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, using either standard conversion rates or custom rates you provide.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( Amount \) — Number of coins you want to convert
• \( Rate \) — Conversion rate in gold pieces per coin
• \( Equivalent \) — Value in gold pieces (gp)

3. Standard Conversion Rates

Default rates:

• 1 Copper piece (cp) = 0.01 gp
• 1 Silver piece (sp) = 0.1 gp
• 1 Electrum piece (ep) = 0.5 gp
• 1 Gold piece (gp) = 1 gp
• 1 Platinum piece (pp) = 10 gp

Note: You can override these standard rates by entering your own conversion rate.

4. Using the Calculator

Steps:

1. Enter the amount of currency you want to convert
2. Select the currency type (cp, sp, ep, gp, pp)
3. The calculator will use standard rates unless you enter a custom rate
4. Click Calculate to see the equivalent in gold pieces

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are these the official DND 5e conversion rates?
A: Yes, these are the standard rates from the Player's Handbook (1cp=0.01gp, 1sp=0.1gp, 1ep=0.5gp, 1gp=1gp, 1pp=10gp).

Q2: Can I use custom conversion rates?
A: Yes, simply enter your desired rate in the Conversion Rate field to override the standard rates.

Q3: Why is gold piece (gp) the standard?
A: Most item prices in DND 5e are listed in gp, making it the most useful standard for comparison.

Q4: How do I convert back from gp to another currency?
A: Divide the gp amount by the conversion rate (e.g., 1gp = 100cp, 1gp = 10sp, etc.).

Q5: Are electrum pieces commonly used?
A: Electrum (ep) is included for completeness but is rarely used in most campaigns.