1. What is the DND 5e Gold Calculator?

The DND 5e Gold Calculator helps players convert between different currency types in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and calculate total wealth in gold pieces (gp). It follows the standard currency conversion rates from the Player's Handbook.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( gold \) — Amount in gold pieces (gp)
• \( other\_converted \) — Other currency converted to gp

Explanation: The calculator converts any other currency type to its gold piece equivalent and sums it with any existing gold pieces.

3. DND Currency Conversion Rates

Standard Conversion Rates:

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

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your gold pieces amount, any additional currency amount, and select the currency type. The calculator will show the total 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 (PHB).

Q2: Can I calculate platinum to gold?
A: Yes, select platinum (pp) as your currency type and it will be converted to gp at 1pp = 10gp.

Q3: What's the most valuable currency?
A: Platinum is most valuable (1pp = 10gp), followed by gold (1gp), electrum (1ep = 0.5gp), silver (1sp = 0.1gp), and copper (1cp = 0.01gp).

Q4: Why is electrum worth less than gold?
A: In D&D lore, electrum is an alloy of gold and silver, making it less valuable than pure gold.

Q5: Do all D&D worlds use these rates?
A: Most do, but DMs may create custom economies with different rates for their campaigns.