DND 5e Money Calculator

DND 5e Money Conversion:

\[ Total\_value = \sum(coins \times values) \]

Copper Pieces (CP):

(1 CP = 0.01 GP)

Silver Pieces (SP):

(1 SP = 0.1 GP)

Electrum Pieces (EP):

(1 EP = 0.5 GP)

Gold Pieces (GP):

(1 GP = 1 GP)

Platinum Pieces (PP):

(1 PP = 10 GP)

Total Value (GP):

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1. What is DND 5e Currency?

Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition uses a standard currency system consisting of copper pieces (CP), silver pieces (SP), electrum pieces (EP), gold pieces (GP), and platinum pieces (PP). This calculator helps convert between these denominations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

\[ Total\_value = (CP \times 0.01) + (SP \times 0.1) + (EP \times 0.5) + (GP \times 1) + (PP \times 10) \]

Where:

$ CP $ — Copper Pieces
$ SP $ — Silver Pieces
$ EP $ — Electrum Pieces
$ GP $ — Gold Pieces
$ PP $ — Platinum Pieces

3. Currency Conversion Rates

Standard Conversion:

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

Instructions: Enter the number of coins you have for each denomination. The calculator will automatically sum them and display the total value in gold pieces (GP).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use gold pieces as the standard?
A: Gold pieces are the most commonly used currency in DND 5e for transactions between adventurers and merchants.

Q2: Are electrum pieces commonly used?
A: Electrum is less common in most campaigns, but included for completeness as it's part of the official currency system.

Q3: How much is a gold piece worth in real-world terms?
A: Roughly equivalent to $50-$100 USD in purchasing power, though this varies by campaign setting.

Q4: Can I calculate the reverse (GP to other denominations)?
A: This calculator currently only sums to GP, but you can manually divide the total GP by the conversion rates.

Q5: Are there other currency systems in DND?
A: Some campaign settings like Eberron or Dark Sun have different systems, but this calculator uses the standard PHB currency.