5e Money Calculator
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This 5e Money Calculator helps Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition players track their character's wealth in gold, silver, copper, and platinum coins. It converts between coin types and calculates total wealth in copper pieces (cp), the standard unit in D&D.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the amount of each coin type your character has in the calculator panel on the right. The calculator will:
- Convert all coins to copper pieces (cp)
- Sum the total wealth in cp
- Show the breakdown of coins
- Display a chart of coin distribution
The calculator uses the standard D&D 5e coin values:
- 1 Platinum Piece (pp) = 10 Gold Pieces (gp)
- 1 Gold Piece (gp) = 10 Silver Pieces (sp)
- 1 Silver Piece (sp) = 10 Copper Pieces (cp)
Coin Conversion
The calculator converts all coin types to copper pieces (cp) using these formulas:
Platinum to Copper
Copper = Platinum × 100 (since 1pp = 10gp = 100cp)
Gold to Copper
Copper = Gold × 10 (since 1gp = 10cp)
Silver to Copper
Copper = Silver × 1 (since 1sp = 1cp)
Copper pieces are the smallest denomination and are used for all calculations.
Total Wealth Calculation
The total wealth is calculated by summing all converted copper values:
Total Wealth Formula
Total Wealth (cp) = (Platinum × 100) + (Gold × 10) + Silver + Copper
This gives you the total value of your character's coins in the smallest denomination.
Example Calculation
Suppose your character has:
- 2 Platinum Pieces (pp)
- 5 Gold Pieces (gp)
- 3 Silver Pieces (sp)
- 7 Copper Pieces (cp)
The calculation would be:
Example Calculation
Total Wealth = (2 × 100) + (5 × 10) + 3 + 7 = 200 + 50 + 3 + 7 = 260 cp
Your character has a total wealth of 260 copper pieces.
FAQ
What coin types are included in the calculator?
The calculator includes platinum (pp), gold (gp), silver (sp), and copper (cp) pieces, which are the standard coin types in D&D 5e.
Why is the total wealth calculated in copper pieces?
Copper pieces are the smallest denomination in D&D 5e, making them the most precise unit for calculations. All other coins are converted to copper for the total wealth.
Can I use this calculator for other D&D editions?
This calculator is specifically designed for D&D 5e coin values. The coin conversion rates may differ in other editions.
How accurate is this calculator?
The calculator uses the official D&D 5e coin conversion rates and provides precise calculations. However, always double-check your character sheet for accuracy.