Coinage: Weights & Measures

Coinage Standards

1. All coins weigh one ounce (16 oz. equals 1 pound)
2. All metal types are 18 karat.

Single Coin Dimensions

These are the dimensions of a single one ounce coin for different metals.

	Diameter and Height in Inches
Copper	1-1/4" x 0.073
Silver	1-1/2" x 3/32"
Gold	1-1/2" x 0.118"
Platinum	1-1/4" x 0.065"

In Stacks or Pouches

These are how many coins may occupy small volumes.

	Coins per Cubic Inch, Stacked	Coins per Cubic Inch, Loose
Copper	3.76	3-1/3
Silver	4.74	4
Gold	8.77	8
Platinum	9.85	9

Coins in a Chest

Given a type of coin, a chest of these specified dimensions could hold a maximum number of of coins and would have a significant weight.

Enter the height, width, and depth for the room inside the chest.

Volume of a 10.00 x 8.00 x 5.00 inch space containing loose one-ounce coins:

	Number of Coins	Weight of Volume (lbs.)
Copper	1332	83.25
Silver	1600	100.00
Gold	3200	200.00
Platinum	3600	225.00

Volume and Weight Calculator: x x (in inches) (in feet)