The wizarding world’s coins follow deliberately awkward ratios: 29 bronze Knuts to a silver Sickle and 17 Sickles to a gold Galleon. In a 2001 interview the author said a Galleon was worth about five pounds, which gives a rough exchange rate to “Muggle” money.
How to use the Wizarding Currency Converter
- Galleons
- Sickles
- Knuts
- Pounds per Galleon
- US dollars per pound
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Enter any combination of Galleons, Sickles and Knuts, and the exchange rates you want to use.
Tips
- Results are estimates meant for planning and fun – adjust the inputs to match your situation.
- Everything runs in your browser, so you can try as many variations as you like.
- Share the result link with friends so everyone sees the same numbers.
- For safety-related hobbies (hammocks, balloons, tents), follow the manufacturer’s limits.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using default values when you know your own figures.
- Treating rough rules of thumb as exact.
- Forgetting to add breaks, travel or setup time.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Galleons | A number |
| Sickles | A number |
| Knuts | A number |
| Pounds per Galleon | A number |
| US dollars per pound | A number |
What each result means
- Total in Knuts = [Galleons]×493 + [Sickles]×29 + [Knuts]
- Total in Galleons = [Total in Knuts]÷493
- Simplified: Galleons = floor([Total in Knuts]÷493)
- Simplified: Sickles = floor(mod([Total in Knuts], 493)÷29)
- Simplified: Knuts = mod([Total in Knuts], 29)
- Value in pounds (£) = [Total in Galleons]×[Pounds per Galleon]
- Value in US dollars ($) = [Value in pounds (£)]×[US dollars per pound]
Example values
How the main result changes when Galleons changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Galleons | Value in pounds (£) |
|---|---|
| 5 | 26.59 |
| 7.5 | 39.09 |
| 10 | 51.59 |
| 12.5 | 64.09 |
| 15 | 76.59 |
| 20 | 101.59 |
Formula
1 Galleon = 17 Sickles = 493 Knuts; 1 Sickle = 29 KnutsValue in pounds ≈ Galleons × £5 (as J.K. Rowling suggested in 2001)Worked example
Inputs — Galleons: 10; Sickles: 5; Knuts: 12; Pounds per Galleon: 5; US dollars per pound: 1.3.
Results — Total in Knuts = 5,087; Total in Galleons = 10.3185; Simplified: Galleons = 10; Simplified: Sickles = 5; Simplified: Knuts = 12; Value in pounds (£) = 51.59; Value in US dollars ($) = 67.07.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sickles are in a Galleon?
17 Sickles, and 29 Knuts in a Sickle – 493 Knuts per Galleon.
How much is a Galleon worth in real money?
About £5 according to the author in 2001 – roughly $6–7.
How much was Harry's vault worth?
The books never give an exact figure, only "piles of gold".
What formula does the Wizarding Currency Converter use?
1 Galleon = 17 Sickles = 493 Knuts; 1 Sickle = 29 Knuts.