How many dimes are in a roll?
A roll of dimes holds 50 coins and is worth $5.
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| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Coins per roll | 50 |
| Face value of a roll | $5 |
| Weight of one coin | 2.268 g |
| Weight of a full roll (no wrapper) | 113.4 g (4 oz, 0.25 lb) |
| Rolls for $100 | 20 (1,000 coins) |
| Rolls | Coins | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | $5 | 113.4 g (4 oz, 0.25 lb) |
| 2 | 100 | $10 | 226.8 g (8 oz, 0.5 lb) |
| 5 | 250 | $25 | 567 g (20 oz, 1.25 lb) |
| 10 | 500 | $50 | 1,134 g (40 oz, 2.5 lb) |
| 20 | 1,000 | $100 | 2,268 g (80 oz, 5 lb) |
A standard roll of dimes holds 50 coins, so its face value is $5. At 2.268 g per coin, a full roll weighs 113.4 g (4 oz, 0.25 lb) before the wrapper. The dime is 8.33% nickel, 91.67% copper (cupro-nickel clad), 17.91 mm across and 1.35 mm thick, with a reeded edge (118 reeds) (U.S. Mint).
It takes 20 rolls of dimes to make $100 (1,000 coins), and 10 dimes make $1. Use the calculator to turn a number of rolls into coins, value and weight, or a dollar amount into the rolls you need.
Frequently asked questions
How many dimes are in a roll?
A roll holds 50 dimes, worth $5. The U.S. Mint gives this count.
How much does a roll of dimes weigh?
50 coins × 2.268 g = 113.4 g (4 oz, 0.25 lb), not counting the paper or plastic wrapper.
How many rolls of dimes make $100?
20 rolls exactly, which is 1,000 coins.
How many dimes make $1?
10 dimes make $1.
Sources: U.S. Mint, Coin Count n’ Roll (roll counts); U.S. Mint, Coin Specifications. Checked 2026-11-12. Figures described as "about" or "roughly" are arithmetic on these sources.
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