How Many Quarters Make a Dollar

Exactly four quarters make one dollar. Each U.S. quarter has a face value of $0.25 (25 cents), and 4 × $0.25 = $1.00. The quarter is produced by the U.S. Mint and has been a standard denomination of U.S. currency since 1796.

The math scales simply: 8 quarters make $2.00, 20 quarters make $5.00, and 40 quarters make $10.00. Knowing these multiples is useful when breaking down dollar amounts or preparing coins for deposit or exchange. If you are wondering how many quarters make $10, the answer is exactly 40 quarters.

A standard U.S. quarter coin roll contains 40 quarters and has a total face value of $10.00. The U.S. Mint and the Federal Reserve set standardized coin roll quantities that banks and credit unions use nationwide. Coin rolls are typically wrapped in paper wrappers, and most financial institutions accept pre-rolled coins from account holders.

Coin roll quantities and values for all common U.S. denominations are as follows:

• Pennies ($0.01): 50 coins per roll = $0.50
• Nickels ($0.05): 40 coins per roll = $2.00 — see our guide on how many nickels are in a roll
• Dimes ($0.10): 50 coins per roll = $5.00 — see how many dimes are in a roll
• Quarters ($0.25): 40 coins per roll = $10.00 — the standard covered by this roll guide
• Half Dollars ($0.50): 20 coins per roll = $10.00
• Dollar Coins ($1.00): 25 coins per roll = $25.00

The U.S. quarter is a 25-cent coin produced by the U.S. Mint at its facilities in Philadelphia and Denver for circulating coins, and at West Point and San Francisco for collector coins. The quarter's obverse (front) traditionally features a portrait of George Washington, a design introduced in 1932. The reverse (back) has changed frequently through special series such as the 50 State Quarters, America the Beautiful, and American Women Quarters programs.

As of 2026, all U.S. quarters remain legal tender at face value regardless of their design series. Collector versions made of silver or other metals may carry numismatic value above face value — similar to silver dimes — but standard circulating quarters are composed of a copper-nickel clad alloy.

To roll quarters for deposit or exchange, count out 40 coins and place them in a standard quarter coin wrapper. Coin wrappers are available free at most banks and credit unions, or for purchase at office supply stores. Fold or crimp both ends of the wrapper after inserting the coins to secure them.

Many banks allow account holders to deposit rolled coins directly at a teller window. Some branches may require you to write your account number on the wrapper. Call your branch ahead of time to confirm their coin deposit policy, as it varies by institution. If you are managing multiple bank accounts, verify each branch's coin policy separately.

You have several options for exchanging quarters into paper currency or depositing them. Your bank or credit union is typically the lowest-cost option — most financial institutions count and exchange coins for account holders at no charge. Self-service coin counting machines such as Coinstar charge a processing fee, typically around 11.9% of the total value, though this fee is often waived if you choose a retail gift card instead of cash.

The Federal Reserve distributes coins to banks and other depository institutions through the Federal Reserve's coin terminal and armored carrier network. The Federal Reserve does not exchange coins directly with individual consumers. For large volumes of coins, contact your bank to arrange a bulk coin deposit. If you need to convert coins to a checking account balance, your branch teller can assist.