Understanding metal value
Silver price per gram by purity
The price of one gram of silver depends on how much of that gram is actually silver. Use the current table below for 999 fine, 958 Britannia, 925 sterling, and 800 silver, then multiply the matching value by the silver-bearing weight of the piece.
A fineness mark states the precious-metal content in parts per thousand. Fine silver marked 999 is 99.9% silver, Britannia silver marked 958 is 95.8%, sterling marked 925 is 92.5%, and 800 silver is 80%. UK hallmarking guidance recognizes these silver fineness standards. Use the 999 fine silver calculator, or see a worked sterling weight and buying-cost example.
A heavy-looking object may contain a weighted base, steel spring, glass, stones, or another metal. Hollow pieces can be lighter than they appear. A silverplate mark describes a surface layer, not solid silver, so the object's full weight cannot be valued as sterling.
Current silver reference
Current silver price per gram by purity.
Current market reference: $1.67 per gram of pure silver, checked Nov 8, 2026, 7:57 AM. These estimates describe metal content only. They are not dealer, refiner, or resale offers.
| silver | Purity | Common mark | 1 gram | 5 grams | 10 grams | 20 grams |
|---|
| Fine silver |
99.9% |
999 or Fine |
$1.67 | $8.34 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| Britannia silver |
95.8% |
958 or Britannia |
$1.60 | $8.00 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| Sterling silver |
92.5% |
925 or Sterling |
$1.54 | $7.72 | $15.45 | $30.89 |
| 800 silver |
80.0% |
800 |
$1.34 | $6.68 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
Use only the weight of the silver-bearing parts. Stones, springs, clasps, fillings, and mixed-metal components can make the finished item heavier than the metal being valued.
Free silver calculator
Calculate silver melt value.
Use the weight of the silver-bearing parts, choose the purity, and subtract stones or other materials. Add the asking price and buying costs if you want to compare the full purchase with the metal estimate.
This is a metal-content estimate, not an appraisal or a promise of what a dealer or refiner will pay. Verify the metal, purity, and usable weight before relying on the result.
Recently checked silver listings
Current examples from the catalog.
These products were listed for sale when last checked, but they are not confirmed near-melt opportunities. Prices and availability can change; check the seller page again.
Unclaimed Baggage
Sterling Silver Fashion Ring
- Seller price
- $75
- Last checked
- Nov 7, 2026, 1:28 PM
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Stones & Findings
5.5 Inches 3.00mm Herringbone Chain Bracelet Sterling Silver .925 - Unfinished
- Seller price
- $16
- Last checked
- Nov 7, 2026, 12:09 PM
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EZPAWN
Chain - Silver 2 grams 20 inch
- Seller price
- $150
- Last checked
- Nov 7, 2026, 11:56 AM
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Before you compare prices
Silver pieces can have a modest melt value compared with shipping, testing, or resale fees. Check the actual weight, the mark, and the seller's return terms before deciding that the asking price leaves room for a purchase.
The calculator on this page starts with this metal and lets you use a current reference price or enter your own. The price-to-melt guide shows how extra costs and non-metal weight change a buying comparison. At auction, the maximum-bid calculator works backward from your melt-value limit after premiums, tax, shipping, and fixed fees. You can also browse the public feed to see recently checked listings.
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