Sterling Silver Value per Gram
.925 SILVER IS 92.5% PURE. UPDATED EVERY 15 MINUTES.
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This is melt value: the pure silver in one gram of sterling at the live silver price. A dealer pays a share of it.
Sterling silver melt value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | Dealers typically pay |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | $8.03 | $5.62 to $7.23 |
| 10 grams | $16.06 | $11.24 to $14.46 |
| 25 grams | $40.16 | $28.11 to $36.14 |
| 50 grams | $80.31 | $56.22 to $72.28 |
| 100 grams | $160.62 | $112.44 to $144.56 |
| 250 grams | $401.56 | $281.09 to $361.40 |
| 500 grams | $803.11 | $562.18 to $722.80 |
| 1000 grams | $1,606.23 | $1,124.36 to $1,445.60 |
Method: grams x 0.925 x silver price per gram. Dealer range: 70% to 90% of melt, a Lustre editorial estimate, not a quote.
Quick answers
How much is sterling silver worth per gram?
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, so one gram holds 0.925 grams of silver. Melt value per gram = the silver price per gram x 0.925. The live number is at the top of this page.
How much is sterling silver worth per ounce?
A troy ounce of sterling holds 0.925 troy ounces of pure silver. Multiply the silver spot price by 0.925. Note that most scales read in grams or ounces avoirdupois (28.35 g), so convert to troy ounces (31.1035 g) first.
What will a dealer pay for sterling silver?
Dealers typically pay about 70% to 90% of melt value for scrap sterling. This is a Lustre editorial estimate, not a quote. Sterling and flatware buyers pay near the low end; refiners and larger lots near the high end.
How can I tell if something is sterling?
Look for a stamp of STERLING, 925 or .925. Silver plate (EPNS, A1, silverplate) carries only a thin silver layer and has little scrap value.
Does flatware weigh the same as the silver in it?
Sterling flatware is solid sterling, but knives often have a stainless blade and a filled handle. Weigh only the solid sterling pieces for scrap value.