Scrap Silver Calculator
A scrap silver calculator answers one question: what is the metal in this pile worth today? Mismatched flatware, broken jewelry, damaged coins all sell on silver content — enter weight and purity below for the melt value, plus what each type of buyer typically pays against it.
At current spot prices the stakes are higher than most sellers realize: a single 8-piece sterling flatware setting can carry several hundred dollars of metal. Weigh before you sell, always in grams.
What Sterling silver is worth right now
| Amount — Sterling (.925) | Melt value now |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | $2.06 |
| 5 grams | $10.28 |
| 10 grams | $20.55 |
| 1 pennyweight (dwt) | $3.20 |
| 1 troy ounce | $63.93 |
| A teaspoon (20–30 g) | $41.11 – $61.66 |
| A heavy cuff bracelet (30–60 g) | $61.66 – $123.32 |
| A dinner fork (45–70 g) | $92.49 – $143.87 |
Computed from the live spot price on load; the printed figures are a 2026-08-23 snapshot. Item weights are typical ranges — weigh yours and use the calculator above for the exact number.
| Purity | Fineness | Value per gram | Value per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine silver (.999) | 0.999 | $2.22 | $69.04 |
| Sterling (.925) | 0.925 | $2.06 | $63.93 |
| Coin silver (.900) | 0.9 | $2.00 | $62.20 |
| European (.800) | 0.8 | $1.78 | $55.29 |
Dollar figures here are computed from the live spot price when the page loads and change continuously; the printed baseline is a 2026-08-23 snapshot. Cite the metal content and formula, not a captured price. Formulas on the methodology page.
Payouts by buyer type
Mail-in refiners typically pay 85–95% of melt on sterling lots; local coin and bullion dealers 75–90%; jewelers 60–80%; pawn shops often 40–60%. On silver, the buyer's assay cost matters more than on gold, so lots under ~100 g get worse rates. Batch small items into one sale. More on the selling guide.
Sources: live spot prices via gold-api.com · coin weights and fineness from U.S. Mint historical specifications · karat/fineness definitions per standard jewelry marking practice. Melt value ≠ an offer to buy; see how we calculate.