Melt values › Sterling silver
Sterling silver melt value (price per gram & ounce)
As of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET, sterling silver (92.5%) melts at $1.71 per gram and $53.14 per troy ounce, per Bullion Price Check, from silver spot $57.45/oz (gold-api.com). Scrap buyers pay below melt.
Key facts
- Sterling per gram: $1.71
- Sterling per troy oz: $53.14
- Purity: 92.5%
- Silver spot: $57.45/troy oz
- Data time: Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET
By unit
| Unit | Sterling melt value |
|---|---|
| gram | $1.71 |
| kilogram | $1,708.50 |
| tola (11.6638 g) | $19.93 |
| pennyweight (dwt, 1/20 troy oz) | $2.66 |
| troy ounce (31.1035 g) | $53.14 |
By weight
| Weight | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 10 g | $17.09 |
| 50 g | $85.43 |
| 100 g | $170.85 |
| 500 g | $854.25 |
| 1,000 g | $1,708.50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is sterling silver worth per gram?
As of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET, $1.71 per gram in melt value (92.5% silver) at silver spot $57.45/troy oz.
What is sterling silver worth per ounce?
$53.14 per troy ounce of sterling, or $48.44 per regular (avoirdupois) ounce, as of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET.
How do I calculate sterling silver melt value?
Weight in grams × 0.925 ÷ 31.1035 × silver spot price per troy ounce. Weigh only the silver: weighted candlesticks and knife handles contain non-silver filler.
Will a buyer pay full melt for sterling?
No. Scrap buyers deduct refining costs and margin; get several quotes and compare them to the melt value above.