Enter a weight and fineness to estimate silver melt value at the current live spot price.
This silver value calculator multiplies your item’s weight by its fineness (like 925 sterling or 999 fine) and by today’s live silver price per gram — the same method dealers use to price flatware, coins, and jewelry.
Silver melt value = weight in grams × fineness (as a decimal) × silver price per gram. For example, 100g of 925 sterling silver (92.5% pure) at $0.98/gram is worth about $90.65 in silver content.
A 925 stamp means the item is 92.5% pure silver, alloyed with 7.5% other metals (usually copper) for strength. It's the standard purity for silver jewelry and flatware.
Sterling silver has real melt value since it's over 90% silver, but antique, branded, or well-crafted pieces are often worth more intact than as scrap — check resale value before melting anything.