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Scrap Silver Calculator
Calculate the exact scrap value of any silver item at today’s spot price. Sterling, fine, coin and junk silver all covered.
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Grams · Troy oz · Pennyweight
Melt & scrap value
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Silver Spot Price (per troy oz)
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Scrap Silver Calculator — Instant Value Calculator
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Pure Melt Value
$0.00
100% of metal value
Scrap Buyer Pays
$0.00
Typical 65-80% of melt
Pawn Shop Offer
$0.00
Typical 40-60% of melt
What Different Buyers Will Pay
Online Gold/Silver Buyer
75-85% of melt value
$0.00
Best option for most sellers
Local Jeweller / Scrap Buyer
65-75% of melt value
$0.00
Instant cash, lower rate
Pawn Shop
40-55% of melt value
$0.00
Convenient but lowest rate
Refinery (direct)
85-95% of melt value
$0.00
Best rate, minimum quantities apply
Unit guide: 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams = 20 pennyweight (dwt). Gold and silver are traded in troy ounces. Most kitchen scales measure in grams. Pennyweight is used by many jewellers and pawn shops.
Silver — Key Facts
PuritySterling=92.5%, Fine silver=99.9%, Coin silver=90%, Junk silver=90%. All supported in the dropdown above.
Hallmark StampsSterling=925 or Sterling. Fine silver=999 or .999. Coin silver=900 or Coin. No stamp on junk silver coins.
Common UsesJewelry, flatware, coins, bars, photographic chemicals, electronics, silverware
Identifying TipsSterling has 925 or Sterling stamp. Check hallmark on back of jewelry or underside of flatware.
Selling TipsOnline silver buyers pay 70-85% of melt. Local coin shops often pay 65-75%. Pawn shops 40-55%.
Weight GuideSterling silver teaspoon: 20-30g. Sterling earrings: 3-8g pair. Silver dollar coin: 26.73g.