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Sources and review: Reviewed by MeltOffer on . Reference price: Gold API XAG/USD. Unit factors: NIST precious-metals conversions. Fineness terminology: FTC Jewelry Guides, 16 CFR § 23.5. Exact troy- and standard-ounce factors: NIST Handbook 133 (2026), Appendix E.
How to compare buyer quotes and published payout benchmarks.
Sterling silver value per gram, ounce, and pound
These server-rendered fallback values update with the same live or editable silver price as the calculator.
| Sterling weight | Contained-silver value |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | $1.72 |
| 5 grams | $8.58 |
| 10 grams | $17.16 |
| 20 grams | $34.31 |
| 1 standard ounce (28.349523125 g) | $48.64 |
| 1 troy ounce (31.1034768 g) | $53.36 |
| 50 grams | $85.78 |
| 100 grams | $171.57 |
| 1 pound | $778.21 |
Sterling silver price per gram and troy ounce
Per gram, divide the visible pure-silver price per troy ounce by 31.1034768 and multiply by 0.925. Per gross troy ounce of verified sterling alloy, multiply the visible price by 0.925.
Troy ounce versus standard ounce
Precious-metal reference prices use a 31.1034768-gram troy ounce. A kitchen-scale or standard ounce is 28.349523125 grams, so one standard ounce of sterling contains about 0.843099 troy ounce of pure silver and is worth less than one troy ounce of sterling at the same reference price.
What 925 and Sterling marks mean
Under 16 CFR § 23.5, Sterling Silver, Sterling, Ster., and solid-silver descriptions use a stated threshold of 925 parts silver per 1,000, subject to applicable statutory assay tolerances. A mark is identification evidence, not an assay; verify uncertain or valuable items.
Sterling, silver plate, and weighted pieces are not interchangeable
Silver plate is a coating over another material, so gross weight × 0.925 is not a valid plated-item value. Weighted or handled sterling can include non-silver material. Enter only the silver-bearing metal weight; if that cannot be measured without damage, compare specialist quotes or obtain an appraisal.
Compare the buyer's net dollars
Record the tested fineness, accepted silver-bearing weight, reference-price timestamp, buyer quote, and every fee. The calculator shows net proceeds and the effective percentage of melt without inventing a universal pawn-shop or refiner payout range.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 925 sterling silver worth per gram?
Divide the visible pure-silver price per troy ounce by 31.1034768 and multiply by 0.925. The live .925 value per gram appears above and changes with the editable reference price.
How much is 925 sterling silver worth per troy ounce?
One gross troy ounce of verified .925 sterling has a contained-silver benchmark equal to the visible pure-silver price multiplied by 0.925. The troy-ounce row above updates with the live or edited reference.
Is sterling silver priced by troy ounce or regular ounce?
Silver reference prices use a 31.1034768-gram troy ounce. Select standard ounces only when that is the scale unit; the calculator converts each 28.349523125-gram ounce before applying the .925 factor.
Is 925 silver the same as sterling silver?
Yes, 925 silver is sterling silver. A 925 fineness claim means 925 parts silver per 1,000, the minimum basis for an unqualified Sterling Silver, Sterling, or Ster. description under the FTC Jewelry Guides.
How much is 925 sterling silver worth per pound?
One standard 453.59237-gram pound of verified .925 sterling has a contained-silver benchmark equal to the visible pure-silver price multiplied by about 13.489583. The pound row above updates automatically.
Can I calculate silver plate at 92.5 percent?
Silver plate cannot be calculated at 92.5 percent. It is only a surface layer over another material, so the object's gross weight does not establish recoverable silver and cannot use the sterling formula.
Can I use the gross weight of weighted sterling?
Gross weighted-sterling weight is not valid. Use only the silver-bearing metal weight; fillers, supports, blades, stones, mechanisms, and other non-silver material do not receive the .925 factor.
Will a buyer pay the full sterling melt value?
A buyer may pay below sterling melt value. Testing, sorting, refining, shipping, fees, and margin can reduce a scrap offer, while collectible or finished-item value can exceed melt. Compare written net-dollar quotes.
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