Scrap Silver Calculator
Sterling flatware, .900 coin silver, .999 rounds — enter the weight and purity, and update the spot field (prefilled $60.5/ozt, July 12, 2026) with today’s price. Dealers typically pay 70–95% of melt for recognizable silver.
Sterling silver (.925) is worth about $1.80 per gram in melt value at a $60.5/ozt spot — a typical 55 g sterling fork is ~$99 of silver.
- Spot used (editable)$60.5/ozt (July 12, 2026)
- Sterling per gram$1.80
- Coin silver (.900) per gram$1.75
- Pre-1965 US dime~$4.37 melt
Update spot before selling; silver is volatile.
What common silver items are worth
| Item | Typical weight & purity | Melt @ $60.5/ozt |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-1965 US dime | 2.5 g, 90% (0.0723 ozt silver) | $4.37 |
| Pre-1965 US quarter | 6.25 g, 90% (0.1808 ozt) | $10.94 |
| Morgan/Peace dollar | 26.73 g, 90% (0.7734 ozt) | $46.79 |
| Sterling fork | ~55 g, 92.5% | $99 |
| 1 ozt .999 round | 31.1 g, 99.9% | $60.44 |
Coin silver contents are US Mint specifications. Weighted-and-marked items only — silver plate (EPNS, “IS”) has no meaningful melt value.
Frequently asked questions
How much is sterling silver worth per gram?
About $1.80/gram in melt at a $60.5/ozt spot — sterling is 92.5% silver. Recompute at today's price.
Is silver-plated flatware worth anything?
Essentially nothing for melt — plating is microns thick. Look for 'sterling' or '925' marks; 'EPNS', 'silverplate', or 'IS' means plated.
What are pre-1965 US coins worth?
They're 90% silver: a dime carries 0.0723 ozt (≈$4.37), a quarter 0.1808 ozt (≈$10.94) at a $60.5 spot. Dealers quote 'times face' multiples that track these contents.
What payout should I expect?
70–95% of melt. Recognizable coins and hallmarked sterling get the high end; unmarked or mixed lots get assayed and discounted.
Sources & methodology
Sources: JM Bullion live silver spot.
Default spot entered July 12, 2026; always update to the live price. US coin silver contents per US Mint specs.