Sterling silver price per gram today
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver, stamped 925, STERLING or STER. It is used for most silver jewelry and solid silver flatware.
Sterling silver value by weight
| Weight | Spot value | Scrap value (70%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | — | — |
| 2 grams | — | — |
| 5 grams | — | — |
| 10 grams | — | — |
| 20 grams | — | — |
| 50 grams | — | — |
| 100 grams | — | — |
| 1 pennyweight (dwt) | — | — |
| 10 pennyweight | — | — |
| 1 troy ounce | — | — |
Common questions
How is the Sterling silver price per gram worked out?
Take the silver spot price per troy ounce, divide by 31.1035 to get the price per gram of pure silver, then multiply by 92.5%, the share of pure silver in Sterling silver.
Why will a buyer pay less than this for my Sterling?
This is the melt value at spot. Buyers pay a percentage of it to cover testing, refining and their costs. Use the calculator to set the percentage a buyer offers and see what you would get.
How can I tell if my item is Sterling silver?
Look for a 925 stamp on the clasp, inside a ring band, or on an earring post. If there's no stamp, a buyer can test it. See the stamp decoder for other marks.
How often does this price update?
The spot price is checked about every 60 seconds, and the page refreshes it every 5 minutes or when you tap Refresh.