{"id":67234,"date":"2026-10-20T13:06:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/?p=67234"},"modified":"2026-10-20T13:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:06:05","slug":"silver-melt-value-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/silver-melt-value-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver Melt Value Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"not-prose calculator-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculator-title\"><div class=\"flex items-baseline sm:items-center justify-between gap-2 sm:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center gap-2\"><span class=\"icon icon-calculator text-primary-700! text-base! dark:text-primary-300!\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2 id=\"calculator-title\" class=\"text-lg font-display font-bold\">Calculate the Silver Melt Value of Coins, Sterling, and Bullion<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"calcdash-favorite group\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"favorite\" id=\"favorite\" data-favorite-id=\"67234\" data-favorite-title=\"Silver Melt Value\" data-favorite-url=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/silver-melt-value-calculator\/\" data-favorite-excerpt=\"Estimate the melt value of junk silver coins, sterling silver, and bullion. Enter the current silver spot price, pick your items and quantities, and set the dealer buy percentage to see what a buyer might pay.\" aria-label=\"Add to Favorites\" data-favorite-icon=\"icon icon-investment\">\n    <span class=\"icon icon-shape-star-empty\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n  <div class=\"calcdash-favorite__tip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n   <span class=\"favorite-tooltip\" id=\"favorite-tooltip\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"status\" id=\"favorite-status\"><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><form action=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/silver-melt-value-calculator\/\" method=\"POST\" class=\"calculator\" id=\"calculator-67234\" data-post=\"67234\"><fieldset class=\"fieldset-input is-2\"><legend class=\"sr-only\">Input Fields<\/legend><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-1\"><label for=\"field-1\">Silver spot price<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_spot_price\" id=\"field-1\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-1 calc-info-1\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0.01\" value=\"32\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-1\">$\/troy oz<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-1\">Enter the current spot price \u2014 this calculator does not fetch live prices.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-2\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Silver items (up to 10 rows; new rows appear as you fill them)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-3\"><label for=\"field-3\">Item 1<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-3\" name=\"item_1\"><option value=\"none\">\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\" selected>US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-4\"><label for=\"field-4\">Quantity 1<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_1\" id=\"field-4\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"20\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-5\" hidden><label for=\"field-5\">Weight 1<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_1\" id=\"field-5\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-6\" hidden><label for=\"field-6\">Weight unit 1<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-6\" name=\"weight_unit_1\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-7\" hidden><label for=\"field-7\">Silver purity 1<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_1\" id=\"field-7\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-7\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-7\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-8\" hidden><label for=\"field-8\">Item 2<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-8\" name=\"item_2\"><option value=\"none\" selected>\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\">US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-9\" hidden><label for=\"field-9\">Quantity 2<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_2\" id=\"field-9\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-10\" hidden><label for=\"field-10\">Weight 2<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_2\" id=\"field-10\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-11\" hidden><label for=\"field-11\">Weight unit 2<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-11\" name=\"weight_unit_2\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-12\" hidden><label for=\"field-12\">Silver purity 2<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_2\" id=\"field-12\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-12\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-12\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-13\" hidden><label for=\"field-13\">Item 3<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-13\" name=\"item_3\"><option value=\"none\" selected>\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\">US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-14\" hidden><label for=\"field-14\">Quantity 3<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_3\" id=\"field-14\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-15\" hidden><label for=\"field-15\">Weight 3<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_3\" id=\"field-15\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-16\" hidden><label for=\"field-16\">Weight unit 3<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-16\" name=\"weight_unit_3\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-17\" hidden><label for=\"field-17\">Silver purity 3<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_3\" id=\"field-17\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-17\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-17\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-18\" hidden><label for=\"field-18\">Item 4<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-18\" name=\"item_4\"><option value=\"none\" selected>\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\">US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-19\" hidden><label for=\"field-19\">Quantity 4<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_4\" id=\"field-19\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-20\" hidden><label for=\"field-20\">Weight 4<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_4\" id=\"field-20\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-21\" hidden><label for=\"field-21\">Weight unit 4<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-21\" name=\"weight_unit_4\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-22\" hidden><label for=\"field-22\">Silver purity 4<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_4\" id=\"field-22\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-22\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-22\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-23\" hidden><label for=\"field-23\">Item 5<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-23\" name=\"item_5\"><option value=\"none\" selected>\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\">US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-24\" hidden><label for=\"field-24\">Quantity 5<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_5\" id=\"field-24\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-25\" hidden><label for=\"field-25\">Weight 5<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_5\" id=\"field-25\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-26\" hidden><label for=\"field-26\">Weight unit 5<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-26\" name=\"weight_unit_5\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-27\" hidden><label for=\"field-27\">Silver purity 5<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_5\" id=\"field-27\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-27\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-27\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-28\" hidden><label for=\"field-28\">Item 6<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-28\" name=\"item_6\"><option value=\"none\" selected>\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\">US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-29\" hidden><label for=\"field-29\">Quantity 6<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_6\" id=\"field-29\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-30\" hidden><label for=\"field-30\">Weight 6<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_6\" id=\"field-30\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-31\" hidden><label for=\"field-31\">Weight unit 6<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-31\" name=\"weight_unit_6\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-32\" hidden><label for=\"field-32\">Silver purity 6<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_6\" id=\"field-32\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-32\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-32\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-33\" hidden><label for=\"field-33\">Item 7<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-33\" name=\"item_7\"><option value=\"none\" selected>\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\">US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-34\" hidden><label for=\"field-34\">Quantity 7<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_7\" id=\"field-34\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-35\" hidden><label for=\"field-35\">Weight 7<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_7\" id=\"field-35\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-36\" hidden><label for=\"field-36\">Weight unit 7<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-36\" name=\"weight_unit_7\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-37\" hidden><label for=\"field-37\">Silver purity 7<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_7\" id=\"field-37\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-37\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-37\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-38\" hidden><label for=\"field-38\">Item 8<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-38\" name=\"item_8\"><option value=\"none\" selected>\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\">US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-39\" hidden><label for=\"field-39\">Quantity 8<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_8\" id=\"field-39\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-40\" hidden><label for=\"field-40\">Weight 8<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_8\" id=\"field-40\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-41\" hidden><label for=\"field-41\">Weight unit 8<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-41\" name=\"weight_unit_8\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-42\" hidden><label for=\"field-42\">Silver purity 8<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_8\" id=\"field-42\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-42\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-42\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-43\" hidden><label for=\"field-43\">Item 9<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-43\" name=\"item_9\"><option value=\"none\" selected>\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\">US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-44\" hidden><label for=\"field-44\">Quantity 9<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_9\" id=\"field-44\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-45\" hidden><label for=\"field-45\">Weight 9<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_9\" id=\"field-45\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-46\" hidden><label for=\"field-46\">Weight unit 9<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-46\" name=\"weight_unit_9\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-47\" hidden><label for=\"field-47\">Silver purity 9<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_9\" id=\"field-47\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-47\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-47\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-48\" hidden><label for=\"field-48\">Item 10<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-48\" name=\"item_10\"><option value=\"none\" selected>\u2014 Select an item \u2014<\/option><option value=\"dime\">US dime, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"quarter\">US quarter, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"half\">US half dollar, pre-1965 (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"kennedy40\">Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970 (40% silver)<\/option><option value=\"warnickel\">War nickel, 1942\u20131945 (35% silver)<\/option><option value=\"morgan\">Morgan\/Peace dollar (90% silver)<\/option><option value=\"sterling\">Sterling silver (92.5%) \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"fine999\">.999 fine silver \u2014 enter weight<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom purity \u2014 enter weight<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-49\" hidden><label for=\"field-49\">Quantity 10<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"quantity_10\" id=\"field-49\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-50\" hidden><label for=\"field-50\">Weight 10<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"weight_10\" id=\"field-50\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" value=\"0\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-51\" hidden><label for=\"field-51\">Weight unit 10<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-51\" name=\"weight_unit_10\"><option value=\"g\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"ozt\">Troy ounces<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">Pennyweights<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-52\" hidden><label for=\"field-52\">Silver purity 10<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"silver_purity_10\" id=\"field-52\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-52\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-52\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-single field\" id=\"input-53\"><span class=\"font-semibold\">Dealer payout<\/span><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-54\"><label for=\"field-54\">Dealer buy percentage<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"dealer_buy_percentage\" id=\"field-54\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-54 calc-info-54\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"90\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-54\">%<\/div><small id=\"calc-info-54\">Percentage of melt value a dealer pays. Most dealers pay 70\u201395% for junk silver; 100% = full melt value.<\/small><\/div><\/fieldset><div class=\"buttons\"><button type=\"submit\" data-text=\"Re-Calculate\" id=\"calculate-button\" data-post=\"67234\">Calculate<\/button><button type=\"reset\">Reset<\/button><\/div><div class=\"field is-checkbox hidden!\" id=\"field-auto-calc\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"auto-calc\"><label for=\"auto-calc\">Calculate automatically<\/label><small>If enabled, the result will update automatically when you change any value.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"fieldset-result is-hidden\" aria-labelledby=\"result-title\" aria-live=\"polite\" role=\"region\"> <h3 class=\"result-title bg-gradient-to-r from-primary-50 to-gray-50 dark:from-primary-900 dark:to-gray-800\" id=\"result-title\"><span class=\"icon icon-s-pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Your Silver Melt Value<\/h3><div class=\"result-box\"><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-1\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Total pure silver content<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-1\" data-unit=\"troy oz\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-2\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Total pure silver weight<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-2\" data-unit=\"g\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-3\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Total melt value (full spot value)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-3\" data-unit=\"$\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-4\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Dealer pays per troy ounce<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-4\" data-unit=\"$\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-5\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Estimated dealer payout<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-5\" data-unit=\"$\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result is-column\" id=\"output-6\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Item-by-item breakdown<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-6\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"result-actions\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-link\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12.232 4.232a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 3.536 3.536l-1.225 1.224a.75.75 0 0 0 1.061 1.06l1.224-1.224a4 4 0 0 0-5.656-5.656l-3 3a4 4 0 0 0 .225 5.865.75.75 0 0 0 .977-1.138 2.5 2.5 0 0 1-.142-3.667l3-3Z\"\/><path d=\"M11.603 7.963a.75.75 0 0 0-.977 1.138 2.5 2.5 0 0 1 .142 3.667l-3 3a2.5 2.5 0 0 1-3.536-3.536l1.225-1.224a.75.75 0 0 0-1.061-1.06l-1.224 1.224a4 4 0 1 0 5.656 5.656l3-3a4 4 0 0 0-.225-5.865Z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"copy-link__text\">Copy link to this calculation<\/span><\/button><span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"status\" id=\"copy-link-status\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><a href=\"#respond\" class=\"hidden 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hover:scale-105\" data-reaction=\"like\"><span class=\"reaction-count\" data-reaction-count=\"like\">0<\/span><span class=\"reaction text-3xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\ude00 <\/span><span class=\"reaction-description font-medium\">Like <\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" class=\"reaction-btn flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-sm text-gray-700 hover:text-primary-600 cursor-pointer transition-transform hover:scale-105\" data-reaction=\"helpful\"><span class=\"reaction-count\" data-reaction-count=\"helpful\">0<\/span><span class=\"reaction text-3xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span><span class=\"reaction-description font-medium\">Helpful <\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" class=\"reaction-btn flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-sm text-gray-700 hover:text-primary-600 cursor-pointer transition-transform hover:scale-105\" data-reaction=\"confused\"><span class=\"reaction-count\" 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aria-hidden=\"true\">\u274c <\/span><span class=\"reaction-description font-medium\">Inaccurate <\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"reaction-message\" class=\"hidden mt-8 rounded-md border border-primary-100 bg-white\/50 backdrop-blur-sm px-4 py-2 text-sm text-center shadow-sm\"><\/div><\/section><div class=\"calcdash-ad not-prose calcdash-ad--calc_result calcdash-ad--in-article\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1721569815777345\" data-ad-slot=\"6317458308\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div>\n<style id=\"wpcoderpro-inline-1\">.formula-box {\r\n\tborder-bottom: none !important;\r\n}<\/style><section class=\"formula-box\" aria-labelledby=\"formula-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"formula-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display mb-4\"><span class=\"icon icon-formula\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>Silver Melt Value Formula<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\t<figure class=\"not-prose formula\">\r\n\t\t<figcaption class=\"formula-title\">Formula<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"text-base text-gray-800\" id=\"formula\">\n\\[ V = P \\times \\sum_{i=1}^{n} q_i \\times \\mathrm{ASW}_i \\qquad \\mathrm{ASW} = \\frac{w \\times f \\times p}{31.1035} \\]\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\\(V\\) \u2014 total melt value in USD<\/li>\n<li>\\(P\\) \u2014 silver spot price per troy ounce (\\(\\$\\)\/ozt)<\/li>\n<li>\\(q_i\\) \u2014 quantity of item \\(i\\)<\/li>\n<li>\\(\\mathrm{ASW}_i\\) \u2014 actual silver weight of one piece, in troy ounces<\/li>\n<li>\\(w\\) \u2014 weight of one piece in the chosen unit<\/li>\n<li>\\(f\\) \u2014 conversion factor to grams (1 for grams, 1.5552 for pennyweights, 31.1035 for troy ounces)<\/li>\n<li>\\(p\\) \u2014 silver purity as a decimal, e.g. 0.900 for 90% coin silver or 0.925 for sterling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The formula multiplies the pure silver content of your items, expressed in troy ounces, by the current spot price. For coins, the published actual silver weight (ASW) already accounts for both the coin's total weight and its purity, so no extra calculation is needed.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n<\/section>\n<style id=\"wpcoderpro-inline-459\">.calculation-box {\r\n\tborder-bottom: none !important;\r\n}<\/style><section id=\"calculation\" class=\"calculation-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculation-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"calculation-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display\"><span class=\"icon icon-unordered-list\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>Silver Melt Value \u2013 Calculation Example<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> you have 20 pre-1965 US quarters, the spot price of silver is 32.00 dollars per troy ounce, and a dealer offers 90% of melt value.<\/p>\n<p>\\[ \\mathrm{ASW} = 20 \\times 0.18084 = 3.6168\\ \\text{troy oz} \\; (= 3.6168 \\times 31.1035 \\approx 112.50\\ \\text{g}) \\]<\/p>\n<p>\\[ V = 32.00 \\times 3.6168 = 115.7376 \\approx \\$115.74 \\]<\/p>\n<p>\\[ \\text{Payout} = 115.7376 \\times 0.90 = 104.164 \\approx \\$104.16 \\]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong> the 20 quarters contain 3.6168 troy oz (112.50 g) of pure silver. The full melt value is $115.74, and at a 90% buy rate the dealer would pay about $104.16 \u2014 equivalent to $28.80 per troy ounce.<\/p>\n<p>\n\r\n<\/section>\n<h2>How to use the calculator<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Enter the current <strong>Silver spot price<\/strong> per troy ounce in dollars. This tool does not fetch live prices, so check a reliable quote first.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Silver items<\/strong>, choose an item from the first dropdown: a preset US coin (dime, quarter, half dollar, Kennedy half, war nickel, Morgan\/Peace dollar), sterling silver, .999 fine silver, or a custom purity item. A new row appears automatically as you fill the last one, up to 10 items.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the <strong>Quantity<\/strong> for each item. Quantities must be whole numbers (for coins, one per coin).<\/li>\n<li>For sterling, .999 fine, or custom items, enter the <strong>Weight<\/strong> of a single piece, choose the <strong>Weight unit<\/strong> (grams, troy ounces, or pennyweights), and for custom items set the <strong>Silver purity<\/strong> in percent.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>Dealer buy percentage<\/strong> \u2014 the share of melt value a buyer pays. Set it to 100% if you only want the full melt value.<\/li>\n<li>Read the results: total pure silver content in troy ounces and grams, total melt value, the dealer's price per troy ounce, and the estimated payout, plus an item-by-item breakdown table.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What is silver melt value?<\/h2>\n<p>Melt value is the intrinsic worth of the pure silver contained in a coin, piece of jewelry, or bar if it were melted down and sold at the current spot price. It ignores collectible (numismatic) value, craftsmanship, and dealer premiums \u2014 it answers one simple question: <em>how much is the actual metal in this item worth right now?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It matters because much of the silver in circulation is not pure. US coins minted before 1965 contain 90% silver and 10% copper, so a quarter is not worth its 0.9 troy-ounce face in silver \u2014 it contains 0.18084 troy oz of pure silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver alloyed with copper. A melt value calculator converts the total weight into pure silver content before applying the spot price, which is why you cannot simply weigh an item and multiply by the quoted price.<\/p>\n<p>The result gives you a floor value when buying or selling. dealers and coin shops typically quote \"junk silver\" (worn 90% US coinage) as a percentage of melt value, often 70\u201395% when buying and at or above melt when selling. Knowing the melt value before you negotiate keeps you from accepting an offer that is far below the metal's worth \u2014 or overpaying when buying.<\/p>\n<p>Silver is also held by some investors as a store of value. If you are comparing silver's long-run performance against cash, our <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/inflation-calculator-value-of-money-over-time\/\">inflation calculator<\/a> can show how the purchasing power of a dollar changes over time.<\/p>\n<h2>Actual silver weight of common US silver coins<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Total weight<\/th>\n<th>Purity<\/th>\n<th>Pure silver (troy oz)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>US dime, pre-1965<\/td>\n<td>2.50 g<\/td>\n<td>90%<\/td>\n<td>0.07234<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>US quarter, pre-1965<\/td>\n<td>6.25 g<\/td>\n<td>90%<\/td>\n<td>0.18084<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>US half dollar, pre-1965<\/td>\n<td>12.50 g<\/td>\n<td>90%<\/td>\n<td>0.36169<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kennedy half, 1965\u20131970<\/td>\n<td>11.50 g<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<td>0.14792<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>War nickel, 1942\u20131945<\/td>\n<td>5.00 g<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<td>0.05626<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Morgan\/Peace dollar<\/td>\n<td>26.73 g<\/td>\n<td>90%<\/td>\n<td>0.77344<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These are the published mint weights; the calculator uses them for the preset coin options so no weighing is required.<\/p>\n<h2>Assumptions, limitations and practical tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spot price is not the payout.<\/strong> The result at 100% is the theoretical full melt value. Real buyers pay a discount, and sellers of small amounts rarely get spot \u2014 the dealer buy percentage field is there to model realistic offers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wear reduces weight.<\/strong> Heavily circulated coins lose metal. The presets use full mint weights, so very worn \"junk silver\" may contain slightly less silver than calculated. For critical valuations, weigh loose rounds or bars directly with the weight-based options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coins with numismatic value can be worth more than melt.<\/strong> Key-date or well-preserved coins may fetch multiples of melt from collectors. Never sell rare coins for melt value without checking their collectible worth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purity assumptions are nominal.<\/strong> Sterling is taken as exactly 92.5% and coin silver as exactly 90%. Items marked \"coin silver\" (90%) or European standards like 800 silver should be entered through the custom purity option with their actual fineness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the spot price close to your transaction.<\/strong> Silver prices move daily, sometimes several percent intraday; a stale quote makes even a perfect calculation inaccurate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sales taxes may apply.<\/strong> Depending on your state, buying physical silver can be subject to <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/finance\/sales-tax-calculator\/\">sales tax<\/a>, which raises your cost above spot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estimate the melt value of junk silver coins, sterling silver, and bullion. 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