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* Platinum melt value

PT900 30 g melt value today

30 g of PT900 platinum (90.0% pure platinum) is worth about $1,403 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($1,192) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of solid platinum chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

PT900 · 30 g — live estimate

Melt value
$1,403
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$1,192
Pure platinum content
27.000 g
Per-gram melt
$46.76/g
Purity
90.0% (PT900)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $51.96 × 0.9 × 30
     = $1,403

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $1,192. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 30 g?

At 30 g, you are usually looking at solid platinum chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Confirm the hallmark matches PT900 before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the PT900 stamp (or equivalent fineness mark).
  2. Weigh in grams on a jewelry scale; exclude stones and non-platinum parts.
  3. Compare at least two scrap offers against the $1,192 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 30 g of PT900 platinum worth today?
A. About $1,403 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $1,192 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure platinum is in 30 g of PT900?
A. PT900 is 90.0% platinum by weight, so 30 g contains about 27.000 g of pure platinum.
Q. How do I calculate PT900 value myself?
A. Multiply today's platinum spot per gram ($51.96) by the purity (0.9) and by the weight in grams (30). That is $51.96 × 0.9 × 30 = $1,403.
Q. Is 30 g a normal weight for PT900 jewelry?
A. Yes for solid platinum chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Weigh only the platinum — exclude stones and non-platinum findings — before using this estimate.

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