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PT999 15 g melt value today

15 g of PT999 platinum (99.9% pure platinum) is worth about $779 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($662) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of rings, pendants, lightweight platinum bracelets.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

PT999 · 15 g — live estimate

Melt value
$779
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$662
Pure platinum content
14.985 g
Per-gram melt
$51.90/g
Purity
99.9% (PT999)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $51.96 × 0.999 × 15
     = $779

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $662. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 15 g?

At 15 g, you are usually looking at rings, pendants, lightweight platinum bracelets. Confirm the hallmark matches PT999 before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the PT999 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 $662 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 15 g of PT999 platinum worth today?
A. About $779 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $662 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure platinum is in 15 g of PT999?
A. PT999 is 99.9% platinum by weight, so 15 g contains about 14.985 g of pure platinum.
Q. How do I calculate PT999 value myself?
A. Multiply today's platinum spot per gram ($51.96) by the purity (0.999) and by the weight in grams (15). That is $51.96 × 0.999 × 15 = $779.
Q. Is 15 g a normal weight for PT999 jewelry?
A. Yes for rings, pendants, lightweight platinum bracelets. Weigh only the platinum — exclude stones and non-platinum findings — before using this estimate.

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