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PT999 1 g melt value today

1 g of PT999 platinum (99.9% pure platinum) is worth about $54.83 in melt value as of October 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($46.60) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of ear studs, thin chain links, small platinum charms.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated October 13, 2026

PT999 · 1 g — live estimate

Melt value
$54.83
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$46.60
Pure platinum content
0.999 g
Per-gram melt
$54.83/g
Purity
99.9% (PT999)
As of
October 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $54.88 × 0.999 × 1
     = $54.83

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $46.60. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 1 g?

At 1 g, you are usually looking at ear studs, thin chain links, small platinum charms. 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 $46.60 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 1 g of PT999 platinum worth today?
A. About $54.83 in pure melt value as of October 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $46.60 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure platinum is in 1 g of PT999?
A. PT999 is 99.9% platinum by weight, so 1 g contains about 0.999 g of pure platinum.
Q. How do I calculate PT999 value myself?
A. Multiply today's platinum spot per gram ($54.88) by the purity (0.999) and by the weight in grams (1). That is $54.88 × 0.999 × 1 = $54.83.
Q. Is 1 g a normal weight for PT999 jewelry?
A. Yes for ear studs, thin chain links, small platinum charms. Weigh only the platinum — exclude stones and non-platinum findings — before using this estimate.

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