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Fine .999 5 g melt value today

5 g of fine silver (.999) (99.9% pure silver) is worth about $11.33 in melt value as of August 28, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($9.63) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of rings, pendants, lightweight silver bracelets.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated August 28, 2026

Fine .999 · 5 g — live estimate

Melt value
$11.33
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$9.63
Pure silver content
4.995 g
Per-gram melt
$2.27/g
Purity
99.9% (Fine .999)
As of
August 28, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $2.27 × 0.999 × 5
     = $11.33

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $9.63. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 5 g?

At 5 g, you are usually looking at rings, pendants, lightweight silver bracelets. Confirm the hallmark matches Fine .999 before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the Fine .999 stamp (or equivalent fineness mark).
  2. Weigh in grams on a jewelry scale; exclude stones and non-silver parts.
  3. Compare at least two scrap offers against the $9.63 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 5 g of fine silver (.999) worth today?
A. About $11.33 in pure melt value as of August 28, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $9.63 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure silver is in 5 g of Fine .999?
A. Fine .999 is 99.9% silver by weight, so 5 g contains about 4.995 g of pure silver.
Q. How do I calculate Fine .999 value myself?
A. Multiply today's silver spot per gram ($2.27) by the purity (0.999) and by the weight in grams (5). That is $2.27 × 0.999 × 5 = $11.33.
Q. Is 5 g a normal weight for Fine .999 jewelry?
A. Yes for rings, pendants, lightweight silver bracelets. Weigh only the silver — exclude stones and non-silver findings — before using this estimate.

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