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Sterling 1 troy oz melt value today

1 troy oz of sterling silver (.925) (92.5% pure silver) is worth about $53.76 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($45.70) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of solid silver chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

Sterling · 1 troy oz — live estimate

Melt value
$53.76
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$45.70
Pure silver content
28.771 g
Per-gram melt
$1.73/g
Purity
92.5% (Sterling)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $1.87 × 0.925 × 31.1034768
     = $53.76

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $45.70. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 1 troy oz?

At 1 troy oz, you are usually looking at solid silver chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Confirm the hallmark matches Sterling before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the Sterling 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 $45.70 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 1 troy oz of sterling silver (.925) worth today?
A. About $53.76 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $45.70 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure silver is in 1 troy oz of Sterling?
A. Sterling is 92.5% silver by weight, so 1 troy oz contains about 28.771 g of pure silver.
Q. How do I calculate Sterling value myself?
A. Multiply today's silver spot per gram ($1.87) by the purity (0.925) and by the weight in grams (31.1034768). That is $1.87 × 0.925 × 31.1034768 = $53.76.
Q. Is 1 troy oz a normal weight for Sterling jewelry?
A. Yes for solid silver chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Weigh only the silver — exclude stones and non-silver findings — before using this estimate.

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