Silver Conversion Rate Calculator
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Silver Conversion Rate Calculator
Total Weight
Weight Unit
Troy Ounces (oz t)
Grams (g)
Kilograms (kg)
Ounces (Av)
Pennyweight (dwt)
Silver Purity (Fineness)
.999 (Fine Silver)
.958 (Britannia)
.925 (Sterling Silver)
.900 (Coin Silver / 90%)
.835 (European Standard)
.800 (German Silver)
.500 (50% Debased)
Current Spot Price (per Troy Oz)
Convert & Calculate Value
Gross Weight Entered:
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Silver Purity Factor:
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Pure Silver Content (Troy Oz):
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Pure Silver Content (Grams):
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Understanding Silver Conversion Rates
Calculating the true value of silver items requires more than just weighing them on a scale. To determine the actual silver conversion rate—the amount of pure elemental silver within an alloy—you must account for three critical variables: gross weight, the unit of measurement, and the millesimal fineness (purity).
The Conversion Formula
The calculation performed by this tool follows a standard metallurgical formula used by refiners and jewelers:
Value = (Weight × Unit Factor) × Purity × Spot Price
Key Factors in Silver Calculation
Unit Conversion: Silver is traded globally in Troy Ounces , which differ from the standard "kitchen" ounce (Avoirdupois). One Troy ounce equals approximately 31.1 grams, whereas a standard ounce is roughly 28.35 grams. Our calculator automatically converts grams, kilograms, or standard ounces into Troy ounces for accurate pricing.Purity (Fineness): Most silver items are alloys.
.999 (Fine): Investment grade bullion bars..925 (Sterling): The standard for jewelry and silverware (92.5% silver)..900 (Coin): Common in pre-1964 US dimes, quarters, and half dollars.
Spot Price: This is the live trading price for 1 Troy Ounce of .999 pure silver. Since scrap silver needs refining, actual dealer offers may be a percentage below this calculated "melt value."
Example Calculation
Imagine you have a Sterling Silver (.925) antique spoon weighing 50 grams , and the current market spot price is $25.00 per Troy ounce.
Convert to Troy Oz: 50 grams × 0.03215 = 1.6075 Troy oz (Gross).Apply Purity: 1.6075 × 0.925 = 1.4869 Troy oz (Pure Silver).Calculate Value: 1.4869 Troy oz × $25.00 = $37.17 .
This means your 50g spoon contains roughly $37.17 worth of silver metal, regardless of its artistic value.
function calculateSilverConversion() {
// 1. Get Input Values
var weightInput = document.getElementById('silverWeight').value;
var unitFactor = document.getElementById('weightUnit').value;
var purityFactor = document.getElementById('silverPurity').value;
var spotPriceInput = document.getElementById('spotPrice').value;
// 2. Validate Inputs
if (weightInput === "" || spotPriceInput === "" || isNaN(weightInput) || isNaN(spotPriceInput)) {
alert("Please enter a valid weight and current spot price.");
return;
}
var weight = parseFloat(weightInput);
var price = parseFloat(spotPriceInput);
var conversionRate = parseFloat(unitFactor);
var purity = parseFloat(purityFactor);
// 3. Perform Calculations
// Convert input weight to Gross Troy Ounces (Standard trading unit)
var grossTroyOz = weight * conversionRate;
// Calculate Pure Silver Content in Troy Ounces
var pureTroyOz = grossTroyOz * purity;
// Calculate Pure Silver Content in Grams (for reference)
// 1 Troy Oz = 31.1034768 Grams
var pureGrams = pureTroyOz * 31.1034768;
// Calculate Total Monetary Value
var totalValue = pureTroyOz * price;
// 4. Update UI with Results
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// Format Numbers
var unitText = document.getElementById('weightUnit').options[document.getElementById('weightUnit').selectedIndex].text;
var purityText = document.getElementById('silverPurity').options[document.getElementById('silverPurity').selectedIndex].text;
document.getElementById('resGrossWeight').innerText = weight + " " + unitText.split('(')[0].trim();
document.getElementById('resPurity').innerText = purityText;
document.getElementById('resPureTroy').innerText = pureTroyOz.toFixed(4) + " oz t";
document.getElementById('resPureGrams').innerText = pureGrams.toFixed(2) + " g";
// Format Currency
document.getElementById('resTotalValue').innerText = "$" + totalValue.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
}