How is silver purity different from gold karat?

Silver purity is expressed as parts per thousand (fineness). .999 = 99.9% pure. .925 = 92.5% (sterling). .900 = 90% (coin silver, standard for US silver coins pre-1965). Gold uses karat out of 24 — 18K = 75% pure, 22K = 91.67%. Same underlying idea (purity fraction), different conventions.

.900 coin silver (90% silver, 10% copper) was the standard for US silver coins (half dollar, quarter, dime, silver dollar) minted before 1965. Many pre-1965 US coins still circulate at face value but contain their silver weight × .900 × current silver price in melt value — often many multiples of face value.

Is silver a good investment?

Silver is more volatile than gold and is influenced by both monetary demand (like gold) and industrial demand (solar panels, electronics, medical). Historically silver has preserved purchasing power over long time horizons but with larger short-term swings. This calculator values physical silver at current rates; for investment decisions, consult a licensed financial advisor.

What is a troy ounce and why is it different?

A troy ounce is 31.1035 grams — about 10% heavier than the avoirdupois ounce (28.35 g) used for everyday weights in the US and UK. Troy ounces are the international standard for precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium). When you see 'oz' in a bullion price, it always means troy ounce.

Should I clean tarnished silver before selling?

For bullion bars and coins, no — cleaning can reduce numismatic value on collectible coins, and buyers price by weight and purity only. For jewellery and silverware, gentle cleaning can make a better first impression but does not change the metal value. Never use abrasive polishes that remove silver; use silver-specific cleaning cloths or dips.

Does making charge apply to silver jewellery?

Yes, similarly to gold. Jewellery is sold at metal value + making charges + taxes. Sterling silver rings and chains often carry 20–50% making charges depending on craftsmanship. Simple sterling wire items may be near metal value. When selling jewellery back to a dealer, expect to receive metal value minus a small margin — the making charge is largely unrecoverable.

Is my data saved when I use this calculator?

No — all calculations happen in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing is transmitted, logged, or stored anywhere. Your silver values remain completely private on your own device.

Silver Price Calculator

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Calculate silver value from weight and purity, or find how much silver you can buy for any amount of money.

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Silver Price Calculator

Generated on April 24, 2026

Market Rate & Silver Grade

Silver rate (pure / .999)

Pure: $ 300.07/g · $ 3,500/tola · $ 9,333.34/oz

Silver grade (purity)

.999 Fine Silver: $ 299.77/g · $ 3,496.5/tola

Silver Weight

?What is the Silver Price Calculator?

A silver price calculator values silver jewellery, coins, silverware, and bullion by combining weight, purity grade, and current market rate. Silver comes in several standardized purity grades: .999 (fine silver, for bullion), .958 (Britannia standard), .925 (sterling silver, the most common jewellery grade), .900 (coin silver, historical), and .800 (European antique silverware). This tool works in both directions — enter weight to get value, or enter money to see how much silver you can buy at a chosen grade. It supports tola/masha/ratti, grams, and troy ounces, matching how silver is traded in Pakistan, India, the US, and internationally.

The Formula

Value = Weight (g) × Pure silver rate/g × purity fraction. Weight = Money ÷ (Pure rate/g × purity).

Silver rates are usually quoted for .999 (pure) silver. For any other grade, the effective rate scales by the purity fraction: .925 sterling is 92.5% of the .999 rate, .900 coin silver is 90%, and so on. The calculator normalizes your entered rate to a per-gram pure-silver rate (dividing per-tola by 11.6638 or per-ounce by 31.1035), then applies the purity fraction. Traditional TMR inputs convert to grams using the standard subcontinental ratios.

Practical Examples

100 tola of .925 sterling silverware at PKR 4,000 per tola (pure) → 100 × 4,000 × 0.925 = PKR 370,000.

PKR 50,000 budget for .999 bullion at PKR 4,000/tola → 50,000 ÷ 4,000 = 12.5 tola of pure silver.

A 10 oz silver bar (.999) at $30/oz = $300 — the baseline bullion calculation.

A 250 g sterling silver tea set at $1/g pure silver rate → 250 × 1 × 0.925 = $231.25 metal value.

1 kg of .800 European antique silver at PKR 130/g pure → 1000 × 130 × 0.800 = PKR 104,000.

An old British Crown coin (.925) weighing 28.28 g at $1.10/g pure → 28.28 × 1.10 × 0.925 ≈ $28.79 melt value (numismatic value often far higher).

Frequently Asked Questions

Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver with 7.5% alloy (usually copper) for hardness. Pure silver is too soft for everyday use; sterling is the standard for jewellery, flatware, and hollowware worldwide. A 'STERLING' or '925' stamp certifies the grade. It patinates naturally and needs occasional polishing but holds its metal value well.

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?What is the Silver Price Calculator?

The Formula

Practical Examples

Frequently Asked Questions

What is .925 sterling silver?

How is silver purity different from gold karat?

What is coin silver?

Is silver a good investment?

What is a troy ounce and why is it different?

Should I clean tarnished silver before selling?

Does making charge apply to silver jewellery?

Is my data saved when I use this calculator?

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