What is melt value and how is it calculated?

Melt value is the intrinsic worth of a precious metal item based purely on its metal content. It is calculated as: Weight × Purity × Spot Price per unit.

Which metals are supported?

The calculator supports Gold, Silver, and Platinum across various karat purity grades. You can input weights in ounces (troy oz) or grams.

Does this show the retail or resale price?

No. The result is purely the raw melt value based on the metal content and your entered spot price. Actual retail, buy-back, or resale prices may differ due to craftsmanship premiums and dealer margins.

Where can I find the current spot price?

Live spot prices are available on financial platforms such as Kitco or Bloomberg. Enter the current price per troy ounce or gram manually into the Spot Price field.

Yes. All calculations are processed entirely in your browser. No values you enter are stored, transmitted, or shared with any server.

Precious Metal Calculator

Calculate the melt valuation of gold, silver, and platinum items based on karat purity weight and live customizable pricing indices.

Precious Metal Melt Calculator

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Value = weight in troy ounces × purity × spot price per troy ounce. Missing quotes require a manual price in the selected currency. This estimates metal content, excluding dealer fees and jewelry premiums.

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Weight

Weight unit

Purity

Spot price per troy ounce

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Precious Metal Melt Calculator

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