Spot price
The spot price is a market reference for fine precious metal. It changes through the trading day and is normally quoted for pure metal rather than finished jewellery.
Free UK silver value tool
Silver Scrap Calculator UK – Live Silver Value per Gram
Estimate the indicative intrinsic value of Sterling 925, Britannia 958, fine 999 and other common silver purities in GBP using current silver spot pricing.
Current spot-market referenceGBP valuesNo obligation
The figure is an indicative intrinsic metal value, not a guaranteed purchase offer. Branded, signed, gemstone-set, antique or collectable pieces may be worth more than their metal content.
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Enter a weight to calculate the estimated intrinsic value at the current reference price.
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Estimate only, not a purchase offer or guaranteed price. Spot and FX prices can move, third-party data may be delayed, and any Imperial Time offer is confirmed only after specialist review, testing and inspection.
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Today’s indicative value per gram
The table and calculator use the same spot-price and GBP reference object so their values remain aligned.
| Purity | Hallmark | Silver content | Indicative value / g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 silver | 500 | 50.0% | Loading… |
| 800 silver | 800 | 80.0% | Loading… |
| 900 silver | 900 | 90.0% | Loading… |
| Sterling Silver | 925 | 92.5% | Loading… |
| Britannia Silver | 958 | 95.8% | Loading… |
| Fine Silver | 999 | 99.9% | Loading… |
Reference values exclude dealer margins, refining or testing costs and any premium attributable to brand, gemstones, design, condition, rarity or collectability.
Understand the number
Spot price, intrinsic value and an actual dealer offer are different
Intrinsic / melt value
The calculator adjusts the fine-metal reference for the item’s stated purity and weight. This estimates the value of the precious-metal content itself.
Dealer valuation or offer
An actual offer can differ after testing, inspection, refining considerations and market movements. Resale, brand or collectable value may also make a piece worth more than melt value.
Purity guide
Silver hallmark and purity guide
Silver fineness marks show how much of the alloy is fine silver. Sterling Silver 925 is 92.5%, Britannia 958 is 95.8%, and fine 999 is 99.9%.
Silver
500 = 50.0%
800 = 80.0%
900 = 90.0%
925 = Sterling / 92.5%
958 = Britannia / 95.8%
999 = Fine / 99.9%
A hallmark is useful evidence of stated fineness, but Imperial Time may still test or inspect an item before making an offer.
Transparent calculation
How the calculator works
Indicative intrinsic value = weight in grams × precious-metal purity × current fine-metal value per gram
Example formula for 100g of Sterling Silver 925: 100g × 0.925 × current fine-silver £/g.
The current fine-metal value per gram is derived from the latest available spot-market reference converted to GBP. The same rate object powers the calculator, table and examples.
Worked examples
What could common weights be worth at the current reference price?
These examples update automatically from the same pricing used by the calculator.
Do not scrap value you cannot replace
Could Your Jewellery Be Worth More Than Scrap?
Raw metal value is only one component of value. Signed or branded jewellery, luxury watches, diamond or gemstone-set pieces, antique and period jewellery, unusual craftsmanship, coins and collectable objects can command a premium above their intrinsic metal content.
Before selling solely for metal value, consider whether the maker, brand, stones, rarity, design, condition, provenance or resale demand could make the piece worth more. Imperial Time can assess the complete item rather than assuming it should be melted.
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Before You Scrap It, Let Imperial Time Check It
Bring the item to our Kensington showroom or start with an enquiry. A specialist can assess purity, condition, stones, brand and resale value before you decide how to sell.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How much is Sterling Silver 925 worth per gram?
The indicative intrinsic value of Sterling Silver 925 is 92.5% of the current fine-silver value per gram. The live table applies the 0.925 purity factor automatically.
How is scrap silver calculated?
Multiply the item’s weight in grams by its silver purity and by the current fine-silver value per gram. Sterling 925 uses a purity factor of 0.925.
What does 925 mean on silver?
A 925 mark indicates 925 parts of fine silver per 1,000 parts of alloy, or 92.5% silver. This is commonly known as Sterling Silver.
What is Britannia Silver 958?
Britannia Silver has a fineness of 958 parts per thousand, meaning 95.8% silver. The calculator includes 958 as a selectable purity.
Does this calculator show the price Imperial Time will pay?
No. It is an intrinsic-value reference. A purchase offer can differ after testing, inspection, refining considerations and current market conditions.
Can silver items be worth more than scrap value?
Yes. Maker, age, rarity, craftsmanship, provenance, collectability and condition can create value beyond the underlying silver content.
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