Gold & Silver Melt Value Calculator
Calculate the melt value of your gold and silver items using live spot prices.
Gold Price by Purity
| Purity | Per Gram | Per Troy Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $143.06 | $4,449.74 |
| 22K | $131.15 | $4,079.08 |
| 18K | $107.30 | $3,337.31 |
| 14K | $83.45 | $2,595.53 |
| 10K | $59.61 | $1,854.21 |
| 9K | $53.65 | $1,668.65 |
US Silver Coin Melt Values
Today's coin melt value based on live silver spot price
| Coin | Melt Value | Qty | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Dollar1878–1921 · 0.773 oz t | $53.98 | — | |
| Peace Dollar1921–1935 · 0.773 oz t | $53.98 | — | |
| Walking Liberty Half Dollar1916–1947 · 0.362 oz t | $25.25 | — | |
| Franklin Half Dollar1948–1963 · 0.362 oz t | $25.25 | — | |
| Kennedy Half Dollar (90%)1964 · 0.362 oz t | $25.25 | — |
US Gold Coin Melt Values
Today's coin melt value based on live gold spot price
| Coin | Melt Value | Qty | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-1933 $20 Double Eagle1849–1933 · 0.968 oz t | $4,305.12 | — | |
| Pre-1933 $10 Eagle1795–1933 · 0.484 oz t | $2,152.78 | — | |
| Pre-1933 $5 Half Eagle1795–1929 · 0.242 oz t | $1,076.39 | — | |
| American Gold Eagle (1 oz)1986–present · 1.000 oz t | $4,449.74 | — | |
| American Gold Buffalo (1 oz)2006–present · 1.000 oz t | $4,449.74 | — |
What Is Melt Value?
Melt value is the intrinsic worth of a precious metal item based solely on its metal content. When you calculate the gold melt value of a ring, bracelet, or coin, you are determining what the raw gold would be worth at today's market price — independent of any craftsmanship, brand, or collector premium. This is the baseline number every seller should know before visiting a dealer or pawn shop.
The Melt Value Formula
The silver melt value works the same way. Whether you have a bag of pre-1965 US quarters, a set of sterling flatware, or a handful of silver rounds, the melt value tells you the minimum those items should be worth. Use our scrap silver calculator for a detailed breakdown by fineness, or check today's gold price per gram for each karat.
Calculating melt value requires three inputs: weight, purity, and the current spot price. This calculator handles all three automatically. Enter the weight of your item, select the purity (karat for gold, fineness for silver), and the calculator uses live spot prices to show your estimated melt value instantly. For coin melt value calculations, see our tables above or visit the US silver coin melt values page.
What Dealers Pay vs. Melt Value
MeltValue.com is built for everyday people — not commodities traders. Whether you inherited jewelry, found coins in an attic, or want to know if a dealer's offer is fair, this tool gives you the number you need in seconds. Use our scrap gold calculator for a detailed karat-by-karat breakdown of your gold items.