How much is 1 oz of silver worth today?
The live UK silver price per ounce in pounds: today's spot price for a troy ounce of pure silver, what an ounce of sterling silver is worth at spot, and why a troy ounce differs from a kitchen ounce.
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These figures are the live spot price. Spot is the wholesale market price of pure silver and moves throughout the day. It is a useful benchmark rather than a buying price: offers for silver items vary between buyers and with the market, and antique pieces are valued on their own merits.
At today's spot price, one troy ounce (31.1g) of pure silver is the live figure shown above. An ounce of sterling holds 28.8g of pure silver, so it is 92.5% of that at spot. Spot is the market price of pure silver rather than the price paid for silver items, and antique pieces are valued on the piece itself.
Troy ounce or kitchen ounce?
Silver is priced in troy ounces. The ounce on kitchen scales is an avoirdupois ounce, which is about 10% lighter. If your scales say 10oz, that is about 9.1 troy ounces.
| Unit | In grams |
|---|---|
| 1 troy ounce (silver and gold) | 31.1035g |
| 1 kitchen (avoirdupois) ounce | 28.3495g |
| 1 kilo | 32.15 troy ounces |
The simplest way to avoid mistakes is to weigh in grams. Then see what 1g of silver is worth.
What an ounce of sterling is worth
Most British silver is sterling, marked 925, which is 92.5% pure. An ounce of sterling therefore holds about 28.8g of pure silver.
- At spot: see the live figure above per troy ounce.
- As an antique: often more than its weight. A named maker, an early date or good condition all count. See how silver is valued.
For an offer on your own silver, send us a photograph for a free valuation.
Get a free valuationWhy the price moves
Silver is traded worldwide in US dollars, so the UK price moves with both the silver market and the exchange rate between the pound and the dollar. The figures on this page update each time you load it. Spot is the benchmark for pure silver traded in bulk, and prices offered for silver items vary between buyers. For charts over time, see the live silver price.
Questions
How much is 1 oz of silver worth in the UK today?
The live spot price per troy ounce is shown at the top of this page and updates each time you load it. It is the wholesale market price of pure silver, so it is a guide rather than the price paid for silver items.
How many grams are in an ounce of silver?
31.1035 grams. Silver is weighed in troy ounces, not the 28.35g ounces used in cooking.
How much do you pay per ounce for sterling silver?
We value each piece individually rather than by a fixed rate, because many pieces are worth more than their weight. Send us photos for a free, no-obligation valuation.
Is my kitchen scale ounce the same as a troy ounce?
No. A kitchen ounce is 28.35g and a troy ounce is 31.10g. Weigh in grams to avoid confusion.
How much pure silver is in an ounce of sterling?
About 28.8g, because sterling is 92.5% silver.
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- Silver price and valuationHow silver is priced, and why your piece may be worth more than its weight.
- Scrap silver valueHow scrap silver is priced, and what counts as scrap.
- What is 1g of silver worth?Today's value of a gram of sterling and fine silver.
- What is 1kg of silver worth?A kilo of sterling and fine silver, worked out for you.
- Is it real silver?Simple checks at home, from magnets to hallmarks.
- Silver marks and numbersWhat 925, 800, 950 and EPNS stamps mean.
- Silver cutlery valueWhat a canteen of silver cutlery is worth, piece by piece.