Silver price today

Silver price by weight

Silver value by fineness

Fineness is the share of pure silver in the metal. Bullion bars and most modern coins are .999 fine. Sterling silverware and jewelry are .925, and U.S. dimes, quarters and half dollars made before 1965 are .900.

The gold to silver ratio

The ratio tells you how many ounces of silver one ounce of gold buys. At today’s spot prices it is loading. It moves every day as the two prices move, and it says nothing on its own about where either price will go next.

What the spot price means

The spot price is the current price for silver traded in large wholesale amounts, for delivery right away. Every retail price starts from it. When you buy a coin or bar you pay spot plus a premium for minting, packaging, shipping and the dealer’s margin, and the premium is usually a larger share of the price for silver than for gold. When you sell, a dealer pays a price close to spot. The price over spot calculator shows what any quote adds up to.

Common questions about the silver price

What is the price of silver per ounce today?

today’s silver price per troy ounce at the latest spot price shown above. Coins and bars cost more than spot because of the dealer premium.

What is the price of silver per gram?

Divide the ounce price by 31.1034768, the number of grams in a troy ounce. The table above does this for common weights.

Why is the price I am quoted higher than spot?

Retail coins and bars carry a premium for fabrication, distribution and the seller’s margin. Ask for the total price, including shipping, insurance and any card fee, then compare it with spot.

Can silver go in an IRA?

Yes. IRS rules allow silver bullion that is at least .999 fine, and the American Silver Eagle is specifically allowed. It is held for your account at an approved depository, not at home. How a silver IRA works.

Holding silver in a retirement account

If you have an IRA or an old 401(k) and want to see how silver can be held inside it, the company we refer readers to sends a free silver IRA guide.

Sources and fact-check3 primary sources, checked October 21, 2026

1. Live spot prices: gold-api.com, refreshed every two minutes at our server.
2. Troy ounce: NIST, Office of Weights and Measures; 1 troy ounce = 31.1034768 g.
3. Silver allowed in IRAs: 26 U.S. Code § 408(m).

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