See Raw Metal Value Before Premiums
Calculate the pure intrinsic value of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. No dealer markups, no premiums — just the raw melt value at live spot prices.
📊 Updated daily · Next update: August 8, 2026
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Total Melt Value
Why Use This Melt Calculator
4 Precious Metals
Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium with daily updated prices.
Multiple Items
Add unlimited items with different metals and purities.
Pure Intrinsic Value
Raw metal value only. No premiums, markups, or deductions.
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All calculations in your browser. No data stored or transmitted.
How Melt Value Is Calculated
Melt Value vs Market Value
| Value Type | What It Includes | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Value | Pure metal content only | 100% of spot × purity |
| Wholesale | Melt + small margin | 95-98% of melt |
| Retail Buy | Melt + dealer overhead | 70-90% of melt |
| Retail Sell | Melt + full markup | 120-200% of melt |
Frequently Asked Questions
Intrinsic value of precious metal content. Pure weight × spot price. Excludes craftsmanship, brand, or artistic value.
Daily via GoldAPI.io with server-side caching. All four metals updated each morning.
No. Melt value is metal only. Remove gemstones before weighing. Use our Jewelry Value Calculator for full valuation.
Yes! Click "Add Another Item" for each piece. Calculator sums all items for a combined total melt value.