800 Silver Melt Value Calculator
What Is .800 Silver?
.800 silver contains 80% pure silver and 20% other metals (usually copper). The .800 standard is common in continental European silverware, particularly pieces made in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia from the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also found in some Middle Eastern and South American silver items.
European pieces are typically stamped "800" or "800/1000" and sometimes include a city or maker's mark alongside. To calculate the melt value of .800 silver, multiply the weight in troy ounces by 0.800 by today's spot price.
Note: .800 silver is worth less than sterling (.925) — at today's prices it contains $— per gram vs sterling's $— per gram.
Where Is 800 Silver Found?
800 silver (80% pure) was the dominant flatware and hollowware standard in Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and parts of Eastern Europe from the mid-1800s through the mid-20th century. A significant portion of antique European silverware imported into the United States carries the 800 hallmark. Items include serving dishes, coffee and tea sets, decorative bowls, cutlery, cigarette cases, and decorative jewelry.
How to Calculate .800 Silver Melt Value
Formula: melt value = (weight in grams ÷ 31.1035) × 0.800 × spot price
Example: 100g of .800 silver at today's spot = (100 ÷ 31.1035) × 0.800 × spot = $—
.800 Silver Price Today — Per Gram, Ounce & Kilo
800 Silver Value by Weight — Live Table
| Weight | Melt Value | Dealer Pays (85%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | $— | $— |
| 5 grams | $— | $— |
| 10 grams | $— | $— |
| 1 troy oz | $— | $— |
| 1 standard oz (28.35g) | $— | $— |
| 100 grams | $— | $— |
| 1 kilogram | $— | $— |
.800 Silver vs Sterling vs .999 — Comparison
| Purity | Mark | Per Gram | Per Troy Oz | Common Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Silver | .999 | $— | $— | Bullion bars & rounds |
| Sterling | .925 | $— | $— | Jewelry, flatware |
| 835 Silver | .835 | $— | $— | German silverware |
| 800 Silver | .800 | $— | $— | European silverware |
| 500 Silver | .500 | $— | $— | Old coinage |
How to Identify .800 Silver
Look for "800" stamp, often with a crescent moon and crown (German silver standard post-1888), or with European assay office marks. American sterling will always say 925 or STERLING — if you see 800, it is almost certainly European.
Common .800 Silver Hallmarks
- German: "800" with crescent moon and crown (post-1888) or imperial eagle (pre-1888)
- Austrian: "800" with Viennese Diana head or regional assay marks
- Dutch: "800" with lion passant variant
- Scandinavian: "800" with national assay office stamps
- Italian: "800" with star mark
Not .800 silver: Items stamped EPNS, EP, A1, Silver Plate, or Sheffield Plate are silver-plated and have no significant melt value. Dealers will not buy these for metal content.
Magnet Test
Silver is not magnetic. If a strong magnet attracts your item, it is not solid silver. This is a quick free test before taking it to a dealer.
Frequently Asked Questions — .800 Silver
.800 silver is worth $— per gram today. This is 80% of the pure silver price per gram ($—/g for .999 fine).
Yes. .800 silver has real scrap value — 80% of the pure silver spot price. European silverware marked 800 is commonly accepted by silver dealers and refiners. It is worth less than sterling (.925) but more than .500 silver. At today's spot price, 100 grams of .800 silver is worth approximately $—.
Formula: Weight (grams) ÷ 31.1035 × 0.800 × spot price = melt value. Example: 50g of .800 silver = (50 ÷ 31.1035) × 0.800 × today's spot = $—. Use the calculator above.
The .800 standard is most common in European silverware. German pieces typically show "800" with a crescent moon and crown (after 1888) or an imperial eagle (before 1888). Dutch 800 silver shows "800" with a lion. Pieces may also carry maker's marks, city marks, or date letters. American sterling is always marked .925 or STERLING — never .800.
.800 silver contains 80% silver vs 92.5% for sterling. At today's price, .800 is worth $—/g and .925 is worth $—/g — a difference of $— per gram. Over 100g, that's $— less for .800 vs .925.