Silver (XAG/USD)
Silver Price Today
The live silver spot price below tracks the global market price per troy ounce. Silver is both a precious metal and an industrial metal, with growing demand from solar panels, electronics, and electric vehicles.
Per troy ounce · USD
Per Troy Oz
$51.40
Per Gram
$1.65
Per Kilo
$1,652.55
Silver Price Per Gram, Kilogram & Troy Ounce
| Unit | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1g) | $51.40 |
| 1 Gram | $1.65 |
| 1 Kilogram | $1,652.55 |
| 10 Grams | $16.53 |
| 100 Grams | $165.25 |
Silver Price — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the silver spot price?
The silver spot price is the current market price for one troy ounce of silver for immediate delivery. It is set by trading on the COMEX division of the CME Group and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). Silver is more volatile than gold due to its smaller market size.
Why is silver cheaper than gold?
Silver is far more abundant than gold in the Earth's crust — roughly 19 times more. Annual silver mine production (~26,000 tonnes) dwarfs gold production (~3,600 tonnes). Silver also has less central bank demand. The gold-to-silver ratio (gold price / silver price) historically averages around 60-80.
Is silver a good investment?
Silver offers many of the same benefits as gold — inflation hedge, safe haven, tangible asset — but with higher volatility. Silver also has significant industrial demand (solar panels, electronics, EVs), which gives it growth exposure. It tends to outperform gold in bull markets but fall harder in bear markets.
What is the gold-to-silver ratio?
The gold-to-silver ratio measures how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. Historically it averages 60-80. When the ratio is high (above 80), silver is considered relatively cheap compared to gold. Investors sometimes rotate between the two metals based on this ratio.
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Silver prices shown are sourced from global metal exchanges and updated hourly. Prices are provided for informational purposes only and may differ from actual dealer prices. This is not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.