Calculate silver profit or loss from your buy and sell price per troy ounce, pound, kg or gram and the silver weight, or solve for a price or weight.
Silver Profit Formula
The silver profit calculation compares the selling price per pound with the purchase price per pound, then multiplies the difference by the silver weight in pounds.
- SP = silver profit, in dollars
- S = selling price of silver, in dollars per pound
- P = purchase price of silver, in dollars per pound
- W = weight of silver, in pounds
If you select a different solve mode, the calculator rearranges the same formula:
- Selling price function: use this when you know your profit target, purchase price, and silver weight.
- Purchase price function: use this when you know the selling price, profit, and weight, and need to find the buying price consistent with that profit.
- Weight function: use this when you know the price spread and target profit, and need to find how much silver is required.
- Profit function: use this when you know the selling price, purchase price, and weight.
The calculator converts prices entered per troy ounce, kilogram, gram or ounce to dollars per pound, and the weight to pounds, before applying the formula.
Silver Weight Conversion Factors
Use these conversions to understand how the calculator standardizes weight before calculating profit. Displayed metric factors below are rounded; calculation uses exactly 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg. Ounces here are ordinary avoirdupois ounces, not troy ounces.
| Entered Unit | Pounds Used in Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Pounds, lb | 1 lb = 1 lb | 10 lb = 10 lb |
| Kilograms, kg | 1 kg = 2.20462 lb | 10 kg = 22.0462 lb |
| Grams, g | 1 g = 0.00220462 lb | 500 g = 1.10231 lb |
| Ounces, oz | 1 oz = 0.0625 lb | 16 oz = 1 lb |
Silver Profit Result Guide
| Result | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Positive profit | The selling price is higher than the purchase price. |
| Zero profit | The selling price and purchase price are the same. |
| Negative profit | The selling price is lower than the purchase price, so the trade is a loss before any fees. |
Example Problems
Example 1: Calculate silver profit
You buy silver for $280 per pound and sell it for $320 per pound. The weight is 12 pounds.
The silver profit is $480.00.
Example 2: Calculate required selling price
You paid $250 per pound for 8 pounds of silver and want a profit of $600.
The required selling price is $325.00 per pound.
FAQ
Does this calculate silver profit by troy ounce?
No. The selling price and purchase price fields are in dollars per pound. If your silver price is quoted by troy ounce, convert it to dollars per pound before entering it, or use a consistent unit outside the calculator.
Why does the calculator convert the weight to pounds?
The price inputs are labeled as dollars per pound, so the weight must be in pounds for the formula to work. If you enter kilograms, grams, or ounces, the calculator converts that weight to pounds first.
Does the result include dealer fees, shipping, taxes, or refining costs?
No. The result is based only on selling price, purchase price, and weight. Subtract any extra costs separately if you want net profit.
