Palladium Melt Value Calculator
Calculate palladium melt value instantly from live spot prices. Enter weight and purity for bars, coins, and scrap palladium.
Palladium Melt Value
$1,529.74
Price as of Apr 10, 09:55 PM UTC
Palladium Purity Reference
Palladium fineness is usually expressed in decimal form. For bullion products, .999 and .9995 are standard.
| Fineness | Purity | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|
| .9995 | 99.95% | Good delivery bars and contracts |
| .9990 | 99.90% | Investment bars and rounds |
| .9500 | 95.00% | Jewelry and industrial alloys |
| .5000 | 50.00% | Catalyst scrap blends |
How to Calculate Palladium Melt Value
The Formula
Quick example
- Palladium bar weight: 1 troy ounce.
- Purity: .9995.
- At $900/ozt palladium, melt value is about $899.55.
Melt Value vs Dealer Price
The market price of physical palladium is usually above melt value. The difference is premium, which varies by dealer, product type, and liquidity.
- Bullion bars generally have tighter spreads.
- Coins may carry brand and mint premiums.
- Scrap material often sells below melt due to refining.
Popular Palladium Weights
- 1 oz palladium bars and coins
- 10 gram and 20 gram bars
- 50 gram bars
- 1 kilogram palladium bars for larger allocations
Compare live prices for palladium bars and palladium coins to find the lowest premium.
Track Palladium Premiums in Real Time
Use our bullion comparison tool to compare dealer pricing and identify attractive entry points.
FAQ
What is palladium melt value?
Palladium melt value is the intrinsic metal value based on weight, purity, and current palladium spot price. It excludes dealer markup and collectible premium.
Why is palladium melt value important?
It gives you a fair-value baseline for buying and selling physical palladium. You can compare dealer premiums and bid offers with confidence.
What purity is common for palladium bullion?
Most investment products are .999 or .9995 fine palladium. Jewelry and industrial materials can have lower purity and should be tested before valuation.
Is melt value equal to resale value?
No. Dealers often pay below melt to cover refining, handling, and market risk. Use melt value as a benchmark when evaluating quotes.
