Silver market chart
Historical benchmark in SAR per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Silver Price Chart in SAR per Gram
Live silver price history in Saudi Riyal (SAR) per gram. Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze silver trends.
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= 0.032151 troy ounces
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Silver price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (SAR) |
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| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 | — |
| Gram | 1 | — |
| Kilogram | 1000 | — |
| Pennyweight | 1.55517 | — |
| Tola | 11.6638 | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) | 37.429 | — |
| Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) | 50 | — |
| Tael (Taiwan) | 37.5 | — |
| Grain | 0.0648 | — |
| Momme | 3.75 | — |
| Baht | 15.244 | — |
| Chi | 3.75 | — |
| Don | 3.75 | — |
| Mesghal | 4.6875 | — |
What is a Gram? Silver weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The gram is the everyday retail unit for precious metals outside the English-speaking wholesale market. One gram equals 1 grams, or 0.03215 troy ounces, which at today's silver spot price works out to — SAR.
Where it is used. Jewellers, pawn shops and scrap buyers all quote per gram, and small investment bars start at 1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 20 g, 50 g and 100 g. The unit is the trading standard in Europe, Middle East and most retail markets.
Pricing conventions. Premiums rise sharply as gram size falls: a 1 g bar can cost 20–40% over melt value, while a 100 g bar sits within a few percent of spot. Scrap offers are usually a discount to the gram price by karat. Silver is bulkier per unit of value, so quotes in small traditional units are usually a conversion, while real trade happens in kilogram and 1 000 oz bars.
Good to know. Gram pricing is also how most karat calculations are done: multiply the gram price by the purity fraction (for example 0.750 for 18K).
Silver price per Gram in SAR — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (SAR) |
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| 1 gram | 1 g | 0.0322 oz t | — |
| 5 grams | 5 g | 0.1608 oz t | — |
| 10 grams | 10 g | 0.3215 oz t | — |
| 100 grams | 100 g | 3.2151 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XAG spot price converted into Saudi Riyal and refresh with the price above.
Buying Silver in Saudi Arabia: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per gram, the price you see here is the international XAG spot price converted into Saudi Riyal. Physical buyers in Saudi Arabia pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Riyadh and Jeddah gold markets. Buyers there generally watch the LBMA price converted at the fixed SAR/USD peg as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Jewellery and non-investment metal carry the full 15% VAT, making bullion the cheaper way to hold weight. Silver is bulkier and cheaper per unit, so shipping, storage and consumption taxes matter far more to the final price than they do for gold. That is why the shop price of silver in SAR can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same gram of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in Saudi Arabia are licensed gold souq retailers, bank bullion services, online GCC dealers and regional refiners. The products most often quoted locally include 21K jewellery, 1 oz coins, 100 g and 1 kg bars.
Local conventions. 21K (875) gold dominates Saudi jewellery, and the riyal's dollar peg means local prices track the USD gold price almost exactly. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per gram with the live silver price above, and check the buy-back spread the same dealer offers — that round-trip cost matters more than a small difference in the headline SAR quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in Saudi Arabia can change.
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About Silver Price in SAR
What is Silver?
Silver is a chemical element with symbol Ag and atomic number 47. It is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal with the highest electrical conductivity of any element.
History
Silver has been known since ancient times. It was one of the first five metals discovered by humans, along with gold, copper, lead, and iron.
Common Uses
Interesting Facts
- •Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any element
- •Silver has antimicrobial properties
- •The word 'silver' appears in many languages as a root for 'money'
Silver Price Per Gram in Saudi Riyal
The current silver price per gram in Saudi Riyal (SAR) is updated in real-time based on international market rates. Silver is traded globally and its price fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors.
When buying or selling silver in Saudi Arabia, it's important to understand that prices are typically quoted in troy ounces on international markets. Our converter helps you easily calculate the price in grams, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. This unit is commonly used when trading silver in various markets around the world.
Silver Long-Term Returns vs Current SAR Price
How silver has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for Saudi Arabia investors tracking silver in SAR.
| Period | Start date | Price then | Return |
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Silver price in SAR – FAQ
How much does one ounce of silver cost in SAR today?
One troy ounce of silver currently costs approximately the live spot price shown on this page. This live spot price is refreshed every 5 minutes from MetalflowAPI market data and reflects the international XAG/SAR rate.
What is the current silver rate in Saudi Arabia today?
The current silver rate in Saudi Arabia is the live spot price shown on this page per gram. Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Silver spot price converted to Saudi Riyal.
How much is 1 gram of silver in SAR?
1 gram of silver equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the SAR exchange rate (1 gram = 1 grams).
How is the silver price per gram calculated?
The silver price per gram is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to SAR using the current exchange rate, then converting to the gram weight unit (1 gram = 1 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying silver in Saudi Arabia?
Jewellery and non-investment metal carry the full 15% VAT, making bullion the cheaper way to hold weight. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per gram more than small differences in the SAR spot quote.
Where do people usually buy silver in Saudi Arabia?
The usual routes are licensed gold souq retailers, bank bullion services, online GCC dealers, regional refiners. Local trading is centred on Riyadh and Jeddah gold markets, and the products most often quoted are 21K jewellery, 1 oz coins, 100 g and 1 kg bars.
Why is the shop price of silver higher than the spot price in SAR?
Retail prices add a dealer premium covering refining, minting, shipping, insurance and margin, plus any local tax. Silver is bulkier and cheaper per unit, so shipping, storage and consumption taxes matter far more to the final price than they do for gold. Compare the asking price per gram with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the Saudi Arabia silver market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the LBMA price converted at the fixed SAR/USD peg, converted into Saudi Riyal (SAR). 21K (875) gold dominates Saudi jewellery, and the riyal's dollar peg means local prices track the USD gold price almost exactly.