Copper Price Calculator
Real-time value calculation based on live market data.
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Current Copper Market Value
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USD
per Pound
5.83
€
EUR
per Pound
5.01
£
GBP
per Pound
4.37
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about using our copper price calculator and understanding scrap grades.
Our copper price calculator uses the standard industry formula: Current Market Price × Weight × Purity Percentage. Unlike generic charts, this tool calculates the specific payout based on real-time data. For example, if you input 10 lbs of wire at 95% purity, the calculator applies the current spot price to give you an exact cash estimate.
It is designed to show 'Scrap Price.' The Spot Price is the stock market value for 99.9% pure refined copper. This copper price calculator estimates the actual cash price a recycling yard will pay you, which is always lower than spot because it accounts for the yard's refining and processing costs.
This copper price calculator supports estimates for all major scrap categories:
- Bare Bright: The highest paying grade (shiny, stripped wire).
- #1 Copper: Clean tubing or wire without insulation or paint.
- #2 Copper: Oxidized, painted, or soldered pipes and wires.
Purity is the most critical factor in accurate pricing. Most insulated wire is only 60-75% copper by weight due to the plastic coating. Our copper price calculator asks for purity so it doesn't calculate the value of the plastic insulation, ensuring your price quote matches what the scale at the scrapyard will actually show.
Yes. While most US yards pay in Dollars per Pound ($/lb), our copper price calculator includes a built-in unit converter. You can enter weights in ounces, kilograms, or metric tons, and the tool will automatically normalize the data to give you a correct price estimate in your preferred currency format.