Copper Prices

Track real-time copper prices across multiple weight units. Copper is the world's third most-used industrial metal, essential for electrical wiring, construction, and the growing renewable energy sector.

Copper Value Calculator

Enter the weight of your copper to calculate its current market value based on live prices.

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Today's Copper Prices by Weight

Current copper prices calculated across different weight units based on live market data.

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Copper Price by Source

Compare copper spot price with the London Metal Exchange (LME) benchmark, the global standard for industrial metals trading.

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Understanding Copper Markets

Why Copper Matters

Copper is often called "Dr. Copper" because its price is considered a barometer of global economic health:

  • Electrical: ~65% of copper is used in electrical applications (wiring, motors, transformers)
  • Construction: Plumbing, roofing, and architectural elements
  • Transportation: Each electric vehicle uses 3-4x more copper than conventional cars
  • Renewable Energy: Wind turbines and solar panels are copper-intensive
  • Electronics: Circuit boards, connectors, and semiconductors

Copper Market Benchmarks

Copper is traded on multiple global exchanges:

  • LME (London Metal Exchange): The world's primary copper futures market
  • COMEX (CME Group): Major US copper futures exchange
  • SHFE (Shanghai Futures Exchange): Key Asian copper market

Copper Grades

Copper is sold in various grades depending on purity:

  • Grade A Cathode: 99.99% pure - LME deliverable standard
  • Electrolytic Copper: 99.9%+ pure - Electrical applications
  • Fire-Refined: 99.5-99.9% pure - General industrial use
  • Scrap Copper: Variable purity - Recycled from wire, plumbing, etc.