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Find out how much is 100 pounds of copper worth (or 30, 500, 1000 lbs) with our free scrap value calculator and scrap metal price calculator. Enter your weight and price per pound above to get pounds of copper worth, aluminum, steel, or brass. Works as a copper scrap calculator and scrap metal calculator—estimate how much scrap metal is worth and scrap yard payout in seconds.
Last updated: February 2, 2026
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Typical price: $3.00-$4.00/lb
Check local scrap yard for current prices
$350.00
Before scrap yard fees
$297.50
Scrap yard fee: $52.50
Per Pound
$3.50
Per Kg
$7.72
Per Ton
$7,000
Typical price
$3.00-$4.00/lb
Highest value common scrap metal
Typical price
$0.50-$1.00/lb
Common recyclable metal with steady demand
Typical price
$0.10-$0.20/lb
Most common scrap, requires large volume
Typical price
$1.50-$2.50/lb
Valuable alloy found in plumbing fixtures
Supported units
lb, kg, oz, g, tons
Automatic conversion to standard pricing units
Typical fee
10-25% Deduction
Processing and profit margin for scrap yards
Use this page as a scrap value calculator and copper scrap calculator to find how much is 30, 100, 500, or 1000 pounds of copper worth (or any weight). Enter your weight and current price per pound above. At $3.50/lb: 30 pounds of copper worth ≈ $105, 100 pounds of copper worth ≈ $350, 1000 pounds of copper worth ≈ $3,500 gross (before yard fees). Works for aluminum, steel, brass too—scrap metal price calculator in one tool.
100 pounds of copper scrap at $3.50 per pound:
Gross Value
$350
Est. Payout
$298
Per Lb
$3.50
Yard Fee
$53
Our scrap value calculator and scrap metal price calculator answer how much is X pounds of copper worth (or aluminum, steel, brass) by multiplying your weight by current price per pound, then estimating payout after yard fees. Use it as a copper scrap calculator for 30, 100, 500, or 1000 lbs—or any weight. The calculator uses commodity market data and supports lb, kg, oz, tons so you can see pounds of copper worth and scrap metal value in seconds.
Scrap yard fees typically range from 10-25% and cover processing, sorting, transportation to refineries, and profit margin. Clean, separated, high-grade materials often receive better prices with lower fees. Mixed or contaminated loads get lower prices and higher processing fees. Large quantities may qualify for volume discounts with reduced or waived fees.
Comparison of current scrap metal prices by material type
Scrap metal prices vary significantly based on grade and purity. Clean, uncontaminated materials command premium prices, while mixed or dirty scrap receives substantially less. Understanding metal grades helps you prepare materials properly and negotiate fair prices. For copper, bare bright (cleanest) fetches top dollar, while insulated wire or oxidized copper gets lower rates. Taking time to clean and sort scrap can increase value by 30-50%.
Working with precious metals? Check out our silver scrap calculator for precious metal valuations.
Get Custom Calculator for Your PlatformResult: Estimated payout of $297.50 for 100 lbs of copper
Gross value: $350. Fee: $52.50. Always call ahead for current prices as they change daily.
500 cans ≈ 15 lbs @ $0.60/lb
$9.00 gross, $7.65 payout
1,000 lbs @ $0.15/lb
$150 gross, $127.50 payout
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