Real-Time Copper Value Based on Weight and Grade
What dealers actually pay
| 90% junk silver | 95–98% of melt |
| Silver dollars (common date) | 95–100% of melt |
| Scrap gold 14K–18K | 88–95% of melt |
| Scrap gold 8K–10K | 85–92% of melt |
| Sterling flatware | 80–90% of melt |
| Gold bullion coins | 97–100% of melt |
| Pre-1933 US gold (common date) | 98–103% of melt |
Typical ranges for reputable buyers; local offers vary. Check any quote with our offer checker.
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This copper scrap calculator lets you calculate the real-time value of scrap copper using current copper prices, weight, and grade. Whether you are pricing bare bright wire, copper pipe and tubing, roofing copper, or mixed copper scrap, this tool provides a fast and accurate value estimate based on live market pricing.
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