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Estimate how much copper, aluminum, brass, or steel scrap is worth by the pound. Default example: 100 lbs copper at $5.20/lb ≈ $520 gross (~$442 after a 15% yard fee).
Guide prices updated July 24, 2026 — not live quotes. Confirm with your local yard. Full write-up: How much is scrap metal worth?
Copper · aluminum · brass · steel · stainless
| Metal | Range | Mid |
|---|---|---|
| Copper (bare bright)Highest common scrap | $5.00–$5.40/lb | $5.20 |
| Copper wire (insulated)Varies with insulation | $1.50–$3.00/lb | $2.50 |
| Brass (yellow)Plumbing & fittings | $2.80–$3.50/lb | $3.00 |
| Aluminum (clean)Cans, sheet, extrusion | $0.70–$1.10/lb | $0.85 |
| Stainless steelGrade-dependent | $0.60–$1.20/lb | $0.85 |
| Steel / ironNeeds volume | $0.10–$0.20/lb | $0.15 |
At $5.20/lb bare bright (guide)
| Weight | Gross | After 15% |
|---|---|---|
| 30 lbs copper | $156 | $133 |
| 100 lbs copper | $520 | $442 |
| 500 lbs copper | $2,600 | $2,210 |
| 1,000 lbs copper | $5,200 | $4,420 |
Typical yard range: $5.00–$5.40/lb
Edit to match your local yard — guide mids updated July 24, 2026
$520.00
Before scrap yard fees
$442.00
Scrap yard fee: $78.00
Per Pound
$5.20
Per Kg
$11.46
Per Ton
$10,400
Guide range
$5.00–$5.40/lb
Mid $5.20/lb · July 24, 2026
Guide range
$1.50–$3.00/lb
Mid $2.50/lb · July 24, 2026
Guide range
$2.80–$3.50/lb
Mid $3.00/lb · July 24, 2026
Guide range
$0.70–$1.10/lb
Mid $0.85/lb · July 24, 2026
Guide range
$0.60–$1.20/lb
Mid $0.85/lb · July 24, 2026
Guide range
$0.10–$0.20/lb
Mid $0.15/lb · July 24, 2026
Bare bright guide at $5.20/lb (July 24, 2026)
Gross value
$520
Est. payout
$442
Per lb
$5.20
Yard fee
$78
Enter metal type, weight, and price per pound. We convert units to pounds, multiply for gross value, then apply an optional ~15% yard-fee estimate. Use it as a copper scrap calculator for 30–1,000 lb loads, or switch to aluminum, brass, or steel. Guide mids are starting points only—yards set their own rates.
Precious metals? Try the silver scrap calculator or scrap gold calculator.
Estimated payout ≈ $442.00 for 100 lbs copper
15 lbs clean aluminum @ $0.85/lb
$12.75 gross · ~$10.84 after 15%
1,000 lbs @ $0.15/lb
$150 gross · ~$127.50 after 15%
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