Copper Price Per Pound Today

Traders, recyclers, and builders usually quote copper in USD per pound. For the live number, use the homepage ticker (refreshes about every 5 minutes).

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Quick conversions

Per pound — standard US scrap / COMEX-style quote people search for
Per ounce — troy/oz style comparison vs precious metals (site shows both)
Per kilogram — common outside the US

Why the copper price moves

Copper tracks industrial demand: construction, wiring, EVs, and China manufacturing. When copper runs, people often check gold and silver next — same “risk on / inflation hedge” habit.

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