Copper Price Per Kilo Today
Track the live copper price per kilogram in USD. LME and COMEX copper prices converted to metric units with real-time data and global market analysis.
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How Is the Copper Price Per Kilo Calculated?
The metric system is standard for international copper trade, with the London Metal Exchange (LME) quoting prices per metric ton and trading in 25-metric-ton lots. Per-kilo pricing is the norm for industrial buyers, fabricators, and wholesale scrap dealers outside the United States.
- LME contract size is 25 metric tons per lot, quoted in USD per metric ton
- Standard LME Grade A copper cathodes are 99.99% pure
- EVs use up to 80 kg of copper each — 3-4x more than conventional cars
- China consumes over 50% of global refined copper output
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the copper price per kilo calculated?
The copper price per kilo is calculated by dividing the LME price per metric ton by 1,000. You can also convert from the COMEX price per pound by multiplying by 2.2046 (pounds per kilogram).
What is the LME copper price?
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is the world's primary exchange for base metals. LME copper is quoted in US dollars per metric ton and trades in lots of 25 metric tons. It serves as the global benchmark for physical copper contracts.
Is copper a good investment?
Copper offers exposure to global economic growth and the energy transition. Demand is expected to grow due to EVs, renewable energy, and grid modernization. However, it's an industrial commodity subject to economic cycles with volatile pricing.
How much copper is used in electric vehicles?
A battery electric vehicle uses up to 80 kg of copper in its motor, battery, wiring, and charging system — roughly 3-4 times more than a conventional car. Hybrid vehicles use about 40 kg. Charging infrastructure adds further demand.