The price of copper fluctuates daily based on supply and demand in the global market. To find the most current price, please refer to the live chart on our page, which shows prices from the London Metal Exchange (LME) in USD/lb.
Today's copper value per pound can be calculated from the LME price per metric ton. Check the latest price on our real-time chart and divide it by 2204.62 to get the price per pound. Prices can be volatile, so always check the most recent data for accuracy.
To find the price of 1 kg of copper, you can use the price per metric ton from our chart. Since 1 metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms, you can divide the per-ton price by 1,000. This will give you the price per kilogram in U.S. dollars.
The highest price for copper was recorded in March 2022, when it surpassed $10,700 per metric ton on the LME. This peak was driven by a combination of strong demand from the green energy transition, supply chain disruptions, and broader inflationary pressures.