Spot Price gold-api.com (HG)
$6.47/lb
1 lb = $6.47 Β· 1 kg = $14.26
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Performance Comparison
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1-year performance comparison
Copper Market Cap
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Based on ~700 million tonnes above-ground refined copper estimate.
Gold to Copper Ratio
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One troy ounce of gold buys this many pounds of copper (gold $/oz t Γ· copper $/lb).
Daily Trading Volume
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24-hour COMEX futures volume (HG=F via Yahoo Finance). Updated during market hours.
Stock-to-Flow Ratio
~0.5
Copper has a low stock-to-flow (~6 months). Industrial demand drives price more than scarcity.
Market Analysis & Technicals
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Copper prices are driven by industrial demand (construction, electronics), supply disruptions, and macroeconomic factors. Technical levels are indicative.
Historical Chart OANDA:XCUUSD
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Calculator
Common grades: C11000 = electrolytic tough pitch (99.9%), C10200 = oxygen-free (99.95%)
Estimated Melt Value
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Spot Basis
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Calculator uses current spot and FX rates.
Historical Performance
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Historical comparisons load from dated market data. Prices in USD per pound.
Copper price per pound, gram and kilogram
Saved price snapshot in USD, captured . This table is refreshed by our scheduled price updates; open the live tracker for the latest available quote.
| Weight | Value (USD) |
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| 1 pound | 6.47 |
| 1 gram | 0.01 |
| 1 kilogram | 14.26 |
Copper is quoted per avoirdupois pound (453.59237 grams). Prices use gold-api.com with Yahoo Finance futures as a fallback; futures quotes can differ from spot. Data sources and methodology.
Live Copper Price Today β HG Spot Tracker
Follow live copper spot prices from gold-api.com (HG) in USD per pound β the unit used for wiring, construction, and EV demand. Unlike troy-ounce precious metals, copper here is quoted per avoirdupois pound. Charts, sparklines, and historical performance use Yahoo Finance (HG=F) futures data.
Copper is often called "Dr. Copper" for its economic signal. Pair this tracker with gold and silver for a full metals dashboard, or browse copper price history by month.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is copper priced per pound, not per ounce?
- Industrial copper is quoted in USD per avoirdupois pound. COMEX futures (HG=F) use the same convention; our live spot comes from gold-api.com (HG).
- How often does the copper price update?
- Live spot from gold-api.com (HG) refreshes about every 90 seconds during trading hours.
- What is the data source?
- Spot price: gold-api.com (HG). Charts, volume, and historical tables: Yahoo Finance (HG=F).
- Is copper a precious metal?
- Copper is an industrial/base metal, but we include it alongside gold and silver for macro context.
- Where is historical copper data?
- Copper history archives with monthly daily closes.
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