Convert metal quotations from kilograms, grams, tonnes, ounces and other weight units into a comparable price per pound. USD is the default currency for this international calculator.
Add up to five quotations and normalize them to price per pound. Quotations in different currencies are kept separate.
How do I calculate metal price per pound? Convert the quoted quantity to pounds and divide the quoted price by the number of pounds.
How many pounds are in one kilogram? One kilogram equals approximately 2.20462262185 pounds.
How do I convert price per kg to price per pound? Multiply price per kilogram by 0.45359237.
How do I convert price per tonne to price per pound? Divide the metric-tonne price by 2,204.62262185.
How do I convert price per short ton to price per pound? Divide the US short-ton price by 2,000 because a short ton contains 2,000 pounds.
What is the default currency? USD is the default currency, with additional currencies available for international use.
Does the calculator convert currencies? No. It normalizes weight units while retaining the selected currency. Convert different currencies separately before comparing them.
Can I use this for scrap metal? Yes. It is useful for comparing scrap prices quoted by pound, kilogram, tonne or other supported units.