Calculate the estimated value of a mixed scrap-metal load containing multiple metal categories, different prices, weights and recovery rates. USD is the default currency.
Load details
Metal categories
Enter each metal separately. Price is based on saleable recovered material.
Load costs
Use "Optional load purchase cost" when you bought the entire mixed load for one negotiated amount. If you are calculating gross material value only, leave it at zero.
Load summary
Total input weight
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Saleable weight
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Recovery
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Gross metal value
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Load costs
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Net load value
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Metal-by-metal breakdown
Load value formula
Saleable weight = metal weight × recovery %
Metal value = saleable weight × selling price/kg
Gross load value = sum of all metal values
Net load value = gross load value − transport − processing − other costs − load purchase cost
If the load purchase cost is entered, the net result represents the estimated value remaining after both acquiring and handling the load.
Load composition
Important considerations
Use the actual weight of each metal category whenever possible.
Apply realistic recovery percentages to contaminated or mixed scrap.
Use the actual buyer settlement price rather than a generic market price.
Separate high-value metals from lower-value mixed material when pricing a load.
Include transport and sorting costs when estimating the true net value.
Account for buyer deductions, moisture, contamination and weighing adjustments.
Do not assume the entire truck weight is saleable metal.
This calculator estimates load value from your entered assumptions. Actual settlement can differ because of inspection, grading, contamination, weighing and buyer-specific deductions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a scrap yard load value calculator?It estimates the total value of a mixed scrap load by calculating each metal category separately and adding the results together.
Can I enter copper, aluminum and steel in the same load?Yes. Each metal category can have its own weight, recovery percentage and price per kilogram.
Does it account for scrap recovery?Yes. Recovery can be entered independently for every metal category.
Can I include transport costs?Yes. Transport, processing and other costs can be deducted from the gross load value.
What is gross load value?Gross load value is the combined estimated saleable value of all metal categories before the entered load costs are deducted.
What is net load value?Net load value is gross metal value minus transport, processing, other costs and any entered load purchase cost.
Can I use this for a mixed truckload?Yes. Enter each identifiable metal category and its estimated weight.
What currency is used?USD is the default currency, with several additional currencies available for international use.