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Unit & Price Converters
Pounds and kilograms, price per pound and per kilogram, per short ton and per tonne — plus a quick reference table for the yard.
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Quick reference table
Using the $/lb price above — handy to screenshot or print before a yard trip.
| Weight | Kg | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.45 kg | $3.90 |
| 5 lb | 2.27 kg | $19.50 |
| 10 lb | 4.54 kg | $39.00 |
| 25 lb | 11.34 kg | $97.50 |
| 50 lb | 22.68 kg | $195.00 |
| 100 lb | 45.36 kg | $390.00 |
| 500 lb | 227 kg | $1,950 |
| 1,000 lb | 454 kg | $3,900 |
Why every calculator on this site works in both units
Scrapping is a global hobby with two competing weight systems, and price lists don't always match the unit you think in. This page is the one built specifically for converting between them — type a number into any field and every other field updates immediately, whether you're converting a weight or a price.
One conversion is worth committing to memory: 1 kg ≈ 2.205 lb. Everything else on this page — short tons, tonnes, price per unit — follows from that single ratio plus simple arithmetic.
Converter questions
Why does the price per kg look higher than the price per lb?
A kilogram is about 2.2 pounds, so the same total value spread over fewer, bigger units means each unit costs more. $4/lb and about $8.82/kg describe the exact same metal at the exact same total price — nothing has actually changed.
What's the difference between a short ton and a tonne?
A short ton (used in the US) is 2,000 lb. A tonne (metric ton, used almost everywhere else) is 1,000 kg — about 2,204.6 lb. They're close but not the same; large scrap quotes sometimes specify which one, and it matters at that scale.
Can I use the reference table for a specific cable or material?
Yes — it's just your $/lb price times a set of common weights. Type in whatever price you want (a cable's stripped copper price, a board grade, anything from another calculator on this site) and read off the row you need.
Ready to price something?
Take these conversions into any calculator on the site — every price field accepts your local numbers.