Copper Wire Weight Calculator
No scales? No problem! Calculate the Weight of Your Scrap Copper Wire
If you’re an electrician, tradesperson, or scrap metal dealer, estimating the weight of your copper wire can be tricky. Our Copper Wire Weight Calculator makes it easy, just select the wire gauge, enter the length, and get an instant weight estimate.
Why does this matter? Knowing the weight of your copper wire helps you:
Estimate scrap value before selling.
Plan transport for large amounts of wire.
Avoid under pricing or overestimating loads.
Copper is one of the most valuable scrap metals, with prices fluctuating daily. While this tool provides an estimated weight, always check with your local scrap yard for current rates per kilogram.
Need some help understanding what can be weighed in? Check out our tradesmen’s guide to copper for industry tips.
Copper Wire Weight Calculator
Common Copper Wire Gauges & Their Uses
10 AWG – Used for heavy-duty appliances and circuits.
12 AWG – Common in household wiring.
14 AWG – Found in lighting circuits.
16 AWG – Used for low-power applications and automotive wiring.
Looking to sell your scrap copper?
Now you know the weight, see what its worth with our Scrap Metal Value Calculator.
At C. Fullard Metals, we offer competitive prices for copper wire and all types of scrap metal. Based in Willenhall, we provide fair, transparent pricing and a hassle-free service for tradespeople, electricians, and businesses.
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