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Copper Motors Calculator
Estimate the value of copper motors based on lme copper + processing/extraction cost.
Copper Motors Calculator
Scrap Value & Recovery Analysis
Estimated Net Profit
£35.40
£0.71 per kg of motor weight
Copper Extracted
6.00 kg
Gross Margin
100.0%
Grade Price
£5.90/kg
Motor Details
50.0 kg
Total weight including housing, windings, and shaft
12.0%
Percentage of copper by weight in motor
Current Price: £5.90/kg
£0.00
Includes labour, equipment, and disposal costs
Analysis Breakdown
Financial Summary
Copper Extracted6.00 kg
Gross Value£35.40
Processing Costs-£0.00
Price per Motor kg£0.71
Net Profit£35.40
Current UK Scrap Prices
Dry Bright Copper Wire£6.80/kg
Heavy Copper£6.30/kg
#1 Copper£5.90/kg
#2 Copper£5.20/kg
Motor Fragments£3.30/kg
Prices fluctuate daily based on LME rates. Contact local yards for today's exact prices.
Typical Motor Copper Content
Small (<10kg)8-10%
Medium (10-50kg)10-15%
Large (50-150kg)15-18%
Industrial (>150kg)18-22%
Estimated Scrap Value
50.0 kg • 12.0% recovery
£35.40
Net Profit (After Costs)
About this Calculator
Market Basis
LME Copper + Processing/Extraction Cost
Typical Value
Varies by market conditions
Pricing Formula
LME copper × (Copper % ÷ 100) - Extraction premiumReady to get started?
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