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Soft Lead Calculator

Estimate the value of soft lead based on london metals exchange (lead index).

ISRI Racks Grade Calculator

Estimated Market Value

£2,093

Total Value • 1 MT @ £2,093/t

Base Price

£2,093

Grade

Racks

LME Lead Spot (£/MT)£1,993

Soft Lead Premium (£/MT)+£100

Quantity (MT)

Select any contaminants found in the material:

Iron/Steel Content

Ferrous contamination reduces market value

Battery Plates/Drains-25%

Disqualifies from Racks grade

Hard Lead Inclusions-15%

Mixed hard/soft requires downgrade to Radio grade

Aluminum/Zinc Fittings-20%

Non-ferrous contamination

Dross/Oxidation-10%

Surface contamination

Racks Grade (ISRI): Clean soft scrap lead, free of drosses, battery plates, hard lead, and other contamination.

Prices based on LME spot market as of November 2025. Premium varies by market conditions and supply/demand.

London Metals Exchange (Lead Index)

Varies by market conditions

LME Lead spot price × 0.98 (refining cost adjustment) - Copper impurity adjustment

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