Copper priced in gold
What Copper is worth when the price is counted in gold instead of dollars.
One troy ounce of gold was worth 630 pounds of copper on 9 October 2026.
Price in US dollars: $6.69
Change in gold and in US dollars
| Period | In gold | In US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +24.2% | +31.8% |
| 5 years | −34.9% | +56.2% |
| 10 years | −8.1% | +210% |
As of 9 October 2026. Over ten years, Copper gained 210% in US dollars and lost 8.1% against gold.
Copper in gold terms
Copper goes into wiring, construction, and machinery, so its price follows industrial demand. Gold follows caution. The number of pounds of copper that an ounce of gold buys therefore says something about the economy: it tends to rise when growth weakens and fall when industry is busy. The chart shows that relation over the full history of both contracts.
Questions about Copper in gold
How much is Copper worth in gold?
One troy ounce of gold was worth 630 pounds of copper on 9 October 2026. Its price in US dollars was $6.69.
How has Copper performed in gold terms?
Measured in gold, Copper changed by +24.2% over one year, −34.9% over five years, −8.1% over ten years, as of 9 October 2026. In US dollars the changes were +31.8% over one year, +56.2% over five years, +210% over ten years.