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Lead Price Today
Last updated: April 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT ET · Source: COMEX / LBMA
Calculate Lead Value
1 Grams (g) of Lead
$0.03
Spot price: $0.891/oz
Rate: 1 USD = 1 USD
Approximate value - excludes taxes, premiums
Exchange rates are indicative. Actual buy/sell prices include dealer premiums. Not financial advice.
Price by Weight
| Unit | USD Price |
|---|---|
| Troy Ounce (oz t) | $0.89 |
| Gram (g) | $0.03 |
| Kilogram (kg) | $28.63 |
| Tola (10g) | $0.29 |
| Pennyweight (dwt) | $0.04 |
Price by Currency (per troy oz)
| Currency | Price |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸USD | $0.89 |
| 🇨🇦CAD | CA$1.21 |
| 🇪🇺EUR | €0.82 |
| 🇬🇧GBP | £0.70 |
| 🇦🇺AUD | A$1.37 |
| 🇨🇭CHF | Fr0.80 |
| 🇯🇵JPY | ¥137 |
| 🇮🇳INR | ₹74 |
Exchange rates are approximate. Source: COMEX / LBMA
About Lead
Lead is one of the most widely recycled metals on earth, yet demand remains steady thanks to its dominance in battery technology. Lead-acid batteries account for approximately 80% of global lead consumption. These batteries power the starter motors in virtually every combustion-engine vehicle sold worldwide, and are increasingly used for backup power systems, telecom infrastructure, and renewable energy storage where cost outweighs energy density concerns.
Beyond batteries, lead serves critical roles in radiation shielding for medical and nuclear facilities, ammunition manufacturing, roofing and waterproofing materials, and as a stabilizer in specialty glass. Lead crystal glass and lead pipes — though declining due to health concerns — represent legacy applications still in service globally.
China is the world's largest lead producer, followed by Australia, the United States, and Peru. The global lead recycling rate exceeds 90% in developed markets, making it one of the most circular metals in the economy. Secondary (recycled) lead now accounts for the majority of refined lead supply in North America and Europe.
Health concerns have driven significant substitution pressure — lead has been phased out of paint, gasoline, and many consumer applications. However, battery demand remains robust and shows resilience even as lithium-ion batteries grow, because lead-acid batteries hold cost advantages for applications that don't require high energy density. Lead is traded on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and priced in USD per metric ton or per pound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the lead price matter?
Lead price directly affects the cost of car batteries, backup power systems, and industrial energy storage. Since lead-acid batteries are used in virtually every combustion engine vehicle and many renewable energy installations, lead prices are a key input cost for automakers, battery manufacturers, and utilities.
How does battery demand affect lead prices?
Lead-acid batteries account for roughly 80% of global lead demand. Growth in vehicle production, telecom backup power, and off-grid energy storage supports lead demand. While lithium-ion batteries are growing rapidly for EVs, lead-acid batteries remain cost-competitive for starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) applications.
What is the lead recycling rate?
Lead has the highest recycling rate of any commonly used metal — exceeding 90% in developed markets. The closed-loop battery recycling system means that most lead in new batteries comes from old ones. This high recycling rate helps stabilize supply and reduces dependence on primary mining.
Are there alternatives to lead that could reduce demand?
Lithium-ion and other advanced battery chemistries are displacing lead-acid in EV traction batteries. However, lead-acid retains advantages in cost, reliability at temperature extremes, and safety for SLI and backup applications. Full substitution away from lead-acid batteries is expected to take decades.
How is lead traded on commodity markets?
Lead is traded on the London Metal Exchange (LME) in lots of 25 metric tons, priced in USD per metric ton. The LME lead price is the global benchmark. North American prices are often quoted in USD per pound. LME lead futures allow producers and consumers to hedge against price swings.