Average #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 12/6/2025.
$0.96/ lb +$0.06 (7.9%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.96
Lowest price $0.82
Highest price$0.82Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $1.14 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers in Grout Township, Michigan

Scrap buy price in Grout Township, Michigan — $0.82 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.55 to $3.04.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~84.2% (-$5.13 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–87%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) price reference for Grout Township (Michigan)

Scrap yards in Grout Township (Michigan) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.99 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) prices across the U.S. →

Top Scrap Yards Buying #3 Insulated Wire in Grout Township, MI

These are scrap yards in Grout Township (Michigan) that recently updated #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Al's Scrap Metals

Listed as: INS. #3
1370 1/2 S M 18, Gladwin, MI 48624 Plan route
$0.82 / lb

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Compare #3 Insulated Wire vs. Other Cable Grades

See the exact price difference between #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) and similar grades like THHN Wire or #1 Insulated Wire. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)
#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.96 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.24 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $0.96 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$2.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +4.0%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.30 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $0.96 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.34 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.17 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $0.96 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.21 / lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.2%
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Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.80 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $0.96 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.84 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.25 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $0.96 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.29 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Wire Harnesses Estimated prices in Michigan
Avg price:$1.20 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $0.96 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.24 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Telecom & Data Wire Estimated prices in Michigan
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $0.96 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.14 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Jelly Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $0.96 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.07 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -9.6%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.94 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.2%
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Armored Cable (BX) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.66 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +33.6%
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Computer Wire Estimated prices in Michigan
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.96
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$5.13 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.09 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The COMEX price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between COMEX and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) is 86.3%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–52.4%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$5.9700 / lb$0.82 / lb−$5.15 (86.3%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.45 / lb−$2.46 (41.6%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.27 (39.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$3.53 / lb−$2.35 (40%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$2.83 / lb−$2.67 (48.5%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$2.88 / lb−$2.18 (43.1%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$2.59 / lb−$2.46 (48.7%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$2.65 / lb−$2.01 (43.2%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$2.13 / lb−$2.35 (52.4%)
July 2025$5.4826 / lb$3.29 / lb−$2.19 (40%)
June 2025$4.8832 / lb$2.93 / lb−$1.95 (40%)
May 2025$4.6895 / lb$2.81 / lb−$1.88 (40.1%)

#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.82 / lb+$0.06$0.82 – $0.82
10/6/2025 $0.76 / lb+$0.21$0.76 – $0.76