Nickel Price Calculator
Indicative benchmark price, not a live market price
We don't have a live feed for nickel. The calculator uses a fixed reference price per metric tonne (1,000 kg) that may be months out of date. Use it for rough weight-to-value estimates only, and get a current quote from a trader or price-reporting agency before buying or selling.
About nickel
Nickel is used mainly in stainless steel and increasingly in battery cathodes. It trades on the London Metal Exchange in US dollars per tonne.
Main uses
- Stainless steel
- Battery cathodes
- Superalloys
- Electroplating
Weights used for nickel
Precious metals are priced in troy ounces; everyday scales use avoirdupois ounces and pounds.
| Unit | Grams | Troy ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 1 | 0.03215 |
| 1 troy ounce | 31.1034768 | 1 |
| 1 ounce (avoirdupois) | 28.3495231 | 0.91146 |
| 1 tola | 11.6638038 | 0.375 |
| 1 pound (avoirdupois) | 453.59237 | 14.58333 |
| 1 kilogram | 1,000 | 32.15075 |
Frequently asked questions
What unit is nickel priced in?
This calculator uses US dollars per metric tonne (1,000 kg). One tonne is 1,000 kg or 2,204.62262 lb, so divide by 2,204.62262 for the price per pound.
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