Lead Price Today — Lead Rate per Kg & Pound in USD
Lead remains important for battery applications and industrial storage systems in multiple regions.
Live price
$1.9274
Today move
+$0.0139 (+0.72%)
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30D range: $1.9423 to $1.9274 (-0.77%) · Apr 17, 2026 to May 16, 2026
Latest
$1.9274
Range High
$1.9525
Range Low
$1.8647
Range Move
-0.77%
Unit Conversion Table
Use this conversion table to move from the live benchmark into more practical local and trading units.
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Gram | $0.0019 |
| Kilogram | $1.9274 |
| Ounce | $0.0546 |
| Troy Ounce | $0.0599 |
| Tola | $0.0225 |
| Pound | $0.8743 |
Market Summary
Lead remains range-bound as markets assess fresh macro signals.
Lead is closely watched for macro and sector signals.
Lead is the most stable of the six base metals on this page - its dominant use in lead-acid batteries creates consistent, predictable demand tied to automotive production and battery replacement cycles (typically 3-5 years). The extremely high recycling rate (95%+) buffers lead prices against supply shocks.
The biggest structural risk to lead demand is the long-term shift from ICE vehicles to EVs (which use lithium-ion batteries) - though this transition is slower than often projected. Secondary lead supply from battery recyclers is the market's primary balancing mechanism.
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