Ref Calculator Tf2

TF2 Refined Metal Calculator

Quickly calculate your Team Fortress 2 backpack value in Refined Metal and Keys.

Backpack Valuation

Total Refined: 0.00 Ref

Equivalent Keys: 0.00 Keys

Breakdown:

function calculateTF2Value() { var refAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('refinedQty').value) || 0; var recAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('reclaimedQty').value) || 0; var scrapAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('scrapQty').value) || 0; var keyPriceRef = parseFloat(document.getElementById('keyPrice').value) || 1; // TF2 Logic: 3 Scrap = 1 Rec, 3 Rec = 1 Ref // Therefore 1 Scrap = 0.11 Ref, 1 Rec = 0.33 Ref var totalRefFromRec = recAmount * (1/3); var totalRefFromScrap = scrapAmount * (1/9); var totalRef = refAmount + totalRefFromRec + totalRefFromScrap; var totalKeys = totalRef / keyPriceRef; document.getElementById('totalRefResult').innerHTML = totalRef.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('totalKeysResult').innerHTML = totalKeys.toFixed(2); var breakdown = refAmount + " Ref, " + recAmount + " Rec, " + scrapAmount + " Scrap"; document.getElementById('breakdownText').innerHTML = breakdown; document.getElementById('tf2ResultArea').style.display = 'block'; }

Understanding TF2 Currency: The Ref Calculator

In the Team Fortress 2 (TF2) economy, metal is the primary liquid currency used for trading hats, weapons, and taunts. This TF2 Ref Calculator helps traders convert their raw metal inventory into the standardized Refined Metal (Ref) decimal format and calculate how many Mann Co. Supply Crate Keys they can afford based on current market prices.

Metal Conversion Rates

The TF2 crafting system follows a strict base-3 mathematical hierarchy:

• 1 Scrap Metal: The base unit (often referred to as 0.11 Ref).
• 1 Reclaimed Metal (Rec): Consists of 3 Scrap (referred to as 0.33 Ref).
• 1 Refined Metal (Ref): Consists of 3 Reclaimed Metal or 9 Scrap Metal (1.00 Ref).

How to Use the Calculator

To use this tool, follow these simple steps to value your inventory:

1. Count the number of Refined Metal in your inventory and enter it in the first box.
2. Count your Reclaimed Metal and Scrap Metal and enter them respectively.
3. Look up the current "Key Price" on community sites like Backpack.tf and enter the Refined value (e.g., 72.33).
4. Click "Calculate Total Value" to see your net worth in metal and keys.

Example Calculation

If you have 15 Refined Metal, 4 Reclaimed Metal, and 2 Scrap Metal, the math works as follows:

15.00 (Ref) + 1.33 (4 Rec) + 0.22 (2 Scrap) = 16.55 Ref

If the current key price is 70 Ref, your 16.55 Ref would be worth approximately 0.23 Keys.

Why Accurate Ref Counting Matters

TF2 trading is highly competitive. Knowing exactly how much "change" you have in the form of scrap and reclaimed metal ensures you don't overpay for cosmetics or undercharge when selling your loot. Our tool uses precise fractions (1/3 and 1/9) to ensure your conversion is as accurate as the game's internal inventory system.