5.56x45mm Ammo Price Graph & History Chart (2026)
Average 5.56x45mm cost-per-round trend for the last 180 days. Sourced from 194 retailers and 1,328,383 product listings. Data last updated July 21, 2026.
5.56x45mm Price Graph
5.56x45mm average price per round is $0.44 and is up 7.3% for the last 180 days. 5.56x45mm cost per round moved from $0.41 to $0.44.
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The graph shows average 5.56x45mm price-per-round movement over the last 180 days. Green trend text means prices are dropping; red means prices are rising.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current average 5.56x45mm cost per round?
As of July 21, 2026, the average 5.56x45mm cost per round is $0.44. The chart on this page shows how that average has moved over the last 180 days.
How far back does this 5.56x45mm ammo price history go?
This page shows the last 180 days of average 5.56x45mm price-per-round data. For side-by-side comparisons across calibers, see our ammo prices graphs page.
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Our 5.56x45mm chart is updated at least daily, and usually more often as new retailer pricing data is available.
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