Cast Aluminum Price Today: $0.618/lb
Current US scrapyard prices for Cast Aluminum average $0.618/lb, typically trading between $0.525 and $0.725/lb across 11 reporting facilities. Review physical grading criteria, preparation tips to prevent scale downgrades, and regional price spreads nationwide.
What counts as Cast Aluminum
Cast aluminum is thick, brittle castings: old outdoor furniture, cookware, transmission and engine housings, and similar parts. It is a mix of alloys and often has steel attached, so it pays less than clean sheet or extrusion.
Estimate your scale payout
Calculate the estimated cash payout for your Cast Aluminum based on current low, average, and high scrapyard scale rates.
Cast Aluminum Price Trend (12 Months)
12-month historical price chart showing seasonal peaks, scale price momentum, and wholesale exchange benchmark spreads (LME Aluminum) for Cast Aluminum.
Cast Aluminum Prices by State
Compare average Cast Aluminum prices across reporting US states to identify regional price spreads and local buyer demand.
| State | Average Price | Typical Range | Reporting Yards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $0.655/lb | $0.500 – $0.810 | 2 | State Rates → |
| Arizona | $0.650/lb | $0.650 – $0.650 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Florida | $0.750/lb | $0.750 – $0.750 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Georgia | $0.550/lb | $0.550 – $0.550 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Ohio | $0.450/lb | $0.450 – $0.450 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Oklahoma | $0.590/lb | $0.590 – $0.590 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Pennsylvania | $0.533/lb | $0.500 – $0.550 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Tennessee | $0.670/lb | $0.670 – $0.670 | 1 | State Rates → |
| West Virginia | $0.600/lb | $0.600 – $0.600 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Wisconsin | $0.760/lb | $0.700 – $0.820 | 1 | State Rates → |
How to get the best price for Cast Aluminum
Follow these scrapyard grading standards and preparation tips to ensure your Cast Aluminum meets top-tier scale specifications without deductions.
Knock off steel bolts, bushings, and shafts.
Keep iron-lined engine blocks out of the pile. They belong with motors or iron.
Keep pistons separate if your yard pays them as their own grade.
Drain oil from housings. Oily cast is often discounted.
How it compares with similar grades
It pays less than clean sheet or extrusion. Cast aluminum with steel bolts, sleeves, or brackets attached (irony aluminum / breakage) takes a steep dock at the scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common answers on scrap metal grading standards, scale payout rules, sorting methods, and scale ticket calculations.
What is cast aluminum worth per pound today?
Cast Aluminum averages $0.618/lb nationally as of Oct 12, 2026. That is about 44.9% of the LME Aluminum price.
What is the difference between cast aluminum and similar grades?
It pays less than clean sheet or extrusion. Cast aluminum with steel bolts, sleeves, or brackets attached (irony aluminum / breakage) takes a steep dock at the scale.
Why is my scrap yard paying a different price for cast aluminum?
The figure here is a national average of prices posted by US scrap yards. Each yard sets its own price based on nearby mill demand, freight, how much you bring, and how it grades your load. Most reports fall between $0.525 and $0.725 per pound. Call two or three yards and ask what grade they would pay for your cast aluminum.
How can I tell cast aluminum from other metals?
Cast aluminum is light, non-magnetic, and usually has thick walls and a rough, grainy surface. It tends to break rather than bend. If a magnet sticks, there is steel in the piece, and it should be priced as irony or mixed.