Red Brass Price Today: $3.75/lb
Current US scrapyard prices for Red Brass average $3.75/lb, typically trading between $2.74 and $4.42/lb across 14 reporting facilities. Review physical grading criteria, preparation tips to prevent scale downgrades, and regional price spreads nationwide.
What counts as Red Brass
Red brass and related high-copper alloys, such as some valves, water meters, and gunmetal, pay more than yellow brass because they contain more copper.
Estimate your scale payout
Calculate the estimated cash payout for your Red Brass based on current low, average, and high scrapyard scale rates.
Red Brass Price Trend (12 Months)
12-month historical price chart showing seasonal peaks, scale price momentum, and wholesale exchange benchmark spreads (COMEX Copper (HG)) for Red Brass.
Red Brass Prices by State
Compare average Red Brass prices across reporting US states to identify regional price spreads and local buyer demand.
| State | Average Price | Typical Range | Reporting Yards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $4.48/lb | $2.75 – $5.10 | 4 | State Rates → |
| Connecticut | $3.25/lb | $3.25 – $3.25 | 2 | State Rates → |
| Pennsylvania | $4.23/lb | $4.10 – $4.40 | 2 | State Rates → |
| Florida | $3.00/lb | $3.00 – $3.00 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Georgia | $2.85/lb | $2.85 – $2.85 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Kentucky | $2.50/lb | $2.50 – $2.50 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Missouri | $4.50/lb | $4.50 – $4.50 | 1 | State Rates → |
| New Jersey | $2.65/lb | $2.00 – $3.30 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Ohio | $2.50/lb | $2.50 – $2.50 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Oklahoma | $4.41/lb | $4.41 – $4.41 | 1 | State Rates → |
| West Virginia | $4.00/lb | $4.00 – $4.00 | 1 | State Rates → |
How to get the best price for Red Brass
Follow these scrapyard grading standards and preparation tips to ensure your Red Brass meets top-tier scale specifications without deductions.
Do not mix yellow hardware into the red brass pile.
Pull steel shafts out of valves and meters.
Plumbing brass with heavy iron bodies may be regraded.
Bronze, in volume, is sometimes priced on its own.
How it compares with similar grades
It is the top common brass solid. If the color is clearly yellow, expect a yellow brass price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common answers on scrap metal grading standards, scale payout rules, sorting methods, and scale ticket calculations.
What is red brass worth per pound today?
Red Brass averages $3.75/lb nationally as of Oct 12, 2026. That is about 55.9% of the COMEX Copper (HG) price.
What is the difference between red brass and similar grades?
It is the top common brass solid. If the color is clearly yellow, expect a yellow brass price.
Why is my scrap yard paying a different price for red brass?
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 $2.74 and $4.42 per pound. Call two or three yards and ask what grade they would pay for your red brass.
Why does red brass pay more than yellow brass?
Red brass contains around 85% copper and 15% zinc/tin, while yellow brass contains about 60% copper. Because copper is the most valuable component in the alloy, the higher copper percentage yields 50 to 80 cents more per pound.
What common items are made of red brass?
Commercial water meters, underground water service fittings, fire sprinkler valves, and marine pump impellers are typically red brass. Household faucets and light hardware are almost always yellow brass.