Scrap Brass Prices in Cambridge
Scrap brass in Cambridge is about $5.12/kg ($2.32/lb) on our index as of November 10, 2026. That is the national benchmark, calculated from the a 65% copper / 35% zinc blend of the copper and zinc spot prices spot price; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Cambridge yard. The top grade, Yellow Brass, ranges $4.75/kg to $5.31/kg.
Brass supply comes from plumbing and machine work. Yellow brass fittings dominate; keep red brass and chrome-plated items separate for accurate grading.
Brass Grades & Price Ranges
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| Grade | Price Range |
|---|---|
TopYellow Brass Standard brass alloy used in most plumbing fittings, valves, and decorative hardware. | $4.75/kg – $5.31/kg |
Higher copper-content brass with a more reddish hue. Used in water fittings and fire protection equipment. | $5.38/kg – $6.09/kg |
Where this price comes from
These are index estimates, not quotes from any scrap yard. Yards set their own buying prices, so call ahead.
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| National brass benchmark | $5.12/kg | Calculated: a 65% copper / 35% zinc blend of the copper and zinc spot prices spot price × a fixed 38.5% ratio | November 10, 2026 |
| Spot prices used | copper + zinc | Daily feed from MetalpriceAPI (metalpriceapi.com) | November 10, 2026 |
| Ratio | 38.5% | Set on August 23, 2026 so the index started at $5.20/kg, then held constant. Daily moves are capped at 12%. | August 23, 2026 |
| Cambridge figure | $5.12/kg | Same as the national benchmark. We have no city-level price source yet, so we do not show a local difference. | November 10, 2026 |
| Grade ranges | per grade | Ranges set by this site, moved each day by the same percentage as the benchmark | November 10, 2026 |
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Common Questions
What is the price of scrap brass in Cambridge today?
Our index puts scrap brass at about $5.12/kg ($2.32/lb) as of November 10, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Cambridge yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Cambridge brass price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Cambridge page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Cambridge can be higher or lower; yards set their own rates.
How is the brass price calculated?
The benchmark is the a 65% copper / 35% zinc blend of the copper and zinc spot prices spot price, taken from a daily commodity price feed, multiplied by a fixed 38.5% ratio that has been held constant since August 23, 2026. It is updated each day the feed runs.
Which brass grade pays the most?
On our index the highest grade is Yellow Brass, at $4.75/kg to $5.31/kg. Standard brass alloy used in most plumbing fittings, valves, and decorative hardware.
Do I need ID to sell scrap brass in Cambridge?
Rules on seller ID are set by provinces and municipalities, and many yards ask for government photo ID. Bring a driver's licence or passport and check with the yard before you go.