Document and Entity Information Document
May 21, 2020
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Central Index Key 0000746598
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Soliciting Material false
Written Communications false
City Area Code 414
Entity Address, Address Line One 6555 West Good Hope Road
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code WI
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 21, 2020
Entity Registrant Name BRADY CORP
Entity File Number 1-14959
Entity Tax Identification Number 39-0971239
Entity Address, City or Town Milwaukee
Entity Address, State or Province WI
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 53223
Local Phone Number 358-6600
Trading Symbol BRC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3
Amendment Flag false