Cheapest 40 lb cat litter by price per pound
A 40 lb bag is a common large size for clumping litter. This page ranks 35 listings of about 40 lb (38 to 42 lb in total) by price per pound, with a median of $0.95 per lb. The middle 80% run from $0.58 to $1.48 per lb, so two 40 lb bags can differ a lot in price.
- 35listings
- $0.36/lbcheapest
- $0.95/lbmedian
- 42 lblargest listing
Compare like with like. Clay, silica and plant-based litters are priced very differently per pound, and lightweight formulas hold fewer pounds in the same bag. Use the Litter type filter before you compare.
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Lowest price per lb among named brands.
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Value map: bag size against price
Each dot is one listing; 2 are off the chart (priced above $2.00/lb). 35 of 35 listings state a bag weight. Among listings at or above the median bag weight (40 lb), the cheapest is Golden Cat 702003 Tidy Cats Odor Control Clay Litter, 40-Pound at $0.36/lb.
Price per lb by bag size (single bags)
35 lb listings have the lowest median price per lb here ($0.68, from 4 listings). Bag sizes with fewer than 3 listings are left out.
How prices are spread
Half of the 35 listings cost between $0.71 and $1.05 per lb; the median is $0.95. A listing in the left-hand bars is cheap for this category.
How to choose 40 lb cat litter
What to look for
- Price per pound: bags of the same size can differ by a large amount, so compare $/lb.
- Brand and line: compare within one brand's line across scented and unscented versions of the same size.
- Litter type: most 40 lb bags are clumping clay litter.
- Total weight: multi-packs that add up to about 40 lb are included.
Suits
Buyers who want a large bag and want to compare brands at the same size.
May not suit
You want a smaller or larger size. See small bags and bulk cat litter.
40 lb price snapshot
Price per lb by weight
| Weight | Listings | Cheapest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 lb | 4 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
| 40 lb | 29 | $0.36 | $0.95 |
Most listed brands
| Brand | Listings | Cheapest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidy Cats | 6 | $0.36 | $0.68 |
| Arm & Hammer | 4 | $0.57 | $0.77 |
| Dr. Elsey's | 4 | $0.58 | $0.58 |
| Scoop Away | 4 | $0.93 | $0.95 |
| Boxie | 3 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
Quick facts
- Middle 80% of prices: $0.58 to $1.48 per lb
- Typical listing: 40 lb for $37.99
- 12 brands with listings here
- Median bag size: 40 lb (35 listings state one)
- 34% of listings name a litter material
- 9% are labeled lightweight
- 20% are labeled multi-cat
How 40 lb compares
| Category | Listings | Cheapest | Median | vs 40 lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 lb (this page) | 35 | $0.36 | $0.95 | — |
| Under 15 lb | 302 | $0.60 | $2.61 | +175% |
| Multi-packs | 165 | $0.42 | $2.32 | +145% |
| Bulk (35 lb and up) | 58 | $0.36 | $0.95 | 0% |
| Clumping | 425 | $0.42 | $1.83 | +93% |
| Clay | 49 | $0.36 | $1.44 | +52% |
| All cat litter | 737 | $0.36 | $2.07 | +118% |
Median price per lb across current listings. "vs" shows each row's median against 40 lb.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 40 lb bag cheaper per pound than a small bag?
In our listings, yes: the median here is $0.95 per lb against $2.61 for single bags under 15 lb. At $0.58 to $1.48 per lb, a 40 lb bag works out to roughly 40 times that figure. Check the current price on Amazon.
How much does 40 lb cat litter cost per lb?
Across 35 listings, the middle 80% range from about $0.58 to $1.48 per lb, with a median of $0.95. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.
What is the cheapest 40 lb cat litter per lb right now?
At the last update it is Golden Cat 702003 Tidy Cats Odor Control Clay Litter, 40-Pound, at $0.36 per lb. The cheapest listing is not always the right buy, so compare bag size, litter type and the label.