How much is a 25 lb bag of sand?

A 25 pound bag of sand typically costs between 5 dollars and 15 dollars depending on the type of sand, brand, and where you buy it. At big box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, and Walmart, a 25 lb bag of play sand or all-purpose sand usually costs about 5 to 8 dollars. Specialty 25 lb bags like aquarium sand, kinetic sand, polymeric sand, or decorative colored craft sand cost more, around 10 to 20 dollars per bag. At Home Depot, Quikrete Play Sand is often sold in 50 lb bags for 6 to 9 dollars, so a 25 lb bag if available would be about half that but less economical per pound. Craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby sell 2 to 5 lb bags of decorative sand for 5 dollars, so a 25 lb equivalent would be very expensive there. Landscape supply yards rarely sell 25 lb bags, they sell by ton, but some will bag small amounts for 5 dollars. For online purchase on Amazon, 25 lb bags of play sand cost about 15 to 25 dollars including shipping because of weight. If you need only 25 pounds, buying a 50 pound bag and using half is often cheaper than buying a specialty small bag. Check local hardware stores for the best price on small bags.