How much is a 40 lb bag of sand at Home Depot?

At Home Depot, a 40 pound bag of sand typically costs between 5 dollars and 12 dollars depending on the type of sand and brand, with most common sands falling in the 6 to 8 dollar range. Quikrete is the dominant brand sold at Home Depot. A 40 lb bag of Quikrete Play Sand, which is washed and safe for children's sandboxes, usually costs about 6 to 8 dollars. A 40 lb bag of Quikrete All-Purpose Sand, which is coarser and used for mixing concrete, paver work, and general construction, is similar at 6 to 9 dollars. Specialty sands cost more, for example Quikrete Pool Filter Sand 50 lb is about 15 to 20 dollars, Quikrete Polymeric Jointing Sand 40 lb is about 20 to 25 dollars, and Quikrete Black Play Sand is more expensive. Prices vary slightly by region, store, and season, with slightly higher prices in urban areas. You can often find a 60 lb bag for about 7 to 10 dollars which is a better value per pound than 40 lb. Home Depot also offers bulk discounts if you buy 42 bags or a full pallet. Check HomeDepot.com with your zip code for exact current price and in-store availability.