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Cheapest lightweight cat litter by price per pound

Lightweight cat litter is labeled to weigh less than standard litter, usually in a jug or a smaller bag. This page ranks 66 listings whose titles say lightweight by price per pound, with a median of $2.25 per lb against $1.83 for clumping litter overall. Makers position lightweight litter as filling about the same space with fewer pounds, so a bag holds fewer pounds and price per pound is not a like-for-like measure with standard litter.

  • 66listings
  • $0.89/lbcheapest
  • $2.25/lbmedian
  • 40 lblargest bag

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.

Lowest-priced listings by brand

Lowest price per lb among named brands.

  1. 1
    $0.89/lbProgressive Planet Wundercat Non-Clumping Cat Litter, 40lbs - Lightweight & Food-G...
    40 lb$35.76
    View on Amazon
  2. 2
    $0.90/lbCat's Pride Max Power Pro, Lightweight, Unscented Clumping Litter 19lb
    19 lb$17.19
    View on Amazon
  3. 3
    $1.29/lbFresh Step Odor Shield Light Weight Multi Cat Clumping Cat Litter, 11.5 lb.
    12 lb$14.83
    View on Amazon

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$/lbPriceWeightPack ClumpingScentDust levelLitter typeBag sizeFeatures ConditionBrandProductDeal
0.89$35.7640 lb1Non-clumpingNot stated——40 lbLightweight Odor control Low trackingNewProgressiveProgressive Planet Wundercat Non-Clumping Cat Litter, 40lbs - Lightweight & Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth Litter - Superior Moisture & Odor Absorption - Low-TrackingView deal
0.90$17.1919 lb1ClumpingUnscented——19 lbLightweightNewCat's PrideCat's Pride Max Power Pro, Lightweight, Unscented Clumping Litter 19lbView deal
1.18$9.998.5 lb1ClumpingNot stated——8.5 lbLightweightNewOtherLightweight Clumping Cat Litter with Activated Carbon, 8.5 lb / 3.86 kgView deal
1.29$14.8312 lb1ClumpingNot stated——12 lbLightweight Multi-cat Odor controlNewFresh StepFresh Step Odor Shield Light Weight Multi Cat Clumping Cat Litter, 11.5 lb.View deal
1.35$13.4910 lb1ClumpingScented——10 lbLightweight Flushable (per title)NewCat's PrideCat's Pride Flushable Lightweight Scented Clumping Litter 10lbView deal
1.35$13.4910 lb1ClumpingNot stated——10 lbLightweight Hypoallergenic (per title)NewCat's PrideCat's Pride Natural Lightweight Hypoallergenic Clumping Litter 10lbView deal
1.37$32.992 × 12 lb (24 lb)2Non-clumpingNot stated—Silica12 lbLightweight Odor controlNewNEWORDNEWORD Health Monitoring Silica Gel Cat Litter with Color Changing Urine pH Indicator, Non-Clumping Absorbent, Lightweight Crystals Litter with Superior Odor Control, 8/12 lb Options (12LB (2 Packs))View deal
1.48$59.002 × 20 lb (40 lb)2ClumpingScented—Other plant20 lbLightweight Multi-catNewCatalystCatalyst Pet Multi-Cat Natural Clumping Wood Cat Litter (2 Pack, 20 lb Bags) - Light Pine Scented, Lightweight, 40 lb TotalView deal
1.50$29.9920 lb1ClumpingUnscentedDust-freeClay20 lbLightweight PelletsNewSmartCatSmartCat All Natural Clumping Cat Litter, 20 Pound (320oz 1 pack) - Alternative to Clay and Pellet Litter - Chemical and 99% Dust Free - Unscented and LightweightView deal
1.59$26.9817 lb1Not statedNot stated——17 lbLightweightNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats LightWeight Glade Clear Springs Litter, 17 lbView deal
1.59$26.9817 lb1ClumpingUnscentedLow dust—17 lbLightweight Multi-catNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats Low Dust Clumping Cat Litter, LightWeight Free & Clean Unscented, Multi Cat Litter - 17 lb. BoxView deal
1.59$26.9817 lb1ClumpingNot stated——17 lbLightweight Multi-catNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats Lightweight Clumping Multi-Cat Litter, 17 lb BoxView deal
1.59$26.9817 lb1Not statedNot stated——17 lbLightweightNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats Lightweight Instant Action Cat Litter, 17 lbView deal
1.59$26.9817 lb1Not statedNot stated——17 lbLightweightNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats LightWeight 4-in-1 Strength Cat Litter, 17 lbView deal
1.59$26.9817 lb1Not statedNot stated——17 lbLightweightNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats LightWeight Glade Clean Blossoms Litter, 17 lbView deal
1.64$20.4913 lb1Not statedNot stated——13 lbLightweight Odor controlNewOtherSo Phresh by Petco Lightweight Advanced Odor Control Cat Litter 12.5 lbs.View deal
1.67$14.198.5 lb1ClumpingNot stated——8.5 lbLightweight Odor controlNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats Lightweight Free & Clean with Ammonia Blocker Clumping Cat Litter - 8.5 lb. JugsView deal
1.67$19.9812 lb1ClumpingNot stated——12 lbLightweightNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats 4-in-1 Lightweight Clumping Cat Litter, 12 lb. BoxView deal
1.67$19.9812 lb1Not statedUnscented——12 lbLightweightNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats Free and Clean Lightweight Unscented Cat Litter, 12 lbView deal
1.67$19.9812 lb1Not statedScented——12 lbLightweightNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats Lightweight Scented Cat Litter, 12 lb. BoxView deal
1.67$19.9812 lb1Not statedNot stated——12 lbLightweightNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats 24/7 Performance Lightweight Cat Litter, 12 lbsView deal
1.67$29.9818 lb1ClumpingNot statedDust-freeTofu18 lbLightweight Kitten Flushable (per title) Odor controlNewOtherLightweight Flushable Tofu Cat Litter for Kittens & Adult Cats, Quick Clumping, Dust Free, Odor Control, 3 Bags (18 LB)View deal
1.76$14.998.5 lb1ClumpingNot stated——8.5 lbLightweightNewTidy CatsTidy Cats Cat Litter, Clumping, 24/7 Performance, LightWeight, 136 Ounce JugView deal
1.76$29.9917 lb1ClumpingNot statedLow dust—17 lbLightweight Multi-cat Odor controlNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats LightWeight, Low Dust, Clumping Cat Litter Odor Control 24/7 Performance Multi Cat Litter - 17 Pound (Pack of 1)View deal
1.78$26.9915 lb1ClumpingUnscented—Corn15 lbLightweightNewOtherPlant Power Unscented Lightweight Corn & Wheat Formula Clumping Cat Litter, 243 OunceView deal
1.80$17.9910 lb1ClumpingUnscentedDust-freeClay10 lbLightweight PelletsNewSmartCatSmartCat All Natural Clumping Cat Litter, 10 Pound (160oz 1 Pack) - Alternative to Clay and Pellet Litter - Chemical and 99% Dust Free - Unscented and LightweightView deal
1.83$32.982 × 9 lb (18 lb)2ClumpingNot statedDust-freeTofu9 lbLightweight Flushable (per title) Odor control Low trackingNewOther4-in-1 Mixed Tofu Cat Litter, Low Tracking, 99% Dust Free, Strong Odor Control, Fast Clumping, Flushable Lightweight Cat Litter, 9 lb, 2-Pack, 1 Cat Monthly SupplyView deal
1.83$32.982 × 9 lb (18 lb)2ClumpingNot statedDust-freeOther plant9 lbLightweight Odor controlNewOtherPlant-Based Cat Litter, Cassava Formula, Rock-Hard Clumping, Handles Heavy Urination, Easy Scooping, 99% Dust Free, Baking Soda Odor Control, Lightweight Natural Cat Litter 9 lb (2-Pack)View deal
1.88$30.9917 lb1Not statedScentedDust-free—17 lbLightweight Odor controlNewBoxieBoxie Scented Lightweight Cat Litter 30+ Day Odor Control Dust Free 16.5 lbView deal
1.88$42.874 × 5.7 lb (23 lb)4ClumpingNot statedLow dustTofu5.7 lbLightweight Odor control Low tracking PelletsNewKoreaKorea Brand,Tofu Cat Litter 22.8(5.7lb x 4pack),Lightweight cat Litter clumping,Nature Plant-Based Pellets,Low-Dust Qucik Clumping Superior Odor Control,Non Toxic Low TrackingView deal
2.00$39.992 × 10 lb (20 lb)2ClumpingScented—Other plant10 lbLightweightNewCatalystCatalyst Pet Healthy Cat Natural Clumping Wood Cat Litter (2 Pack, 10 lb Bags) - Light Pine Scented, Lightweight, 20 lb TotalView deal
2.00$39.992 × 10 lb (20 lb)2ClumpingUnscented—Pine10 lbLightweightNewCatalystCatalyst Pet Unscented Natural Clumping Pine Wood Cat Litter (2 Pack, 10 lb Bags) - Lightweight, 20 lb TotalView deal
2.21$37.994 × 4.3 lb (17 lb)4Non-clumpingUnscentedDust-freeSilica4.3 lbLightweight Multi-cat Odor control Low trackingNewOtherCrystal Cat Litter for Multi-Cat Households - Silica Gel, 30-Day Odor Control, 99.9% Dust-Free Non-Clumping Low Tracking Lightweight Unscented Formula 17.2 lb (4 Bags x 4.3lb)View deal
2.29$26.992 × 5.9 lb (12 lb)2ClumpingNot statedDust-freeOther plant5.9 lbLightweight Flushable (per title) Odor control Low trackingNewNeakasaNeakasa Cassava Cat Litter with Tofu Litter, 100% Natural Lightweight Litter, Ultra Low Tracking Tapioca Cat Litter, Clumping, Flushable, Odor Control, Dust-Free (5.9lb×2 Bags)View deal
2.41$57.873 × 8 lb (24 lb)3ClumpingNot statedLow dustOther plant8 lbLightweight Odor controlNewCatSpotCatSpot Coconut Clumping Cat Litter – Lightweight Natural Alternative to Clay, Low Dust, Strong Odor Control, Plant-Based & Biodegradable (3 x 8 lb Bags)View deal
2.44$38.982 × 8 lb (16 lb)2ClumpingNot statedLow dustOther plant8 lbLightweight Odor controlNewCatSpotCatSpot Coconut Clumping Cat Litter, 100% Natural Coconut Coir, Lightweight & Low Dust, Strong Odor Control, Biodegradable, Chemical-Free, 8 lb Bags (2-Pack)View deal
2.44$20.992 × 4.3 lb (8.6 lb)2Non-clumpingUnscentedDust-freeSilica4.3 lbLightweight Multi-cat Odor control Low trackingNewOtherCrystal Cat Litter for Multi-Cat Households - Silica Gel, 30-Day Odor Control, 99.9% Dust-Free Non-Clumping Low Tracking Lightweight Unscented Formula 8.6 lb (2 Bags x 4.3lb)View deal
2.53$13.905.5 lb1Not statedNot stated—Tofu5.5 lbLightweight Flushable (per title) Odor controlNewMichuMichu Mixed Tofu Cat Litter Lite 5.5Lb/6L – Flushable, Eco-Friendly & Odor Control (1 Pack)View deal
2.61$29.9912 lb1Not statedUnscented——12 lbLightweight Odor controlNewBoxieBoxie Unscented Natural Lightweight Cat Litter 30+ Day Odor Control 11.5 lbView deal
2.68$34.842 × 6.5 lb (13 lb)2Non-clumpingScentedDust-freeSilica6.5 lbLightweight Odor controlNewOtherCat’s Pride Micro Crystals Cat Litter, Non-Clumping, Scented, 30-Day Odor Control, 99% Dust Free, Lightweight, Soft on Paws, 6.5lb Bag (Pack of 2)View deal
2.73$42.0015 lb1Not statedScented——15 lbLightweightNewScoop AwayScoop Away Lightweight Extra Strength, Scented Cat Litter, 15.4 lbView deal
2.73$29.992 × 5.5 lb (11 lb)2ClumpingNot statedDust-freeTofu5.5 lbLightweight Flushable (per title) Odor control Low trackingNewOtherTofu Cat Litter, Natural Plant-Based Clumping Cat Litter, Low Tracking, 99.9% Dust Free, Strong Odor Control, Lightweight & Flushable, 11 lb (2 × 5.5 lb Bags)View deal
2.74$82.293 × 10 lb (30 lb)3ClumpingNot statedLow dustTofu10 lbLightweight Odor controlNewOtherI AM TOFU - Tofu Cat Litter, Low Dust Lightweight Clumping Litter with Odor Control, 10LB x 3 (Honey Peach 2 & Original 1)View deal
2.74$82.293 × 10 lb (30 lb)3ClumpingNot statedLow dustTofu10 lbLightweight Odor controlNewOtherI AM TOFU - Tofu Cat Litter, Low Dust Lightweight Clumping Litter with Odor Control, 10LB x 3 (Honey Peach 2 & Charcoal 1)View deal
2.74$82.293 × 10 lb (30 lb)3ClumpingNot statedLow dustTofu10 lbLightweight Odor controlNewOtherI AM TOFU - Tofu Cat Litter, Low Dust Lightweight Clumping Litter with Odor Control, 10LB x 3 (Green Tea 2 & Charcoal 1)View deal
2.83$16.996 lb1ClumpingUnscented—Other plant6 lbLightweight Flushable (per title) Odor control Low trackingNewOtherPlant-Based Cat Litter, Odor Control Quick Clumping Tofu Cat Litter, 6 lbs, Low Tracking Dust Control Lightweight Flushable Unscented Natural Kitty LitterView deal
2.87$22.998 lb1Non-clumpingScentedDust-freeSilica8 lbLightweight Odor control Low trackingNewOtherCrystal Cat Litter - Fresh Scent Lightweight Silica Gel Crystals, Non-Clumping, 99% Dust-Free, 5X Faster Odor Control, Low Tracking Pretty Kitty Litter, 8 lb Bag Lasts 30 DaysView deal
2.89$28.8910 lb1ClumpingNot statedLow dustTofu10 lbLightweight Odor controlNewOtherI AM TOFU - Tofu Cat Litter, Low Dust Lightweight Clumping Litter with Odor Control (10 lb Bag, Charcoal)View deal
2.89$28.8910 lb1ClumpingNot statedLow dustTofu10 lbLightweight Odor controlNewOtherI AM TOFU - Tofu Cat Litter, Low Dust Lightweight Clumping Litter with Odor Control (10 LBS, Green Tea)View deal
2.91$24.992 × 4.3 lb (8.6 lb)2Non-clumpingScented—Silica4.3 lbLightweight Odor controlNewOtherCrystal Clean Premium Fresh Scent Crystal Cat Litter with Odor Control (5X Faster), Best Lightweight, Non Clumping Kitty Litter to Absorb Urine, Dries Solid Waste (2X4.3 Lb Bags)View deal
2.94$52.9818 lb1ClumpingNot statedDust-freeTofu18 lbLightweight Flushable (per title) Odor control Low trackingNewOther4-in-1 Mixed Tofu Cat Litter, Low Tracking, 99% Dust Free, Strong Odor Control, Fast Clumping, Flushable Lightweight Cat Litter, 18 lb (4-Pack)View deal
2.96$33.9912 lb1Not statedNot stated——12 lbLightweight Odor controlNewBoxieBoxie Probiotic Natural Lightweight Cat Litter 40+ Day Odor Control 11.5 lbView deal
3.00$23.998 lb1Not statedNot statedLow dustSilica8 lbLightweight Odor controlNewFresh StepFresh Step Crystal Cat Litter, Lightweight with Long-Lasting Odor Control, Low Dust, 8lbs.View deal
3.00$23.998 lb1Not statedScentedDust-freeSilica8 lbLightweight Odor controlNewCitrusCitrus Litter - Long Lasting, Odor Control Crystal Cat Litter for Cat Owners, Lightweight Pretty Litter, Fresh Dust-Free Litter Pearls, Silica Kitty Litter 8 lbsView deal
3.00$23.998 lb1Non-clumpingScentedDust-freeSilica8 lbLightweight Odor control Low trackingNewLavenderLavender Cat Litter - Scented Lightweight Silica Gel Crystal Litter, Non-Clumping, 99% Dust-Free, 5X Faster Odor Control, Low Tracking Pretty Kitty Crystals, 8 lb Bag Lasts 30 DaysView deal
3.08$19.996.5 lb1Not statedUnscentedDust-free—6.5 lbLightweight Odor controlNewBoxieBoxie Unscented Lightweight Cat Litter 30 Day Odor Control Dust Free 6.5 lbView deal
3.24$29.999.3 lb1ClumpingNot statedLow dustTofu9.3 lbLightweight Odor control PelletsNewGuluPetGuluPet Bio-Enzyme Tofu Cat Litter, Low Dust Clumping Pellet Litter, Lightweight Plant-Based Odor Control for Indoor Cats, 9.25 lbs/BagView deal
3.59$28.698 lb1Non-clumpingNot stated—Silica8 lbLightweight Odor controlNewHealthHealth Monitoring Crystal Cat Litter – Color-Changing pH Test Silica Gel Litter for Early Urine Health Tracking, Lightweight, Fast Absorbing & Odor Control, Non-Clumping, 8 lbs (12LB)View deal
4.00$23.996 lb1Non-clumpingUnscentedLow dustSilica6 lbLightweight Kitten Odor controlNewOtherSilica Crystal Cat Litter | Unscented, Lightweight, Non-Clumping, Low Dust & Tracking, Long-Lasting Odor Control Cat Litter for Cats and Kittens | 6 Lb Bag of Crystal LitterView deal
4.17$24.996 lb1Non-clumpingNot statedDust-freeSilica6 lbLightweight Kitten Odor control Low trackingNewGeniusGenius Litter Health Monitoring Cat Litter, Featured on Shark Tank, Lightweight Crystal Silica Gel, Non Clumping, Dust Free, Low Tracking, Odor Control for Indoor Cats and Kittens, 6 lb BagView deal
4.20$25.176 lb1ClumpingNot statedDust-free—6 lbLightweight Multi-cat Odor controlNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats LightWeight 24/7 Performance Odor control, Multi-Cat, Clumping, 99.9 Percent Dust Free Cat Litter - 6 lb. JugView deal
4.53$17.994 lb1Non-clumpingNot statedLow dustOther plant4 lbLightweight Odor controlNewCatSpotCatSpot Coconut Cat Litter – Non-Clumping, 100% Natural Coconut Coir, Lightweight, Low Dust, Odor Control, Chemical-Free Cat Litter for Indoor Cats (1800 Grams)View deal
4.88$38.587.9 lb1ClumpingNot stated——7.9 lbLightweightNewCatitCatit Go Natural Ultra-Light Clumping Cat Litter, Eco-Friendly Litter 7.9lbView deal
5.00$30.006 lb1ClumpingNot statedLow dust—6 lbLightweight Multi-catNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats Light Weight, Low Dust, Clumping Cat Litter, LightWeight Instant Action Multi Cat Litter - 6 lb. JugView deal
5.17$30.996 lb1ClumpingNot statedLow dust—6 lbLightweight Multi-catNewTidy CatsPurina Tidy Cats Light Weight, Low Dust, Clumping Cat Litter, LightWeight Glade Clear Springs Multi Cat Litter - 6 lb. JugView deal
5.42$129.0024 lb1Not statedScented—Other plant24 lbLightweightNewKOCHOKOCHO Hinoki Wood Cat Litter Ultra Lightweight, Fresh Scent of Japanese Cypress (7pcs Pack (23.8LB))View deal

Price charts

Value map: bag size against price

$0$2$4$6$8$10510152025Larger bags, lower price per lbWeight of one bag, jug or boxPrice per lb

Each dot is one listing; 1 is off the chart (larger than 25 lb or priced above $10.00/lb). 66 of 66 listings state a bag weight. Among listings at or above the median bag weight (10 lb), the cheapest is Cat's Pride Max Power Pro, Lightweight, Unscented Clumping Litter 19lb at $0.90/lb.

Price per lb by bag size (single bags)

$0$2$48 lb$3.0010 lb$2.8918 lb$1.5920 lb$1.67

18 lb listings have the lowest median price per lb here ($1.59, from 11 listings). Bag sizes with fewer than 3 listings are left out.

How prices are spread

05101520Median $2.25$1$2$3$4$5Price per lbListings

Half of the 66 listings cost between $1.67 and $2.91 per lb; the median is $2.25. A listing in the left-hand bars is cheap for this category.

Price per lb by litter type

$0$2$4SilicaTofuOther plant

Other plant has the lowest median ($2.41/lb) and Silica the highest ($3.00/lb). Litter types with fewer than 5 listings are left out.

How to choose lightweight cat litter

What to look for

  • Price per pound and bag size together: a lightweight jug of 12 to 17 lb is priced per pound against standard litters of 35 to 40 lb.
  • What a pound buys: a pound of lightweight litter is meant to fill more space than a pound of standard litter, so the cost per fill can differ from the cost per pound. This site compares pounds only.
  • Litter type: lightweight is sold in clay, silica and plant-based forms.
  • Total weight: multi-packs are counted by their total weight.
  • Check the maker's directions on the product page. This site does not give veterinary or health advice.

Suits

Buyers who prefer a lighter jug or bag and want to see what it costs per pound.

May not suit

You want the lowest price per pound. Large bags of standard litter cost less per lb in our listings.

Lightweight price snapshot

Price per lb by weight

WeightListingsCheapestMedian
8 lb9$1.18$3.00
10 lb6$1.35$2.35
18 lb11$0.90$1.59
20 lb4$0.90$1.59

Most listed brands

BrandListingsCheapestMedian
Tidy Cats16$1.59$1.67
Boxie4$1.88$2.79
Cat's Pride3$0.90$1.35
Catalyst3$1.48$2.00
CatSpot3$2.41$2.44

Quick facts

  • Middle 80% of prices: $1.48 to $4.17 per lb
  • Typical listing: 12 lb for $26.99
  • 20 brands with listings here
  • Median bag size: 10 lb (66 listings state one)
  • 56% of listings name a litter material
  • 15% are labeled multi-cat

How Lightweight compares

CategoryListingsCheapestMedianvs Lightweight
Lightweight (this page)66$0.89$2.25—
Low dust191$0.58$2.33+4%
Clumping370$0.43$1.83−19%
Clay41$0.36$1.39−38%
All cat litter650$0.31$2.05−9%

Median price per lb across current listings. "vs" shows each row's median against Lightweight.

Frequently asked questions

Why does lightweight litter cost more per pound?

In our listings the median is $2.25 per lb here against $0.95 for bulk bags of 35 lb and up. Lightweight litter is sold in smaller jugs, and makers price it as a premium line.

How do I compare lightweight and standard litter fairly?

Price per pound is the same measure for both, but a pound of lightweight litter is meant to fill more space. Check the maker's fill guidance on the product page.

How much does lightweight cat litter cost per lb?

Across 66 listings, the middle 80% range from about $1.48 to $4.17 per lb, with a median of $2.25. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

What is the cheapest lightweight cat litter per lb right now?

At the last update it is Progressive Planet Wundercat Non-Clumping Cat Litter, 40lbs - Lightweight &..., at $0.89 per lb. The cheapest listing is not always the right buy, so compare bag size, litter type and the label.