Quick Scoop: a pound of regular ice usually costs about $0.10 to $0.40, depending on where you buy it and bag size; convenience stores tend to be pricier, while warehouse clubs and some grocery stores are cheaper.

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Typical price range

Recent public pricing examples show bagged ice around $1.38 for 7 pounds at Walmart, $1.79 for 16 pounds at Costco, and $2.99 for 7 pounds of crushed ice at Smart & Final, which works out to roughly the ranges above.

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As a quick rule of thumb, 1 pound of ice is 16 ounces, so a bag priced at $2.00 for 10 pounds is about $0.20 per pound.

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Where it tends to be cheapest

  • Wholesale clubs and bulk grocery bags usually offer the lowest per-pound cost.
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  • Gas stations and convenience stores are often the most expensive option.
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  • Dry ice is a different product and costs more per pound than regular ice.
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Simple answer

If you just want the number: about 20 cents per pound is a fair everyday estimate for bagged ice, with a common range of 10 to 40 cents per pound.

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Bottom note

Prices vary by city, store type, and bag size, so the cheapest deal is usually a larger bag from a grocery or warehouse store rather than a small bag from a gas station.

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