We determine how many milligrams are in your medicine based its THC percentage. But to accurately calculate your dose or how much medicine you need, we need to figure out how much THC is in that flower. When you buy cannabis flower from a dispensary, you’ll notice strains labeled with a number for THC - its THC percentage. How much is that? see above and do the mathĭispensaries don’t often carry individual strains larger than an ounce. How much is that? 5-7 blunts, an arsenal of joints Nicknames: half quarter, slice (as in pizza or pie) “ Quarter“ How much is that? 2-3 blunts, a handful of joints - depending on size How much is that? a blunt, couple of joints “ Gram“īesides the pre-roll, single grams are the smallest denomination of cannabis flower you can purchase at the dispensary. Dispensary pre-rolls and cones generally range from half to just over a gram a piece. And so will how much can be stuffed in the package. As you know, density and ‘bulk’ varies between different strains. How much ‘weight’ you get in a pre-roll depends. (Raising hand) How much do you get in a Pre-roll? Not to mention, pre-packaged cones are perfect for those of us that can’t roll a joint to save their lives. It’s a great way to try a strain before committing to a larger purchase. Pre-rolls, cones, and joints - the smallest amount of flower you can get at the dispensary. Which begs the question - what weighs more?Ī pound of cannabis or a pound of anything else? How Cannabis Flower is Weighed & Measured Pre-rolls/Cones/Joints It all depends on how you want to do the math and whether you care or not. …453.44 grams - we actually round it up to 454 grams. What if you want to use the exact weight (without rounding)? However, it becomes interesting when we get into multiple ounces. Which gives us the precise weight of 1 ounce = 28.3495231…īut we all round to 28 grams as the agreed weight of an ounce of our medicinal herb. Since there are 1000 kilograms in a gram: Here are some helpful terms and conversions that we’ll use later to calculate medicine dosing:įun Fact: the weight of 1 cubic centimeter of water is 1 gram. Skip ahead if you don’t want to be bothered with knowing where the math or formulas originate. As a result of these two math units combining, we (the cannabis industry) do some rounding to keep the decimals and digits from making us all mad. And most of us in the US are used to ounces and pounds. The internationally recognized metric system measures units in grams, kilograms, and milligrams, etc. In case you blocked out math fundamentals, when we refer to grams and ounces an the same context, we are referencing two different mathematical systems. Let’s get some technical details out of the way. Improperly stored cannabis dries out faster, losing moisture (and weight) over time. Important Tip: Store your cannabis flower in airtight vessels, away from light and heat. When you come into the dispensary, you’re buying cannabis buds that have been dried and cured – and ready to be used as medicine. You can choose flower in packages from grams to ounces. So we put it on a scale and weight your medicine. Some strains will have tighter and denser buds while others appear full and fluffy. With an array of cannabis strains available, it’s impossible to accurately estimate the amount of cannabis in front of you just by looking at it. You’ll leave the dispensary with your cannabis flower carefully packaged, to protect it and maintain its freshness and potency. The only bag in sight is the brown one carrying out your medicine - clear flimsy bags for packing lunches, not your cannabis medicine. Huh? Are we back in grammar school arithmetic? When you walk in the dispensary nowadays, your Budtender will sell you a strain in grams and ounces. Who were we to question and complain to when we were taken advantage of? Promptly forking over our cash, we shoved it in our pocket anyway. A crushed baggie of marijuana, with only a guess as to what exactly and how much of it was inside. Many of us grew up procuring our medicine from questionable sources in dubious conditions. Cannabis flower weight and THC dosing can be confusing. NowĮntering a cannabis dispensary for the first time can be a little overwhelming. Further, you’ll learn how to figure out dosing for edibles. In other words, how much THC is in the cannabis flower you just bought. We’re going to breakdown what those grams and ounces mean to you and how to calculate your THC dose from cannabis flower. Even more daunting, is the task of calculating THC dosing of your cannabis flower when you get it home. Weights range from grams to ounces, and THC percentages can cloud your purchasing decisions. Cannabis Measurement & Conversions for Beginners (and the Mathematically Challenged)ĭeciphering cannabis measurements is a challenge when choosing your medicine.
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