A Guide to Cannabis Quantities – Canada

A Guide to Cannabis Quantities

How big is an ounce, a gram, an eighth – what exactly does it mean? Here’s a guide to cannabis quantities that you can learn, especially if you are new to cannabis.

Cannabis flower is often sold in quantities, ranging from 1 gram to one ounce. Thus, the central confusion in cannabis quantities is the conceptualization of weight by which it typically depends on both product size and density. For example, buds can be large with spindly leaves or dense and compact, but the two can still weigh the same amount.

How to Convert Ounces of Weed to Grams

Here’s a quick conversion guide from ounces of weed into grams for your reference.

•         Eighth (1/8) ounce = 3.5 grams
•         Quarter (1/4) ounce = 7 grams
•         Half (1/2) ounce = 14 grams
•         Full (1) ounce = 28 grams

Ounces vs Grams of Weed

One Gram

•  The smallest amount of cannabis you can buy.
• It can roll about two joints or three to four bowls.
• A gram is a substantial amount for testing a new flower or trying to get an idea of the flavors and effects of an extra strain.

Three and a Half Grams or An Eighth

• It is enough to roll about seven joints.
•  This is ideal for casual to moderate smokers.
• It is the most common weight purchased by cannabis consumers because of its affordability and convenience.
• An eighth can typically last a light user to two to three weeks.
• It can last a moderate to the heavy user up to one week.

Seven Grams or Quarter Ounce

• Will get you 14 joints.
• Buying a quarter allows the smoker to get acquainted with the strain.
• A quarter can last up to two weeks for moderate users and four weeks.

14 Grams or Half Ounce

• Can roll nearly 30 joints.
• Substantial price breaks, in terms of price per gram, typically begin at the half-ounce quantity.
• This is typically purchased by moderate smokers who would like to keep strain for longer than a couple of weeks or seven days for heavy users.

28 Grams or Full Ounce

•  Can get you nearly 60 joints or pack upwards of 100 bowls.
• It is known as a Zip, buying by once is the most cost-effective to purchase legal cannabis.
• This is best if you are a daily cannabis consumer.
• When purchasing an ounce, you might want to consider what you’ll need a large quantity for.