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Weed Measurements: Quantities and Prices (with Weed Table)
Don’t worry, we got you covered! Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, this article provides professional weed measurements and slang measurements so that you know exactly what amount of weed you’re buying, selling (as a Budtender), or consuming.
After reading this article you’ll be comfortable with the units of measurement for weed. You’ll no longer wonder or guess how much is in a zip of weed weight, what makes up an eighth gram, or what are the units of measurement for weed. You will be informed on grams versus ounces plus you’ll get other information like our easy to understand weed measurements table that will ensure your next cannabis experience isn’t just good but perfect!
Bookmark this page for the times you need a weed measurements reminder or hint. If you’re ready to become an expert in weed measurements, keep reading now!
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Weed Measurements
There are two basic units of measurement for weed: grams and ounces.
Most often you’ll come across measurements in dry flower form, meaning that the weight does not include the water content lost during curing, which is the drying process.
Gram
A gram is the smallest unit of measurement for cannabis and is most commonly used when purchasing smaller amounts. A single gram of weed tends to be enough for a few joints, depending on how it’s packed. The average amount of weed in a single joint is 0.32 grams.
An gram of weed is equal in weight to:
- A paper clip
- 1 U.S. dollar bill
- A stick of chewing gum
Ounce
An ounce (or 28.35 grams) is the largest unit of weed measurement and is used to purchase larger quantities of cannabis flower in legal dispensaries.
An ounce of weed is equal in weight to:
- 28 paper clips
- A standard pencil
- A slice of whole grain bread
- 10 pennies
- 5 quarters
Weed Measurements Table
Below is a weed measurements table with the language for the professional weed measurement, slang measurement, unit metric, and average price for medium grade cannabis flower.
| Professional Weed Measurements | Slang Measurements | Ounces (Rounded) | Ounces | Grams | Pounds | Average Price for Medium Grade Flower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half gram | Dime | 0.02 oz | 0.0176 | 0.5 gram | -- | $4.00 - $7.00 |
| Gram | Dub | 0.04 oz | 0.0352 | 1 gram | -- | $9.00 - $20.00 |
| Eighth ounce | Eighth | ⅛ oz | 0.1234 | 3.5 grams | -- | $25.00 - $40.00 |
| Quarter ounce | Quarter | ¼ oz | 0.2469 | 7 grams | -- | $55.00 - $75.00 |
| Half ounce | Half | ½ oz | 0.4938 | 14 grams | -- | $120.00 - $140.00 |
| Ounce | Ounce, Full O, Z, Zip | 1 oz | 1.0 | 28 grams | -- | $230.00 - $280.00 |
| Pound | -- | 16 oz | 15.0827 | 448 grams | 1 pound | No state permits the legal sale of a pound of weed to a Customer or Patient |
What are the units of measurement for weed
The common units of measurement for weed are:
- Half gram, 0.5 gram of 0.5 g
- Gram, 1 gram or 1.0 g
- Eighth ounce, 0.1234 ounce or ⅛ oz
- Quarter ounce, 0.2469 ounce or ¼ oz
- Half ounce, 0.4938 ounce or ½ oz
- Ounce, 1 ounce or 1 oz
Professional Weed Measurements
Professional weed measurements are the most professional/proper verbal way to describe an amount of cannabis. Professional weed measurements are typically used in a legal cannabis dispensary (between a Budtender and Customer/Patient), when speaking with law enforcement, when speaking with compliance agencies, when speaking with anti-cannabis groups or individuals, and when speaking with the press.
Slang Measurements
Slang measurements are informal verbal language that may be used to describe an amount of weed. The most popular slang measurements are:
- Dime = $4.00 – $7.00 worth of cannabis flower, 0.0176 oz or 0.5 g
- Dub = $9.00 – $20.00 worth of cannabis flower, 0.0352 oz or 1 g
- Eighth = $25.00 – $40.00 worth of cannabis flower, 0.1234 oz or 3.5 g
- Quarter = $55.00 – $75.00 worth of cannabis flower, 0.2469 oz or 7 g
- Half = $120.00 – $140.00 worth of cannabis flower, 0.4938 oz or 14 g
- Zip = $230.00 – $280.00 worth of cannabis flower, 1 oz or 28 g
Ounce of Weed Slang
Names for an ounce of weed using slang are “zip”, “O,” “Full O,” or “Z.”
Zip of Weed Weight
A zip of weed is slang for an ounce of cannabis (28 grams). A zip of weed weight is equal to the consumption of:
- 88 joints when each joint is rolled at 0.32 grams per joint
- 56 bowls when each bowl is packed using 0.5 grams per bowl
- 23 blunts when each blunt is packed at 1.2 grams per blunt
Weed Measurements FAQs
How long should 3.5 grams last?
3.5 grams is equal to 7 bowls when a bowl is packed at 0.5 grams per bowl. If one bowl is smoked per day, then 3.5 grams should last 7 days.
3.5 grams is equal to about 3 blunts when a blunt is packed at 1.2 grams per blunt. If one blunt is smoked per day, then 3.5 grams should last 3 days.
Is 24 grams an ounce of weed?
Is weed measured in mg or g?
How to eyeball weed?
For instance, if you want to eyeball a gram of cannabis flower then you should know it looks like three moderate sized nugs and is equal in weight to a paper clip or stick of chewing gum.
For instance, if you want to eyeball an ounce of weed then you should know it looks like 14 moderate sized nugs and is equal in weight to 10 pennies or 5 quarters.
How do you ask for a quarter of weed?
- I would like a ¼ ounce of flower.
- I would like a quarter of flower.
- I would like 7 grams of flower.
Conclusion
A proper understanding of weed measurements is an essential part of a positive cannabis experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a connoisseur, you’ve now gained the knowledge necessary to understand precise weed measurements.
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