You might have heard of the phrase “an eighth of weed” and due to the setting probably felt too embarrassed to ask how much weed is in an eighth. An eighth, as it is sometimes referred to, is a measure of dried cannabis that is purchased by weed consumers on the regular. It is the equivalent of 3.5 grams of weed.
A gram of weed, also known as a dime bag or a DUB, is the tiniest measure of dried flower. Most joints are usually rolled with one gram of weed. A gram should be the size of a walnut or even a kumquat, but not that of a blueberry. It helps to be able to estimate the weight of weed just by looking at it.
How Many Grams is an 8th of Weed?
If you have been to a cannabis dispensary you might have noticed that most jars are marked an eighth. As mentioned earlier, this is a common weed serving that contains 3.5 grams of cannabis or one ounce.
In practical terms, an eighth of weed will give you three and a half one-gram marijuana joints or seven smaller joints (half a gram). You can also use this to make a sizable amount of cannabutter; several recipes use this measurement.
What’s the price for an eighth?
While this will vary based on locations and brand, most dispensaries will stick in the neighborhood of $30-$70.
What about a 5-gram eighth?
Seeing this measurement on a product can be confusing, you might even think that someone is trying to scam you. Hold your breath, this just means that the weed is being sold at a discounted price. At the price of an eight (3.5 grams), you will be getting 5 grams. This is 1.5 grams more than a one-gram blunt and some spliffs.
By now you should know that a quarter of weed is 7 grams of weed.
The Difference in Retail Weights of Weed
While an eighth is the most common retail weight used in dispensaries, you can expect to come across other weights behind the counter. Before you get confused again, let us shed some light.
Quarter
Just like it is in math, a quarter is two times an eighth; it contains double the amount of cannabis. Therefore, if an eight has 3.5 grams, then a quarter must have 7 solid grams of cannabis.
Ounce
An ounce of weed contains 28 grams of cannabis. If you do your math correctly you will find that this is the same as an eight. An ounce is colloquially referred to as an O.
Quarter-pound
This might take your mind to burgers, right? Well, this measure is also common in weed dispensaries and is the equivalent of 113.4 grams of weed. It is also the same as four ounces of weed. That is a load of cannabis; 113 one-gram joints to smoke. The slang for it is QP.
Pound
A pound is rare, it’s a whopping 453 grams of weed or 16 ounces. It is also called an elbow or a pack and can cost as much as $3,000.
FAQ: How Many Grams is an 8th of Weed?
A1. An 8th of weed is equivalent to 3.5 grams.
A2. The most common amount of weed purchased is an 8th, which is equivalent to 3.5 grams.
A3. Yes, it is possible to purchase more than an 8th of weed, such as a quarter (7 grams) or a half (14 grams).
Final Note
An eighth is a common measure for weed in a dispensary. Knowing how much is in an eighth not only makes you look like a pro but it is also good for planning for bit-sized weed recipes.
