

What is an Eighth,
Quarter, Half, or
Ounce of Weed?
(Visual Guide)

Blog - Lifestyle - What is an Eighth,

Quarter, Half, or Ounce of Weed? (Visual
Guide)

By Kat Austin | Lifestyle

00:00 00:51

Cannabis is sold in preset denominations.

You may have heard some of them before
– gram, eighth, quarter. But a quarter of
what? What do these numbers mean in
practical terms? What does a gram, or a
quarter, or an eighth, look like? Good
questions.

When people talk about the quantity and

price of a given amount of cannabis, the
baseline denominator is an ounce. So
when you see pricing for eighths and
quarters, those are 1/8th’s or 1/4th’s of an
ounce, respectively. Let’s put that into
perspective.

Note: because cannabis buds are natural

products that vary in density and
composition, the appearance of a set
weight may vary slightly from strain to
strain, and even crop to crop. This isn’t
meant to be a hard-and-fast rule, just a
general guide for “eyeballing it.”  Each
bag, jar, or bottle will look slightly
different, and that’s okay.

pound?

How many grams are in a quarter

ounce?

How many grams in an ounce of weed?

How much is an eighth of weed?

What does an eighth of weed look like?

How many eighths are in an ounce?

How much is a half oz of cannabis??

How much is a zip of weed?

What Is A Gram Of
Weed?

A gram is the smallest amount of

cannabis that you can reasonably
expect to purchase from
a caregiver or dispensary. If you
aren’t sure whether you’ll like a
certain strain, a gram is a perfect
amount to give it a test drive without
over-committing yourself.

1GRAM

1/2GRAM

1/4GRAM

For reference, a pre-roll from the

dispensary typically weighs in
around a gram, and hand-rolled
joints will range from .25
gram pinners to 1+ gram cones.
Grams of cannabis flower will cost
anywhere from $7-15, making them
one of the least efficient quantities
to purchase from a cost-saving
perspective.

This is also true of organic hemp

flower from places like Canna
Comforts: one of our favorites, 24K,
runs about $7 per gram for high-
CBD, low-THC strains. Similarly, this
Delta-8 Purple Kush from Vida
Optima runs for around $6.80 per
gram

A gram is a great amount for testing

a new strain by packing a one-
hitter for just enough to get an idea
of the flavors and effects of a
particular strain or crop.

What Is An Eighth Of
Weed? (3.5 Grams)

An eighth is 1/8th of an ounce and is

equivalent to 3.5 grams. It’s the most
common weight purchased by
cannabis consumers due to its
affordability and convenience.

Eighths are ideal for casual to

moderate smokers. An eighth can be
rolled into roughly 7 half-
gram joints or 14 quarter-
gram bowls. The price of an eighth of
cannabis can vary greatly around the
country, but they generally range
from $25-$55 in Colorado/California
to upwards of $60 on the East Coast
(you can pick up an eighth of Canna
Comfort’s 24K organic hemp flower
for only $25).

I’ve discovered you can even fit an

eighth of rolled cannabis in a safety
case.

What Is A Quarter Of
Weed? (7 Grams)

A quarter – sometimes referred to as

a quad – is 1/4th of an ounce and
weighs in at 7 grams. Buying by the
quarter is also very common as it
allows heavier smokers to really get
acquainted with a strain – an eighth
can go quickly!

At the quarter ounce level, some

minor price breaks can sometimes
be seen (depending on the specific
dispensary or caregiver) but don’t
expect them.  Depending on your
area, a quarter ounce of cannabis
can run anywhere between $50 to
$100.  A quarter of hemp flower will
generally run around $50.

Canna Comfort’s excellent 24K is

only $45 per Quarter.

What Is A Half
Ounce? (14 Grams)

A half-ounce equates to 14 grams of

cannabis. Substantial price breaks, in
terms of price per gram, typically
begin at the half-ounce quantity. For
reference, many infused butter/oil
recipes (for edibles) call for a half-
ounce of dried cannabis.

You are absolutely free and able to

cook with less, just be aware that,
depending on your recipe, it may
lower the potency of the finished
edibles.

What Is An Ounce Of
Cannabis? (28
Grams)

An ounce of cannabis (or an ounce of

anything, for that matter) weighs 28
grams. Also known as a zip, buying
by the ounce is the most cost-
effective way to purchase legal
cannabis. In fact, many dispensaries
and caregivers offer ounce specials. If
you are a daily cannabis or hemp
flower consumer, ounces are the way
to go.

For reference, Canna Comforts’ Suver

Haze strain runs only $85 for an
ounce.

Side By Side Weed

Weight

Pro Tip: Grind Your

Cannabis
For slower-burning joints and bowls
(aka getting more out of your herb of
choice), it is imperative that
you grind your cannabis into small,
even bits.  Doing this by hand can be
a tedious task, so we recommend
investing in a quality grinder that
suits your needs and smoking style.

There are a variety of grinders

designed to do this – check out our
guide to the Best Weed Grinder to
find one that matches your
needs! you can check out.

Bonus: Try High CBD

Strains
Bonus: Try High CBD Strains

Did you know that you can purchase

CBD legally online now? While there
are abundant types of CBD
concentrates and isolates, Canna
Comforts offers organic, non-GMO
hemp flower strains and CBD
concentrates (buy it here) that look,
smell, feel, and smoke just like their
high-THC muses, without the high
associated with cannabis. Or, check
out Delta-8 a hemp-derived
cannabinoid that causes mildly
psychoactive effects.

high cbd cannabis

Canna Comforts‘ top-shelf hemp

flower offers a complete cannabinoid
profile in a federally legal form that
offers a familiar experience for
seasoned cannabis consumers
looking to up their CBD intake.

We especially like Lifter

and 24K (especially topped with a
little Elektra kief!), but their rich
variety of strains ensures that there’s
a flower for every need.

Delta-8

Alternatively, if you’re not interested

in CBD, check out Delta-8 Flower.
We particularly like the Indica Strains
from Vida Optima

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Start with a gram or eighth

to try a new strain – It might
cost more per gram, but
you won’t be stuck with a
bunch of a strain that
doesn’t work for you!

Price breaks generally start

at the half ounce, the
weight required for most
infused butter/oil recipes
(making that batch of
brownies you’ve been
contemplating a bit more
economical).

Buying by the ounce is the

most cost-effective,
especially if you’re a daily
cannabis or hemp flower
consumer.

Frequently Asked
Questions On How
Much Weed Weighs
We realize you may still have some
unanswered questions, so we put
together this FAQ section so you can
quickly reference the answers.

Quick Weed Weight Guide:

Weed
Weight In Grams
Measurement
1 eighth of weed 3.543 grams
1 quarter ounce
7.087 grams
weed
1 half ounce weed 14.175 grams
3/4 ounce weed 21.262 grams
1 ounce weed 28.345 grams
16 ounces (453.592
1 pound weed
grams)

How Many Grams

Are In A Quarter
Pound?
A quarter pound of weed weighs 113
grams, or approximately 4 ounces. If
you’re wondering how much a
quarter pound of weed costs, I’d
suggest checking out our article that
specifically addresses how much
weed costs.

How Many Grams

Are In A Quarter
Ounce?
There are a total of 7 grams in a
quarter ounce of cannabis. For more
on how much a quarter ounce of
weed costs, check out this article on
weed prices.

How Many Grams In

An Ounce Of Weed?
There are 28 grams in an ounce of
weed. If you’re curious how much an
ounce of high quality bud costs, you
can find the answer here.

How Much Is An
Eighth Of Weed?
There are 3.5 grams in an eighth of
weed. To find out how much an
eighth of cannabis flowers will cost
you, check out our article on weed
prices.

What Does An
Eighth Of Weed
Look Like?
Great question! Scroll up a ways and
you’ll see a photo we took of an
eighth of weed so you can see what
it looks like. We’ve also
photographed some other common
amounts of weed for comparison.

How Many Eighths

Are In An Ounce?
There are eight (8) eighths in an
ounce of weed—hence the name!

How Much Is A Half

Oz Of Cannabis??
A half ounce (oz for short) of weed
weighs in at 14 grams. If you want to
know how much a half oz of
cannabis costs, we’ve written
an article on weed prices that you’ll
find helpful.

How Much Is A Zip

Of Weed?
A zip is the colloquial term for an
ounce of weed which weighs in at 28
grams. It is called a “zip” because the
volume of cannabis generally fills a
standard zip lock bag.

You may also like....

powered by Mantis

VIEW ALL LEARN CATEGORIES

RECENT POSTS  

The 10 Best Bongs of 2022:

als Glass, Ceramic, Heavy Duty

How to Pass a Mouth Swab

bis Drug Test: Easy Guide For
All Situations (2022)

How to Get Rid of Weed

22) Smell

The 10 Best Ashtrays to

& Level Up Your Smoke Sesh
Table of Contents  