A gram, an eighth, an ounce–what does it all mean? We’ve all been
there at one point. Attempting to make sense of the names associated
with different cannabis quantities can be challenging. Central to the
confusion is conceptualization of weight, which depends on both product
size and density.
If you are new to cannabis, we hope this video and visual guide will
provide you with a general framework to wrap your head around the common
sale quantities for flower. Keep in mind that these depictions are
approximations, given that density varies (at times drastically) between
products. In other words, a dense cannabis flower can look a lot
smaller than a fluffy bud and still carry the same weight.
Thankfully, cannabis shops and producers use digital scales to determine the exact weight of your weed before it is packaged. And, if you wish to weigh the weed from your own garden or verify your purchased products, digital scales can easily be found for purchase. Remember that moisture is part of the weight. Cannabis flower will lose weight as it ages and dries out.