Written by Joshua Sosin

If you're looking for new cannabis strains online, you're probably coming across a lot of different measurements.

Weed is often measured in grams and ounces, and if you're not already familiar with the terminology, you might have a hard time knowing how much cannabis flower is in each measurement.

We're here to help you out. In this post, we'll answer the question, "What is an eighth of weed?" and walk you through the basics of weed measurements and pricing.

Table of Contents

• How Many Grams of Weed Are in an Eighth of Cannabis?

  • Why Is Weed Measured in Eighths?

  • What Does an Eighth of Weed Look Like?

• How Long Does an Eighth of Weed Last?

• How Long Does an Eighth of Weed Last?

• How Much Does an Eighth Cost?

• Is It Legal To Buy an Eighth of Weed?

• More Weed Measurements To Know

• Buy an Eighth of Weed Online

How Many Grams of Weed Are in an Eighth?

An eighth refers to an eighth of an ounce — 3.5 grams. This standard weed measurement is based on weight, which is important to know when buying cannabis at a local dispensary or an online shop like Mood.

One-eighth of an ounce is 3.5 grams, which makes a full ounce of weed 28 grams.

Why Is Weed Measured in Eighths?

An eighth of weed is one of the most common measurements used in the cannabis industry. This is because 3.5 grams is a reasonable amount for one person to evenly distribute into a few joints or bowls.

3.5 grams is one of the smallest common quantities of weed — the only one that's smaller is a gram.

Both of these measurements can be perfect purchases for light users who want to partake occasionally without overspending.

What Does an Eighth of Weed Look Like?

Most of the time, an eighth of weed is about the size of a small handful of buds. However, the specific volume will depend on the weed strain, its moisture content, and the presence of denser buds.

For example, a dense Indica strain might look smaller because its buds are more compact. On the other hand, a fluffy Sativa strain might look larger.

Since multiple factors can make an eighth of weed look different, the best way to accurately measure it is based on weight rather than appearance.

How Long Does an Eighth of Weed Last?

If you're a light user, an eighth can last quite a while — sometimes several weeks. You might be able to roll six or more joints with an eighth of an ounce, especially if you prefer less than a single gram per joint.

If you're a moderate user — someone who smokes weed almost daily — you can expect for an eighth to last around three days.

If you smoke in multiple sessions per day, you might go through an eighth of weed within a day or so, depending on your consumption method of choice.

For example, you can pack an entire eighth into a bowl and use it all up in a few sessions.

How Much Does an Eighth of Weed Cost?

The cost of one-eighth of weed can also vary greatly based on the specific weed strain and where you get it from.

At Mood, we split our different strain types into three pricing and quality categories: economy, premium, and top-shelf.

An eighth of weed in the economy category (for example, our Tropicana Cherry Cookies Strain) costs about $40.

Super Goof, a high-potency premium strain, is $48 per eighth.

A top-shelf strain like Pluto, a powerful Indica hybrid, costs around $54.

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Is It Legal To Buy an Eighth of Weed?

Thanks to the Farm Bill, you can order both smaller and larger quantities of THCa hemp flower online.

This bill separates hemp from marijuana, distinguishing the two based on Delta-9 THC content by dry weight.

Based on the Farm Bill, hemp is completely legal, while buying and selling marijuana is still against the law.

Hemp is defined as any cannabis flower that contains no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight. This is the weed sold at legal cannabis dispensaries like Mood.

More Weed Measurements To Know

In addition to an eighth of weed, there are a few more measurements worth knowing about:

• Half-gram – Sometimes sold in pre-rolls.

• Gram - The standard for pre-rolls in the Mood Shop, and the smallest amount we offer for flower.

• Five grams – A common bulk buy for regular users. Not offered in the Mood Shop.

• Seven grams - Two-eighths of weed. Available in the Mood Shop.

• 14 grams - About half an ounce of weed. Available in the Mood Shop.

• 28 grams (one ounce) - The largest amount we sell in the Mood Shop.

• Quarter-pound (QP) – Four ounces or 113 grams.

• Half-pound (HP) – Eight ounces or 226 grams.

• Pound (LB) – 16 ounces or 448 grams.

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