Sometime after high school we swore off fractions, then cannabis rolled up like, “Hey, what’s ⅛ of an ounce?” If you’ve ever squinted at a jar wondering whether you’re holding 3.5g or the world’s fluffiest placebo, this is your survival guide. We’ll translate the common weights and the slang (dime, dub, zip, elbow), show you what they equal in grams, and convert those numbers to pre-rolled cones so your stash and your sessions make sense.
How Much Is What? (Your One-Stop Weed Measurements Guide)
G or Gram (1 g) — the baseline weed measurement
The gram is your foundation in cannabis weights: small, simple, and perfect for testing a new strain or rolling a quick personal. Remember though that visuals may lie, but scales don’t; dense buds can look tiny and still weigh true.
Slice or Eighth (⅛ oz = 3.5 g) — the most common cannabis weight
The people’s champ of weed measurements. Most folks buy eighths because the price-per-gram makes sense and it lasts through a week of chill sessions… unless your “week” involves Mario Kart tournaments and two roommates.
Quad or Quarter (¼ oz = 7 g) — value without overstocking
A quarter balances value with freshness so you’re not babysitting a jar forever. Great if you’re filling multiple pre-rolled cones for you and your buddy.
Half (½ oz = 14 g) — host-mode inventory
If you’re batch-filling pre-rolled cones or sharing regularly, a half ounce makes the math and the budget smile.
Zip / Z or Ounce (1 oz ≈ 28 g) — the classic “stock up” size
The pantry staple of weed measurements. In most legal markets, a zip is the top rung for everyday shoppers. An ounce is often the largest amount you can purchase in a single retail transaction thanks to possession limits. On the industry side, it’s a different game: licensed buyers and dispensary operators source much larger lots (think pounds; and in some supply chains, kilograms) for inventory, testing, and production. Technically an ounce is 28.3495 g, but the industry rounds off to 28 g so we all survive the math.
Note: Rounding explains why some folks call a pound 448 g (16 × 28) instead of 453.6 g. This is for convenience and not a conspiracy.
QP or Quarter-Pound (¼ lb ≈ 112–113 g) — bulk without warehouse vibes
When you’re batch-filling pre-rolled cones or locking in price-per-gram, a QP is the “we actually planned ahead” move. It’s four ounces of flower, which means plenty of room to portion by session size and still have backup for later, as long as you store it right.
Don’t Get Shorted: Weed Measurements Shopping Checklist
You’ve nailed the weed measurements; now let’s make sure your cash isn’t doing CrossFit. This is the quick, skimmable system for reading labels, calculating price per gram, portioning into pre-rolled cones, and storing your stash so the weight (and burn) stays honest.
Read the Label (Net Weight & Rounding)
Regulated packages list net weight; flower only, not the jar. The number on a fresh, sealed package should match the label.
- Scale sanity check: If something seems off, weigh at home on a 0.01 g digital scale. Tare the container (zero it), then weigh the flower. Keep the packaging/receipt; good retailers will fix underweights.
- Ignore visuals: Dense buds look smaller than fluffy ones. Weight beats volume every time.
- Dollars ≠ grams: “Nick/dime/dub” are prices, not weights. Always confirm the grams.
Price-Per-Gram (PPG) Calculator
Use PPG to compare jars, deals, and sizes without mental gymnastics.
Formula: PPG = Total Price ÷ Total Grams
Example: $40 eighth (3.5 g) → 40 ÷ 3.5 = $11.43/g
Example: $220 ounce (28 g) → 220 ÷ 28 = $7.86/g
Pro move: Compare out-the-door prices (taxes included), not just the shelf tag.
Portion Guide: Cannabis Weights in Pre-Rolled Cones
Cones make cannabis weights predictable. Standardize your sessions so the only surprise is which snack you demolish afterward. Below is a visual guide on weed measurement equivalents in RAW pre rolled cones.
- G (1g) : ~3–4 Dogwalker Cones (0.25–0.35 g each) or 1–2 of 1¼ Size Pre rolls (0.5–0.75 g)
- Eighth (3.5g) : ~10–14 RAW Dogwalkers, 4–7 of 1¼ cones , 3–4 98 Specials (~0.9–0.95 g) , or 2–3 King Size Pre rolled cones (~1–1.25 g)
- Quad (7g) : ~20–28 Dogwalker Cones , 9–14 of 1¼ Pre rolled cones ; 5–7 RAW King Size Cones
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Half (14g) : ~40–56 Dogwalkers • 18–28 of 1¼ • 14–15 98 Specials • 11–14 King Size
Tip: label by strain/effect for grab-and-go sanity - Zip (28g) : ~80–112 Dogwalkers • 37–56 of 1¼ • 29–31 98 Specials • 22–28 King Size
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QP (112g) : ~320–448 Dogwalkers • ~150–224 of 1¼ Size Pre Rolls • ~118–124 98 Specials • ~90–112 King Size
Tip: Split into smaller, labeled jars; keep cool/dark/dry; avoid placing humidity packs directly on gum lines if you’re pre-filling cones
Heads-Up: Know Your Legal Possession Limits
Before you start flexing your new found skills, remember the boring-but-important bit: cannabis possession limits are a thing. Check your local laws and regulations so you know the max you can legally carry or buy in one go—staying inside the lines beats explaining math to a judge.
Storage for Freshness & Consistent Weight
Now that you have done all that work, here are some tips to keep your carefully measured grams from turning into crispy sadness.
- Environment: Cool, dark, dry. Avoid heat/sunlight; skip bathrooms, kitchens, gloveboxes.
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Humidity: Flower likes ~55–62% RH. Don’t park humidity packs directly on a cone’s gum line.
- Portioning: Bought big (hello, QP)? Split into smaller opaque, airtight jars so you only open what you’ll use soon.
- Labeling: Note strain, pack date, cone size (e.g., “0.5 g 1¼”). Future-you will high-five present-you.
Get the most from your stash: learn cannabis weights, compare by price per gram, and standardize with RAW pre-rolled cones. Fewer surprises, better sessions. Discover the RAW Cone Difference and choose the cone size that fits your flow.
Disclaimer: We sell empty pre rolled cones only. For adults of legal age in legal markets. This serves as educational content; not medical or legal advice.
