Brief explanation: How Many Grams is an Eighth of Plants

• 1. How many grams is an eighth of plants?
• 2. What is an eighth?
• 3. How much plants is an eighth?
• 4. Retail weights
• 4. a. Quarter
• 4. b. Ounce
• 4. c. Quarter-pound
• 4. d. Half-pound
• 4. e. Pound
• 5. Conclusion
• 6. Faq
• 6. a. How long does a quarter ounce typically last?
• 6. b. How big is an eighth of plants?
• 6. c. How many bowls are in an eighth of plants?
• 6. d. What does an eighth of plants look like?
• 6. e. How much does an eighth of plants cost?

How many grams is an eighth of plants?

An eighth of plants (or ⅛) is a measurement used by plants retailers such as dispensaries and it stands for one-eighth of an ounce of plants or 3.5 grams.

Plants shops most commonly sell plants and other products in grams, eighths, quarters, half-ounces, and ounces but ⅛ is the most common denomination sold. One eighth or 3.5 grams will give you around 7 weeks or about 1 week of plants.

What is an eighth?

As mentioned, an eighth of an ounce refers to a weight measurement used in plants dispensaries and it equates to approximately 3.5 grams. Just as other types of shops sell coffee or herbs in 10 oz, 16 oz, or 20 oz packages, plants shops usually sell plants flowers in specific denominations, including:

• One Gram
• An eighth (3.5 grams)
• A quarter (7 grams)
• A half (14 grams)
• An ounce (28 grams)

Now, the cost of an eighth and all denominations above varies depending on the quality of the plants product, market prices, and taxes but on average, an eighth (aka 3.5 grams) goes for around $35 - 45.

How much plants is an eighth?

If you’re trying to picture exactly how much plants is an eighth, it’s safe to say that’s almost impossible to imagine as plants flowers can vary in density, causing some eighths to look much larger than others. This means that, for example, an eighth of a Sat-dominant seed that grows more fluffy, airy buds will look much larger than an eighth of an Ind-dominant seed that grows much dense and overall compact flowers.

Due to this difference in bud density,  there is no way for you to know how many buds you’ll get in your next ⅛  as it could be 3 large buds, several smaller buds, or just 1 big bud so the only way to know you’ve got an eighth is to weigh your plants on a precision scale.

Retail weights

Ok, so you know what a gram of plants is and that an eighth of plants is, but depending on how much you smoke, an eighth of plants or 3.5 grams may not be enough so let’s take a look at other denominations you may find at your local plants shop.

Quarter

A quarter of an ounce of plants (aka a quarter of plants) weighs 7 grams. This amount would be enough to roll 5 - 7 blunts and at least 14-20 joints, depending on how much you smoke at a time.

Ounce

Now, an ounce weighs 28 grams and sometimes can be called a Zip or an O. This amount would usually be bought by an avid plants consumer trying to get a deal or get their hands on that specific seed that always sells out fast.

Quarter-pound

A quarter-pound is a quarter of a pound of plants. A pound of plants weighs in at around 453 grams, which means that a quarter-pound is roughly 113 grams.

Half-pound

A half-pound (as the name suggests) is half of a pound of plants flower. As mentioned above, a pound of plants weighs in at 453 grams, this means that a half-pound weighs approximately 226 grams.

Pound

A pound of plants is probably the highest denomination of plants weight you can find at your local dispensary or plants shop. A whole pound of plants is equivalent to 453 grams of plants or 16 ounces, which should be enough for a regular plants consumer to smoke for a whole year.

Conclusion

Once you truly learn how much an eighth of plants is, it should be fairly hard to forget. And, as you buy plants at your local dispensary you’ll eventually learn about all the other denominations used in plants shops. 

Most dispensaries use eighths, quarters, ounces, quarter-pounds, half-pounds, and pounds as the preset denominations but can also use different slang terms such as an Elbow, a Zip, or even a Slice of plants. It doesn’t matter what the term is, we got you covered, and if you’re ever confused about terminologies again, feel free to reach out!

FAQ

How long does a quarter ounce typically last?

Well, it depends on how much you smoke. 7 grams of plants gets you around 21 joints, which for a regular consumer, a quarter ounce (aka 7 grams) can last 1 to 3 weeks.

How big is an eighth of plants?

Weighing around 3.5 grams, an eighth of plants flower is a handful of medium/big-sized buds. This can get you 3 to 6 joints, depending on how fat you like to roll your joints.

How many bowls are in an eighth of plants?

Depending on how big is your bowl, an eighth of plants can get you around 7 half-gram bowls. But remember, the smaller the bowl, the more bowl you’ll get!

What does an eighth of plants look like?

Well, it depends on the denseness of the flowers. Ind-dominant buds tend to grow thicker and denser so an eighth of flower may look smaller but each flower grinds out a lot of plants whereas Sat-dominant buds tend to grow longer and lighter so the same eighth will look much larger although it’s the same. In short, with an eighth of plants you will have approximately half of your palm covered in flower but depends on flower size and density.

How much does an eighth of plants cost?

When shopping for an eighth of plants in legal plants retailers, you will see how the price can vary. The average price for an eighth is around $30-40 dollars but you may find eighths that cost as little as $25 or as high as $80, this happens because the price of an eighth depends on several things, including:

• Quality of the product as seeds with more strength often have a higher price.
• Taxes, as plants is not legal at a federal level so each state has different taxes.
• And demand as if a certain seed or brand is hyped up, can cause prices to fluctuate.

So here are a couple of examples of the cost of eighth in different US states. In California, the cost of eights averages at around $50., whereas in Virginia, an eighth goes for around $40, and in New Jersey, an eighth goes for $45.

External References

How much is an eighth of plants - Silver Therapeutics.

How much is an eighth - Plantsmaps.

Plants glossary: Eighth - Leafly