How Many Grams in an Eighth of Weed? Explained (2025)
So, how many grams in an eighth of weed? If you’re new to buying bud — or just forgot after a heavy sesh — no shame. An eighth is one of the most common weed measurements you’ll hear tossed around at the dispensary or from your plug. Let’s break it down in stoner-speak so it sticks.
📏 What Does an Eighth Mean in Weed Terms?
An eighth means 1/8 of an ounce, which equals exactly 3.5 grams of weed. You’ll see it written as “⅛” or just hear people say “let me get an eighth.” It’s one of the most popular amounts people buy because it’s affordable and lasts a decent amount of time for most smokers.
💸 How Much Does an Eighth of Weed Cost?
The price of an eighth depends on your state, quality of the bud, and where you’re buying it. Expect:
- Mid-shelf eighth: $25–$35
- Top-shelf eighth: $40–$60+
If you’re buying from a dispensary in a legal state, taxes could bump that even higher. But if you’re scoring from your neighborhood weed dude, it might be cheaper — or sketchier. Choose wisely.
👀 What Does 3.5 Grams of Weed Look Like?
This depends on the density of the nugs, but in general:
- Loose & fluffy buds: looks like a small handful
- Dense & tight: fits in the palm of your hand
Some people say an eighth of weed is about the size of a golf ball. The truth is, 3.5 grams will look different every time depending on the strain. Trust your scale — not your eyes.
🌀 How Many Joints in an Eighth?
Here’s a rough breakdown based on your roll style:
- 0.5g joints: You’ll get 7 decent ones
- 1g joints: More like 3 fat ones
- Bowls/bong hits: Around 10–14 solid rips
Of course, if you’re rolling blunts, it’s gonna go fast. But if you’re microdosing or using a vaporizer, 3.5 grams can actually stretch pretty far.
⏳ How Long Will It Last?
That depends on your tolerance and how you toke:
- Light user (a few hits/day): Can last a week or more
- Moderate user: Expect 3–5 days
- Heavy user: Maybe 1–2 days
If you’re trying to stretch it, use a grinder, pack smaller bowls, or switch to vaping.
😵 Common Mistakes About Weed Measurements
A lot of new smokers think an eighth is some random term or just a dealer special. Nope. It’s an actual weight based on ounces. Here’s what to avoid:
- ❌ Buying “eighths” that are less than 3.5g — always weigh your weed if you can
- ❌ Assuming one eighth = the same amount of joints every time (density matters)
- ❌ Not understanding the rest of the weed weight system
If you’re lost, check out our full breakdown here: Marijuana Weight: Grams, Quarters, and Ounces Explained.
🔗 Related Posts for Stoner Math Help
🔥 Final Hit
Now you know exactly how many grams in an eighth of weed: it’s 3.5. It’s a solid entry point for new smokers and a trusty go-to for seasoned tokers. Whether you’re rolling joints or puffing bowls, it’s the stoner standard — so learn it, live it, smoke it.
3.5 grams. One eighth. All you need to know, man.
Leave a Reply
34 Responses to “How Many Grams in an Eighth of Weed?”
Rebecca
I live in “weed saturated Colorado” and it’s amazing. The dispensaries are generally clumped together in areas that welcome the business. Generally you either live near half a dozen shops or nowhere near any shops.
If you’re still reading because you play with the idea of moving here for the quality of life legal marijuana can buy you should know you still get tested for pot to get and keep most jobs.
Living here is like living in a world where things really are the way they should be. Colorado isn’t perfect, but it’s enlightened and as beautiful as people say.
Dave
I bought 10 grams for like $100 is that a fair deal? it’s not top shelf chronic but is quite stronger than reggie.
Dave
.. oh and i bought it from a friend not a dispensery
roberto flores
an eight is a 50 in da streets u can get 3.5 if u wana get ripped of dumasses
Austin
Roberto ur wrong ive bought eigths its 3.5 and ive biught them in “the streets”
Kaitlyn
I got an ounce for 70 and that’d pretty great cause the quality was amazing.
daniel b
can i get that O for 70?
Erika
When I buy 8ths it be 6 to 7 grams
Erika
For The $40 at that
Pamela
Yikes, I get 5g. For $40 of some homegrown deliciousness
Tom
To commenters above, if your getting something like 6-7 grams or 5g like the other person said then your not getting an eighth. 8th is a mathematical term, stands for 1/8 of an ounce obviously. So if when u ask for an eighth u should be getting 3.5 grams. Some dealers are generous & push it up to like 3.75 or something, but anything more & it’s not an eighth. At that point your just buying how ever many grams your getting for whatever price your paying. At $40 for 6-7 grams it’s obviously can’t be top shelf. U can’t get top shelf at that price even in weed saturated states. Unless your buying weight, like a pound or something. Then the discount u get for buying so much might make it somewhere around $5 a gram, which would get u 6-7 grams for $40
Tom
Or technically if your getting 6-7 grams for $40, it’s closer to your getting a quarter for $40 (obviously if it is 7g’s the. U are getting a quarter). But yeah, not an eighth
Grayson Elder
$50 is the most anyone should pay for an eight , and that would be in a state where it still criminalized.
Nick
I’m in Massachusetts and I buy top of the line shit that’s from a guy that grows it not legally I guess but I get like 3 grams for like 40$ a gram around here usually runs in between 10-15 dollars or if someone is trying to rip you off they charge 20 dollars but I wouldn’t pay 20 for a g an eighth is like 45 to 50 dollars but we don’t really use terms like that around here we usually just ask for like a 40 bag or a 60 bag we usually just see what money we have like say I had 100 dollars I would just ask for a 100 bag so ya that’s how we measure weed in Massachusetts we measure it by the amount of money I guess
Michelle
So I’m new to this. How many joints should I be able to get from an eighth of weed?
Madmatt
Shit i get an ounce for 70
Ashley
Everyone saying they get this and that like dude said an eighth of good quality runs any from $50-60 all depends on what ur getting old g, afcan lush, some sour d then yea ur gana pay if ur getting 6-7 gs for $40-50 bucks then ur getting what u pay for which typically isn’t going b good quality so like dude said if you want an eighth of crib you going to pay 50 to 60 which is worth it if it’s good
Rob
From what I understand it’s $10 a gram. That’s how I look at it because it used to be $5 a month which is $5 a gram but now since loud and all this other shit that came out I just go by the highest price of the most regular you know price for weed and generally what everybody is trying to claim that we did anyway so $10 a gram and 48th which is 3.5 grams it should it should be 35 to 40 bucks now once it becomes a better grade once it gets to that age some dealers do change and take the price of a bit but it’s really no higher than 5060 bucks
Adrian
I just bought an oz of bubblegum for $260(from a dispensary in L.A. I know i paid full retail price but i reckon ill make about $200 profit off it. Gosh you gotta love weed.
Rober Flores is a poser
We just said an 8th is 3.5g
I have a scale and know the grower, and I get my from da streets too and I’ve never seen an 8th cost 50. Unless your a dumbass pooossaaayy
jakes are watching!!
Dude I am in the shitty of the shitty and that would be nj I pay for top of the line shit. girl cookies and official shit for 35 to 40 an 8th. where I go in ny it would be much more or depending who you know. if you pay 50 to or above your getting ripped. lol specially in places it is legal or more around from legal bud. you get 70 j’s from an ounce your getting ripped.
Robchop
Anyone help me out find some bud? I’m in new haven
Dominique BOWENS
I usually buy a 3.5 for $40 and it’s good shit.
Anonymous
I get $50-$60 for 1/2 Oz 14+grams.
In Fresno Ca. Medium Quality.
Pimp daddy
I’m from Chicago a 5 of kush .5 a 20 is a gram an 8th is 3.5 45 to 60 bucks all depending on the quality and if you let yourself get got.k
Jay
I just paid $35 for an 8th of Og is that good Las Vegas
Babygirl
I just got an eight of blue dream for 30 bucks straight up in cali baby
BamaBoi
Come down here I got you a 3.5 fa 50 all day long……No more no less.
BamaBoi
And it’s gonna be what you want.
Bob
Looking for oz of blue dream in SAN Antonio TX.
Who can help?
Jakes a jew
Where im from, people sling dubs for a gram at 20, and dimes, which noone really buys, for 10 at half a gram.
Mindset
I’m getting good good shit in Pennsylvania $9 a gram and I’m talking GOOD GOOD not that usual PA garbage.
Ray
40 for an eighth is what goes for in florida which it passed here we are still waiting for everyone get there shit straight with that…
Dusty
Right now I can get you a pound of your choice for $1200