How Much is an Ounce of Cannabis & What Can You Do With It?

An ounce of cannabis is 28 grams, which is sometimes referred to as a “zip.” This amount includes around 25-30 flower buds, and it’s often the legal limit for how much you are able to purchase.

Read more to learn about an ounce of marijuana and find answers to the these common questions:

• What is an Ounce of Flower?
• How Much Does an Ounce of Flower Cost?
• What Can You Do with an Ounce & How Long Does It Last?
• Frequently Asked Questions
  
  

An ounce of cannabis is one of the largest amounts of flower you can purchase at a dispensary, and it comes with a significant price tag. Weighing in at 28 grams, this amount will get you 25-30 flower buds, or enough to fill a sandwich-sized plastic bag. The amount of buds may vary, though, depending on the size and density of the strain. 

When putting different flower sizes beside each other, it's clear that an ounce is quite a large amount of cannabis. Here’s how it compares to other marijuana measurements:

• How many grams are in an ounce of marijuana: 28 grams
• How many eighths are in an ounce: 8 eighths
• How many quarters are in an ounce: 4 quarters
  
  

Purchasing an ounce of flower is going to make a hefty impact on your wallet. While the price is dependent on several factors–flower form, strain type, location–you can expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $500. And remember, that doesn’t include taxes! Committing to that large of a quantity and cost is often untenable for cannabis consumers, which is why it’s common for dispensary shoppers to split it up over several different strains. For example, you could purchase a quarter (7 grams) of four different strains, which adds up to an ounce.

There’s plenty you can do with an ounce of marijuana, due to the sheer volume of flower available. With an ounce of flower, you can:

• Roll 28 Joints: Depending on how tightly you roll, you could get around 28 joints from one ounce.
  
  
• Pack 10 One-Hitters: An ounce of marijuana will pack about 120 single-serving pipes (also called one-hitters).
  
  
• Roll 20 Blunts: One ounce of cannabis flower can roll up to 20 blunts.
  
  

Lighter consumers may see an ounce of marijuana lasting up to two months, while more frequent consumers may use an ounce within a month.

Budtenders are always glad to answer your questions about how much flower to purchase for your consumption needs. Here are a few of the most common we hear:

Can I legally possess an ounce of flower?
An ounce of marijuana may possibly exceed the legal possession limit, depending on the local state laws¹. Check the rules and regulations in your area to make sure you are in compliance.

Is it worth it to buy an ounce of flower?
If you've tried different strains and found one that you prefer, you may want to investigate buying an ounce of flower.

Is an ounce the same as a zip of marijuana?
“Zip” is a slang term for one ounce of marijuana, and yes, an ounce of zip is the same as an ounce of marijuana.

Thinking about buying an ounce of your favorite marijuana strain? Visit your local dispensary and your budtender can help and also answer any questions you have.

Sources

1. “State Laws,” norml.org https://norml.org/laws/