Cannabis Concentrate Dosage Chart: THC mg Guide

A starting dose of cannabis concentrate is 1 to 2.5 mg of THC for a new or low-tolerance user. Concentrates run 60 to 90 percent THC, so one rice-grain dab can hold 15 to 40 mg of THC. That is 2 to 4 times a standard 10 mg edible serving. Weigh your concentrate, multiply by its THC percentage, and divide the result into measured portions before you inhale or ingest anything.

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How to Calculate THC mg in a Concentrate

Labels list total THC as a percentage. Convert that percentage into milligrams with four steps.

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1. Weigh the concentrate on a gram scale and write the weight in grams.
2. Convert grams to milligrams by multiplying by 1,000. A 0.05 g dab equals 50 mg of material.
3. Multiply the material weight by the THC percentage written as a decimal. A 50 mg dab at 80 percent THC equals 40 mg of THC.
4. Divide the total by the number of doses you plan to take from that portion.

Example: 1 g of shatter labeled 85 percent THC holds 850 mg of THC. Split it into 0.02 g pieces and each piece carries about 17 mg of THC.

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Cannabis Concentrate Dosage Chart by THC mg

• 1 to 2.5 mg: microdose. First-time users and anyone returning after a break.
• 2.5 to 5 mg: low dose. Mild euphoria, low risk of anxiety.
• 5 to 10 mg: moderate dose. The standard edible serving in most legal states.
• 10 to 25 mg: strong dose. Daily users with an established tolerance.
• 25 to 50 mg: high dose. Heavy concentrate users only.
• 50 mg and above: very high dose. Expect heavy impairment and a longer recovery.

Concentrate Type and Typical THC Range

• Kief: 20 to 50 percent THC
• Hash: 40 to 60 percent THC
• Live resin and wax: 60 to 80 percent THC
• Shatter and budder: 70 to 90 percent THC
• Distillate and live rosin: 80 to 95 percent THC

Inhaled vs Oral Concentrate Timing

Inhaled concentrate takes effect in 1 to 5 minutes, peaks at 10 to 30 minutes, and fades over 1 to 3 hours. Oral concentrate takes 30 to 120 minutes to appear and can last 4 to 8 hours. Do not redose an edible or tincture before the 2-hour mark. Most difficult experiences come from taking a second oral dose before the first one has peaked.

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How to Raise Your Dose Safely

1. Start at 1 to 2.5 mg of THC.
2. Wait 15 minutes for inhaled concentrate or 2 hours for oral.
3. Record the effects in writing, including onset time and peak intensity.
4. Add 1 to 2 mg only at your next session, never inside the same one.
5. Hold at each new level for at least two sessions before raising it again.
6. Cap your daily total at a level you have already tested.

When to Stop or Lower the Dose

• Racing heart, nausea, or a feeling of panic
• Confusion or trouble speaking
• Any dose that leaves you impaired the next morning

CBD can soften the edge of a high-THC dose. Water, rest, and a calm room help more than another dab. Keep concentrates away from alcohol, and never drive after use.