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Edible Dosage Calculator

Use this calculator to find out how much each serving should weigh when dividing a batch of batter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use this calculator?

Want to make sure that your edibles all have the same dose when you make edibles? Use this serving size calculator to help! This recipe serving size calculator is the best way to make sure that each serving has the same amount of THC or CBD every time.

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Is a cannabis edible dosage calculator called anything else?

Yes! A calculator for making edibles could have many names. A cannabis edible dosage calculator is also called a cannabis serving size calculator, a recipe serving size calculator, a cannabis edible dosage calculator, or a marijuana dosage calculator.

How does this calculator work?

This calculator uses simple arithmetic to divide your cannabis edibles batter into equal-weight servings. Then, use a kitchen scale and weigh each serving to get consistent doses.

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Is there a proper dosage for edibles?

The optimal dose of a marijuana edible depends on your tolerance, your body chemistry, and the effect you’re looking for. When making edibles, it is good to know that the standard recreational dose is 10 milligrams of cannabinoids in each edible. Medical marijuana patients often need higher doses. When making DIY marijuana edibles, you can increase or decrease the dosages at home.

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How long does it take to feel the effects of edibles?

Onset varies from person to person. It usually takes between 30 and 90 minutes to feel the effects of edibles. Be careful with weed edibles, pot brownies, and marijuana edibles. You may not feel the effects of these edibles for hours, and they are tasty so you will be tempted to overconsume! Doctors recommend that new users wait two hours after ingesting the weed edible before eating any more marijuana edibles.

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How many milligrams should each serving contain?

The proper dosage for edibles depends on tolerance, your body chemistry, and the effect you’re looking for. The standard recreational dose in most areas with legal adult-use cannabis programs is 10 milligrams. Medical marijuana patients often need much higher doses.

Sign up for the Cannabis Dispensary Pro Certificate Program to learn how to find the best edibles dose. Sign up for the Cannabis Cooking Pro Certificate Program to learn how to make marijuana edibles. Sign up for the Master of Marijuana Certificate Program to learn both!

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