Weed Measurements Guide – What is a Dime Bag, Nickel Bag, Dub Sack?

Weed Measurements

Since the legalization of Cannabis in Canada, there are tonnes of Canadians trying cannabis for the first time and there is always misconceptions among regular weed smokers of what weed measurements actually are and how the slang is defined.

As I’m sure you are aware, cannabis is bought and sold by weight and even the smallest amount of cannabis is considered to be precious. Users throughout history have broken it down by metric and imperial scale that leads to lots of confusion because both systems are used for weed measurements in Canada.

Canadian law also has a role to play, the Cannabis Act allows us to legally carry and share up to 30 grams of cannabis on you at any given time, and you can have more at home, you can even fly domestically with cannabis. But, be careful, each province is allowed to set its own regulations when it comes to how much cannabis you can legally have at home.  You wouldn’t want to get into trouble with the authorities over a weed measurement mishap., as a result, it’s important to know how much weed you have, as well as what each measurement represents. Read more about cannabis regulations at the bottom of this article.

The top weed measurements in question are:

• How much is a gram of weed?
• What is a dime bag? What is a dub sack? What is a nickel bag?
• How much is an eighth of weed?
• How many grams in a quarter?
• How many grams in a half ounce? What is a Half?
• How many grams in an ounce? What is a full “O”? What is a “Z”?
• What is a QP of weed?
• How much is a half pound of weed?
• How many grams in a pound of weed?

Don’t worry, we have you covered to help lessen the confusion, I will break down each weed measurement and explain the slang as well, plus I created a weed measurement infographic for you to act as a quick reference guide.

Also, keep in mind that physical appearance varies depending on the type of strain. Indica buds are typically denser than Sativa buds and will appear to contain less weed, but end up measuring the exact same when weighed.

Infographic

This weed measurements infographic was created by The Chronic Beaver

How much is a gram of weed?

When it comes to weed measurements, a gram of weed is more or less the lowest possible amount you can purchase, sometimes dispensaries or cannabis stores will sell half grams (nickel bag) depending on where you live in Canada and the demographics.

When people ask how much is a gram of weed, it’s always best to visualize it, a gram of weed is about the size of a small bud and will get you about 2 joints on average, 3 if you prefer smaller joints.

How much does a gram of weed cost?

A gram of weed costs usually between $7 – $12 in most provinces but can vary significantly depending on where you buy your weed and what grade of weed you prefer (AA, AAA, AAAA+). For example, if you buy weed online, then the prices can range from $3 to $12 per gram.

What is a dime bag?

You may have heard of this slang term before the days of legalization on the streets or during a session with your friends. A dime bag is equal to one gram of weed in most cases. Alternatively, a dime bag could be $10 worth of weed that might not necessarily be 1 gram, it depends on the quality of weed, for example, you might get less than a gram if it’s AAAA BC bud.

What is a nickel bag?

The same principle applies to the nickel bag as to the dime bag. A nickel bag is half a gram of weed or $5 worth of weed. Some brick & mortar dispensaries still sell nickel bags that contain bottom of the bag smaller nugs and shake that’s harder to sell, making it a win-win option for value-minded shoppers and dispensary business owners alike.

What is a dub sack?

Weed measurements and weed slang can be confusing but don’t worry, after getting through this article, you will have the lingo down.  A dub sack is commonly referred to as being $20 worth of weed, it’s not a very common term used in Canada anymore. The term “dub” was originally coined in the USA to describe 20-inch rims. Again, the amount of weed you get varies depending on the quality, you’ll probably get anywhere from 1-3 grams.

How much is an eighth of weed?

The next increment for purchase is what’s commonly referred to as “an eighth” in Canada. This is where the metric system to the imperial system start to mix. An eighth (one-eighth of an ounce) equals to 3.5 grams of weed.

When people ask how much is an eighth of weed, they generally want to know how much an eighth costs and how much marijuana does it include. The picture shows how much weed you will get in an eighth, and you can expect to pay between $25 to $40 for an eighth of weed, depending on the quality and where you buy it. It’s always cheaper to buy weed online from dispensaries compared to brick and mortar dispensaries, plus you will get a much better selection online.

If you are buying weed from our new recreational cannabis stores, either online or curbside, then you will notice that weed is available by the gram, 3.5 grams, 7 grams, and 15 grams from most provinces and the maximum you can buy at one time is 30 grams, making the ounce (28 grams) variant out of whack, I think Canada did this just to confuse everyone.

How many grams in a quarter?

There are 7 grams in a quarter of weed or a quarter ounce of weed. When asking how many grams in a quarter of weed you are using slang and referring to portions of an ounce (28-grams). Buying a quarter of weed in Canada is still common and is offered pretty much anywhere you buy marijuana.

How much is a quarter of weed?

When buying a quarter of weed, or 7 grams, you can expect to pay between $40 – $60 again depending on the quality of the weed and where you buy it.

How many grams in a half ounce of weed?

What is a Half?

At this point, the flow of things should be transparent. A half ounce equals 2 quarters, there are 14 grams in a half ounce of weed. A “Half ” is slang for a half ounce of weed and some places even call it a “Half O”.