Are you working to try and calculate the amount of THC or CBD in your homemade cannabis creations? If you know the potency of your flower and how much you used, I can help with the math! Use my free edible calculator to help you guesstimate the potency of your edible recipes, topicals, and other homemade creations.
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Article Features
- A free tool to help you estimate the potency of your edibles
- Accounts for the loss associated with decarboxylation and your infusion or extraction material
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Step 1: Calculate Potency For the Entire Batch
In this first section, you can calculate the potency of your entire batch of an infused product, such as cannabutter or cannabis oil.
This large batch can later be used in your recipe using the second section of this calculator.
If you’re not sure what information to put here, scroll down and read the How to Use This Calculator section below.
Starting Amount of Cannabis Product in Grams |
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THC/THCA % |
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CBD/CBDA% |
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Type of Oil or Alchol Used |
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Amount of Oil or Alcohol Used in Cups |
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Account for the loss associated with Decarboxylation?Check this box if you decarbed your product and want to account for the natural loss associated with the process. |
Potency Results For The Entire Batch
Total mg of THC |
2800
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Total mg of CBD |
700
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Total mg of THC per teaspoon |
29.17
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Total mg of CBD per teaspoon |
7.29
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Step 2: Creation Portions/Servings
In this section section, you can add the infusion or extraction you made in step one directly into any recipe.
Number of Teaspoons Used in Your Recipe |
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Total Number of Servings In your Recipe |
POTENCY RESULTS PER SERVING
Total mg of THC in entire recipe |
145.83
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Total mg of CBD in entire recipe |
36.46
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Total mg of THC in per serving |
14.58
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Total mg of CBD per serving |
3.65
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How to Use This Calculator
While a calculator is no replacement for lab testing, this tool will help you get a guesstimate of the potency of your cannabis infusions and extractions.
Unlike other online calculators, this calculator hopes to provide more accuracy by accounting for the losses associated with decarboxylation, infusion oils, or extraction solvents.
Before using this calculator, you will need to know two things:
- The amount of cannabis you are putting into the recipe in grams – remember, there are 28 grams in one ounce
- The percent of THCA / THC or CBDA / CBD present in your material – you can input other cannabinoids here if desired
If you have these numbers available, you can get started with the calculator below; the results are highlighted in pink.
Why You Will Love This Tool
Hello and welcome to my dosage calculator designed to help you estimate how much THC or CBD is in your edibles and homemade recipes.
If you’re like the members of my Well With Cannabis Community – chances are you love making your own cannabis-infused edibles!
Not only can you save money when you make incredible recipes at home, but you can also control the ingredients and strength of your edibles.
But how exactly do you determine the potency of your edibles?
If you know the cannabinoid content of your material and how many grams of weed you’ve used, you can use this handy edibles dosage calculator to do the math for you!
This edibles calculator will then help you determine your own edibles’ CBD or THC content based on the number of servings made.
Not only does this help you determine the THC potency of your homemade marijuana edibles, but it also helps you avoid a dose that is too high, which could result in unpleasant side effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is the hardest part for many people! If you purchased cannabis flower from a licensed dispensary, that flower should be accompanied by lab testing, which shows the percent of THC or CBD in the flower. Unfortunately, different labeling regulations do not make this information universal. If you grew your own cannabis at home, knowing the potency of THC or CBD will be impossible without lab testing. You can, however, research strain guides that provide a general idea of the total cannabinoids in a specific strain.
If you’re working with dried cannabis flower that has not been decarbed, you will be inputting the value as THCA and checking the checkbox to account for the loss of decarboxylation if you decarb. Suppose you are working with a prepared cannabis product that already has THC present because it has already been decarbed. In that case, you will enter the value as THC and not check the checkbox to associate for the loss of decarboxylation (because it has already occurred). If you have both numbers, simply run the calculation twice, once for each option.
If your concentrate already comes with a milligram dosage on the label, you do not need to use this calculator. Simply divide the total THC milligrams by the final servings in the recipe you made. For example, if you have a concentrate labeled with 750mg of THC for the entire syringe and add that syringe to a cookie recipe that makes 24 cookies, you would use the following equation: 750/24 = 31.25mg THC per cookie.
Great question! We are using different values to account for extraction efficiency. For example, olive oil will have a different extraction efficiency than coconut oil. A fat-based product will have a different level of efficiency than alcohol, which is what we are trying to account for here.
If you’re calculating the THC or CBD dosages for a cannabutter recipe, it shouldn’t matter whether you use regular butter or unsalted butter. What will matter is the amount of butter you use.
The correct dosage is unique to each person, as we all have endocannabinoid systems that control our tolerance level. If you have done the math above to calculate the total mg of THC but still feel unsure where to start, check out my guide to dosing edibles safely and effectively. I recommend starting with the microdosing method. As a good rule of thumb, low doses of 1-3 mg THC are a good place to start. If you are feeling lost, you can also check out my beginner’s guide to using cannabis. If you’re feeling and need to know you’re consuming an exact dose, my most popular edible product, Micro Gummies, can help you get started.
A segment of the population reports feeling no effects from cannabis consumed in edible form or only when a very high dose is consumed. This can depend on a variety of factors, including your individual metabolism, what you’ve eaten, the decarboxylation process, and the potency of edibles consumed. If you do not feel the effects of edibles despite consistent doses and correct time intervals, check out this guide. Ultimately, you may need to explore more efficient ways to consume cannabis, such as cannabis-infused oil used as sublingual tinctures.
My goal in providing this calculator is that you can avoid consuming too high of a THC dose. Consuming too much THC is uncomfortable and can alter your ability to perform basic functions. Adverse effects may include dry mouth, racing heart, and even a panic attack. That is why it is important to exercise a side of caution and use the right amount of cannabis before getting started. Seek professional medical advice if needed.
I have had requests for a topical dosage calculator and a tincture calculator. Still, this calculator here can work and is a great option for calculating total THC for both tinctures and topicals.
This calculator is for educational purposes only, but if you are looking for the best way to take your cannabis education to the next level, my Edibles Made Easy Course was designed for you! This course can transform any home cook into a cannabis chef in a few simple steps. Consider it your complete marijuana handbook for the kitchen!
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We really appreciate your support and kind words, Reed. It means a lot that you’re still following along even after leaving Facebook! 😊
Thank you Emily, your product,advice and calculators have helped me so much on my journey.
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which oil should we use when trying to calculate infusing agave? what about honey? thank you.
Thank you so much for your question, Erika! 😊 I do not recommend infusing directly into agave or honey since they lack fat, which is necessary to absorb the cannabinoids. Instead, I suggest making FECO (Full Extract Cannabis Oil) and blending it into your agave or honey at the end for the best results. When calculating for infusion, you typically won’t need a specific oil for agave or honey because the FECO itself will already be your concentrated cannabinoid source.
Thank you, beautiful flower. Useful information. Very professional!
Thank you for the kind words, Daniel! Glad you found it helpful! 🌸
Thanks for the Calculator, aa educated guesstimate is so much nicer than winging it and ending up as a drooling ball of mush. Do you have an offline calculator available?
We’re so happy you found the calculator helpful, Darryl! We don’t have an offline version yet, but it’s a great idea!
So I am getting an infant amount when I use calculator. So here is my receipt. I used 31 grams of distillate at 89% thc which comes to 31150 mg of thc and I made 130 gummies so if I understand that means each gummy would be 239.6 mg each right
Hi Richard. You’re close! Let’s break it down. If you used 31 grams of distillate at 89% THC, that’s 31,000 mg x 0.89 = 27,590 mg of total THC. Dividing that by 130 gummies gives about 212.23 mg of THC per gummy, not 239.6 mg. Hope that helps!
shouldn’t the servings part of the calculator account for the total gr/oz of the product?
if i use 80gr of coconut oil in a jelly recipe of 100gr jelly – 125ml water and make 1 gr gummy bears
is not the same as 80gr oil in 50gr cookies with a total dough weight of 1.3kg
Thank you so much for your thoughtful suggestion, Kine! Here in America, we typically don’t use the metric system, but I think it’s a great idea to include a grams-per-serving output for those who do. I’ll share this feedback with our tech team to see what we can do to make the calculator even more helpful for everyone. 😊
I have a question about potent tinctures. When doing a small amount, 1/4oz, and aiming for 50mg per mil tincture I only need 23ml alcohol. If I tip 23ml into 1/4oz of decarbed cannabis it is all absorbed and held by the flower.
Is there a rule of thumb, extra amount, to add to the dry flower so an accurate final volume can be worked out. In my case I guessed and added a further 30ml and recovered the whole 30ml so I overshot my target by a bit. its hard to estimate especially with small quantities.
I hope my question makes sense.
Hello Malcom. Thank you for reaching out with your question—it absolutely makes sense! When working with small batches, it can be tricky to estimate the exact amount of alcohol due to how much the cannabis absorbs. A good rule of thumb is to add a little extra alcohol beyond your initial calculation to account for absorption, then strain and measure the final volume to figure out how much was retained by the flower. Working with small quantities does require some trial and error, so you’re definitely on the right track with your adjustments. Keep experimenting, and you’ll refine the process over time! 😊
Am I the only one having trouble with the math? How can we compute mg’ s to teaspoons. I used 24.5g flower ([email protected], [email protected]) which I soaked for a week in 200% Culinary alcohol and evaporated down to 5ml. If I add all 5ml to my gelatin and make 82 gummies what is my strength per?
To calculate the strength per gummy, you’ll first need the total THC content of your flower. Multiply the weight of each type by its THC percentage (14g x 36.63% = 5,128.2mg and 10.5g x 29.7% = 3,118.5mg). That gives you 8,246.7mg total THC. Divide this by the final volume (5ml) to get the concentration per ml, then divide by 82 gummies for the dose per gummy. Hope this helps!
One more thing to note is loss from decarb, which is roughly 12% and should be taken into consideration as well.
Thank you so much. I still don’t completely “get it” but I see what you did and I guess it gets me closer to the dosage amount I’m looking for. This is my first feco and I’m very nervous about over dosing. I’ve got a more comfortable idea how to proceed now and I’m thankful.
You’re doing great! It’s natural to feel nervous, but you’re on the right track. Take it slow, and don’t hesitate to ask if you have more questions!
Can I just put my homegrown weed in a brownie mix?
Hi Rebecca! While it might seem easier to skip the infusion process, it’s important to decarboxylate first to activate the THC. Infusing it into butter or oil after that helps evenly distribute the cannabinoids throughout the brownie mix, ensuring better effects and flavor. I hope this helps — happy baking!
How do I determine potency if I use ground decarboxylated cbd flower in a recipe? Is there a guide for converting grams of cbd flower to potency per serving?
I just want to grind and add to recipe as powder but don’t know how potent it will be per serving… brownies? Cookies? Rice Krispy treats?
Great question, Michael! Determining potency when using ground decarboxylated CBD flower in recipes can be straightforward with a little math. Here’s how you can estimate the potency per serving:
Know the CBD percentage of your flower: Check the lab results or packaging for the flower you’re using. For example, if your flower has 20% CBD, this means there are 200 mg of CBD per gram of flower (20% of 1,000 mg = 200 mg).
Account for decarb loss: Decarboxylation can result in about a 12% potency loss. So, after decarbing, you’ll have approximately 88% of the original potency.
200 mg CBD x 0.88 = 176 mg CBD per gram after decarb.
Determine how much flower you’re using: Let’s say you’re adding 2 grams of decarbed CBD flower to your recipe.
2 grams x 176 mg = 352 mg CBD in the entire batch.
Divide by the number of servings: If your recipe makes 12 brownies, divide the total CBD by the number of servings.
352 mg ÷ 12 servings = ~29 mg CBD per brownie.
By following this process, you can calculate the approximate potency for any recipe. Just adjust the numbers based on your flower’s CBD percentage, the amount used, and the servings in your batch. Happy baking! 🍪
Hello. I am infusing a heavy cream coffee creamer (Chobani) with AVB. I heat up the creamer with the avb for about 15 mins at a very low simmer, strain it, and it’s done. Your chart asks what kind of oil or alcohol used. What should I pick that would be as close to a cream as I can get? I am trying to dose it as well as I can.
Also, is my method for infusing the creamer good? If you have any tips or suggestions I would be glad to hear them!
Thank you. 🙂
Hi Tyler! For your infusion, you can select “butter” on the dosage calculator since it’s the closest match to heavy cream. Your method sounds great, but you might want to simmer for a little longer (20-30 minutes) to ensure full infusion. Stir frequently and keep the heat low to avoid curdling. Happy infusing! 😊
Do you have a calculator for using Keiff?
Thank you for your question, Dick! Kief is typically about twice as potent as cannabis flower, so when using the edible dosage calculator, you’ll want to adjust your numbers accordingly. For kief, enter the potency as double the THC percentage of the flower you’re using. This will help you get a more accurate estimate for your dosage. Happy cooking!
Hi in Cannakeys studies for my acute anxiety disorders (ADD and ASD) they point to 300-600 mg / day of CBD. How is it possible to obtain this kind of concentration with infusions at home ?…Or what would be the best way to obtain it. The highest CBD plant materiel I can get so far is 19%ishhh…thanks for your support.
Rico Thib, QC, Canada
Hi Rico, thanks for your question! If you’re looking to achieve higher CBD concentrations at home, I recommend checking out this guide on making Full Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO): https://emilykylenutrition.com/full-extract-cannabis-oil-feco/. It’s a great resource for creating potent, concentrated medicine using your own plant material. Hope this helps!
I made 27 chocolate chip cookies using 1/2 cup of infused butter what is the potency of each cookie %of THC is 26
Hi Connie,
To determine the potency, start by calculating the total THC in the infused butter. If the flower contains 26% THC, that translates to 260 mg of THC per gram of flower. Simply multiply the total grams of flower used in your butter by 260, then divide the result by 27 to est The Most Accurate Edible Dosage & Potency Calculatorimate the approximate THC content per cookie.
For a more precise calculation, try our online calculator. It accounts for factors like infusion efficiency and decarboxylation loss, giving you a more accurate breakdown.
We make whole flower plant matter capsules and have been for the last 5 years. The calculator we used is no longer available. We make 10mg capsules with different strains of decarbed flower, but they are all 10mg. We buy from a dispensary with the total THC and other cabinoids already measured, But we are trying to find calculator for this purpose of making the capsules. Do you have one for this purpose or do you have a formula? Thank you in advance.
Thank you for your question, Adriana! Here’s a simple formula to help you calculate the potency of your capsules:
Start with the total THC percentage listed on the dispensary label. For example, if the flower has 20% THC, it means there are 200mg of THC per gram of flower (since 1g = 1000mg and 20% of 1000 is 200mg).
Account for the decarboxylation process, which typically results in about a 12% loss of THC. To adjust for this, multiply the total THC by 0.88 (for a 12% loss). Using the previous example:
200mg of THC x 0.88 = 176mg of THC per gram after decarboxylation.
Divide the total THC amount by the number of capsules you want to make. For a 10mg capsule, divide the total THC by 10 to figure out how many capsules you can make per gram. In this case:
176mg ÷ 10mg = 17.6 capsules per gram of decarbed flower.
If you’re working with a larger batch, you can scale the numbers accordingly (e.g., if you’re using 5g of flower, multiply 170mg by 5 and then divide by 10mg/capsule).
Hope this helps, and happy capsule-making!
What about using honey as a carrier? I did not see that on the drop down list.
Hi Dan. When infusing honey with cannabis, you add the cannabis directly to the honey without straining. This allows the honey to retain the full potency of the cannabis. If you know the strength of what you are adding, you can then divide by the number of servings, to determine the potency of each serving. I hope this helps!
I plan on making infused brownies soon. Just so I’m clear, if my recipe uses 1 cup butter I just use 1 cup of infused butter in its place. Correct?
I’m so happy to hear you’re planning on making infused brownies, Dan! 😊 Yes, you’re correct—in your recipe, you can replace 1 cup of regular butter with 1 cup of your infused butter. Just make sure your dosage strength is where you want it to be for a delicious and enjoyable experience.
I don’t understand the last portion of the Potency Calculator. I don’t understand “teaspoons used”. My batch makes 44 – 1 teaspoon servings. The TCH is 28.725, CBD 0, used 28 grams, 1 cup of grain alcohol for 30 days. What should the sum of these numbers be?
Hello Jo 😊 When it comes to the “teaspoons used,” you can think of it as part of breaking down the serving size if needed. Since your batch creates 44 servings, focus on that number. The calculator helps you determine how much THC each of those servings contains. If the total THC of your batch is 6695.19mg and you have 44 servings, divide the total THC by 44 to get the potency per teaspoon serving. I hope this helps clarify!
I make 30 day soak everclear tincture. According to your calculator, thc loss between decarbing and loss from solvent soak is approx 16%?
Hey Richard, while decarbing typically results in a minor loss, the prolonged soaking can lead to further loss over time, especially if left beyond the recommended period. It’s always key to balance soaking time to achieve desired potency while minimizing loss 🙂
Thank you so much. This calculator helps so much. It’s way easier for me to make smaller portions and have a couple than one and be anxious and paranoid for hours. It’s a little difficult to uningest
And it’s easier to let my friends and family try as well seeing as we all have different tolerance levels.cant wait to try make gummy bears. Already made cookies muffins brownies and bars. The candies are next
Hi Roberta, We’re so happy that the calculator is making it easier for you to manage portions and enjoy your creations without worry! It’s great that you’re considering the different tolerance levels of your friends and family too. Making gummy bears sounds like a fun next step! If you have any questions or need tips, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your baking adventures!
Thank you so much for not only calculator, but all the knowledge you pass on.
You’re very welcome, Rashima! We’re thrilled that you find the calculator and the knowledge shared valuable. If you have any questions or need further clarification on anything, feel free to ask. Happy learning!
i have a question. im making thca gummies. im having a problem with your calculator. its operator error, can i just ask you instead?
i have 42 grams of thca or 1 1/2 oz
i need my gummies to be 40-60 mg each of thc*a
the weed is 29% thca
i have gummy molds that hold 1 teaspoon each an i can make 70 gummies and 70 gummy worms at 1 time.
im so confused to how much canna oil i should add because these gummies dont have a thc % per edible?
please halp!
Hello, Air Lee. No worries, I’m here to help! 😊 You can definitely use the calculator with the THC option, just be sure not to check the checkbox for decarbing loss since you’re working with THCA. With 42 grams of THCA at 29%, aiming for 40-60 mg per gummy is totally doable. Based on your setup of making 140 gummies total, I’d suggest using about 13.65 grams of your THCA material. This calculation should give you around 43 mg per gummy. Remember, it’s always good to start with a small batch to test the potency. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
Thank-you so much for all your valuable information. I have an array of pain, inflammation and neuropathy due to a near fatal car accident. After a circus of pharmaceuticals I was advised also to use alternatives. I’ve used cannabis recreationally for awhile and have started making my own edibles for medical use. I’m still a little unsure of calculating FECO concentration. If my tincture using 2 cups of Everclear is approximately 5132.20, yield is about 3 ml of FECO per cup
Do I divide the 5132.20 by 6 (syringes 1 ml each) ? That would be 855.36 per syringe.
If using the 1 ml in the recipe then divide the 855.36 number by the number of servings ?
Just trying to be sure of my thought process here. Helen
Hi Helen, thank you for sharing your experience! It sounds like you’re on the right track with your calculations! If you have any more questions as you continue experimenting, feel free to ask! Best of luck with your journey to find relief.
Hi Emily! I’m a huge fan and greatly appreciate your work. Your recipes have empowered me to heal myself, friends, coworkers and neighbors.
I’m trying to recreate your calculator in my own google sheets formula so I can properly calculate my tincture dosage. I need to convert some of the measurements from cups to fluid ounces and tsp to mL to make my life easier. Math is not my forte and I’m piecing together what I can using ChatGPT, which seems to have quite different numbers from your output.
Would you be willing to share the backend information for this calculator so I can use it as a guide to create my own? I would be eternally grateful!
Hi there! 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words and your support—I’m thrilled to hear that my recipes have been so helpful to you and your community. I’m super impressed with your initiative in working on your own Google Sheets formula! I had a hired someone (much smarter than me) to create the calculator, so unfortunately, I don’t have access to that information to share. However, I’d be happy to offer guidance to the best of my ability if you’re looking for something specific!
Thank you for the calculator and information but you probably don’t ship outside of Canada.🙂👍
You are most welcome, Jerry! Unfortunately, we cannot ship to Canada at this time 😭
I’m making QWET and trying to figure out the dose. I start out using 3/4 c of alcohol but the end product is 1/2 c. Does this calculator take that into account? In other words would my 1/2 c have this total mg even though I put 3/4 c in calculator? And how do I figure dose after evaporation?
Hi Ashley. You’ll want to enter the final amount of alcohol in your tincture. The total mg won’t change, but the serving will since it’s more concentrated once evaporated. If you evaporate off all alcohol, you’ll want to weigh the FECO that remains to determine how many grams you have, then you can divide the total batch mg by the total grams, and you’ll have your strength per gram. I hope this helps!
How much do I need with 3 grams of wax to my ghee butter
Hi Niki. To determine how much ghee to mix with 3 grams of wax, it usually depends on the desired potency you’re aiming for. You can start with 1g of wax to 1lb of gree and go from there.
THANK YOU so much for your cannabutter recipe and calculator.
I am making coconut canna butter. 1:1. One ounce of cannabis (20% THC) to one cup refined coconut oil.
I have shake, not flower. Because The calculator did not ask what type of cannibis I have i am concerned i cant calculate correctly. am using. Should I do TWO oz of
shake for one cup of cannabutter to achieve the same strength? Thank you again.
Hi Gina. Thank you for reaching out and trying our cannabutter recipe and calculator!
Using shake instead of flower is absolutely fine, and it’s great that you’re considering how to adjust the recipe to maintain the desired potency. Generally, shake can be less potent than flower due to the mix of plant material. However, this can vary widely.
For a 1:1 ratio with shake, especially at a 20% THC level for your cannabis, starting with your proposed ratio (1 ounce of shake to 1 cup of coconut oil) is a good starting point. If you’re looking for a potency similar to what you’d achieve with flower, your idea to use two ounces of shake for one cup of oil might bring you closer to your target potency, but it also depends on the quality and specific potency of your shake.
It’s always a bit of trial and error when you’re substituting ingredients, so I’d recommend starting with your initial ratio, testing the potency (safely and responsibly), and adjusting from there in future batches.
I hope this helps. Happy cooking!
Hi Emily.
I’ve been making extracts with butter, MCT oil and Everclear, in my slow cooker. I’ve had trouble with maintaining the proper temperature. One night I had an AHA moment that was in my closet. I have a Sous Vide! I can set the temp precisely and can also set the timer. So basically, I can set it up and walk away. If I want it to run 4 hours, I’ll set it for three and a half hours go to bed, go out and forget about it. This is a great alternative to stove top, or slow cooker. Maybe this is on option you could include in your extraction recipes.
Hi there David! I love your AHA moment with the sous vide—what a fantastic tool for making extracts! You’re absolutely right; the precise temperature control it offers is a game changer. I appreciate your suggestion and will definitely consider including it in future extraction recipes. Happy extracting, and thank you for sharing your thoughts! 😊
Emily & Team, Thank you for an incredibly informative web site! I have a quick question about the “natural loss” due to decarboxylation…which the calculator seems to have established at a constant of 12.3% loss, or 87.7% efficiency.
The calculator also accounts for some “loss” due to the “infusion efficiency” of the selected Oil or Solvent, i.e, Butter has an 88.86% efficiency, or 11.4% loss.
So, for example, starting with 3.5g of cannabis, with THC/CBD at 20%/5%, in 1 cup of butter, and Decarb Loss Checked:
Calculator Yields: Total THC/CBD 545.51mg/136.38mg
Ardent claims “97-100% activation” using their machine…Such that using the same quantities/qualities, and adjusting the Decarb Loss from 12.3% to 1.5% (~98.5% efficiency of machine): Total THC/CBD 612.69mg/153.17mg. An increase in THC/CBD of 67.18mg/16.79mg overall.
My question is, can/should I replace the constant used for decarb loss from 12.3% with 1.5% for a more accurate measure…or am I looking at this incorrectly?
Thank you!
Hi Bill! Thank you for reaching out with your great question! When Ardent mentions a “97-100% activation” rate, they’re referring to the efficiency of converting acidic cannabinoids, like THCA, into their neutral, more potent forms such as THC. This conversion is crucial for achieving the desired effects.
The 12.3% loss has to do with the decarboxylation process itself. Decarboxylation involves removing a carbon dioxide molecule (CO2) from the cannabinoid. When CO2 is removed, it turns into gas and escapes, which results in the cannabinoid molecule becoming smaller. Consequently, there’s a reduction in weight—accounting for the 12.3% loss. This loss occurs regardless of the efficiency of the activation process.
So, even with Ardent’s high efficiency in converting THCA to THC, the 12.3% loss due to the molecular change still applies. It’s not about looking at it incorrectly; rather, it’s about understanding that these are two separate aspects of the process. The activation rate is about how effectively THCA is converted to THC, while the 12.3% loss accounts for the physical change in the substance.
I hope this clarifies the situation! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Happy decarbing!
I love this calculator and use it all the time, but I don’t always have/can get 190 proof. Is there something to drop down menu that I could use that would be comparable to vodka?
Hi Rena. The main difference between 190 proof alcohol and vodka lies in the alcohol content, which directly influences the extraction rate. 190 proof alcohol, being 95% alcohol by volume (ABV), offers a much higher extraction efficiency compared to vodka, which typically has 40% ABV. The higher the alcohol content, the more effective it is at extracting. Vodka, at 40% ABV extracts 42% less than 95% ABV, so you can take what the calculator gives you for 190 proof and minus 42%. Hope this helps! Happy extracting!
Hi,
When I degrade cannabis for CBN using a InstantPot for the full amount of time you recommend, is all of the THC in the batch converted to CBN ?
Thanks
Yes Perry, when using an InstantPot on HI for 180 minutes, most of the THC in the batch should convert to CBN. Happy decarbing!
When accounting for volume lost, do I use the original amount that I started with or do I use the new volume to calculate. Example, I infused 16g of flower with 500ml/2.1 cups of MCT oil and ended up with 450ml of MCT oil once strained and completed, would I calculate the 500ml of oil in the calculator for my dosage, or use the finished 450ml for calculating.
Hi Andrew. Great question! For your dosage calculations, you should use the final volume of MCT oil that you ended up with after straining. This will give you the most accurate measurement for your dosage since it reflects the actual amount of oil that now contains the infused properties of the flower. Happy infusing!
This response doesn’t make sense to me. If some of the oil volume is lost during the infusion process by being absorbed by the plant material, isn’t that ‘lost’ oil also infused with some of the THC? So if he started with 3,200 mg THC (16g x 20% THC), reduced to 2,806.4 mg after decarboxylation (3,200 x 87.7%), then 2,525.76 mg is ultimately infused into the MCT oil (2,806.4 x 90%). So he ends up with 5.05mg THC per mL (2,525.76/500 mL). Thus if 50mL of oil is left behind (500mL – 450mL), then so is 252.6mg of the THC (5.05mg x 50mL). If he inputs the final volume of MCT oil, after infusing, into your calculator it will show 5.6mg per mL (2,525.76/450 mL). But the oil that was ‘lost’ or left behind was also infused with some of the THC. So he should enter the starting volume of MCT oil into your calculator to get the most accurate estimation of potency. If you want to enter the final volume of oil, then your calculator needs another formula that accounts for the loss of THC that was infused and absorbed by the plant material. Which in this case is another 10% loss of THC. It’s also a 10% loss of oil so the THC per mL is the same, if he enters the starting oil volume into your calculator.
Thanks for all the great information, and great ideas. My question is: What about the strains in edibles? When I buy flower at the dispensary, I look for indica dominant. But even at the dispensary edibles aren’t labeled. Does something happen in the cooking process where the strain makes no difference?
Thank you for your insightful question, David! You’ve touched on an interesting aspect of cannabis consumption through edibles. When it comes to edibles, the strain name or whether it’s indica or sativa becomes less relevant. What’s crucial in cannabis, especially for effects, are the terpenes and cannabinoids present in the plant. However, during the process of making edibles, most terpenes, which are responsible for the plant’s distinct aromas and flavors, tend to be cooked away due to their volatile nature. This means that the unique characteristics of the strain are often not as distinguishable in edibles as they are when consuming flower directly. Therefore, when choosing edibles, it’s more about the overall THC/CBD content and less about the strain’s terpene profile, which is a significant factor in the effects you might experience with flower. So, while the choice of strain might guide your preferences with flower, with edibles, the focus shifts towards potency and the balance of cannabinoids to suit your desired experience.
I hope this information gives you a better understanding, but please don’t hesitate to reach out with further questions. ☺️
DO YOU HAVE OTHER CALCULATORS?
I have had requests for a topical dosage calculator and a tincture calculator. Still, this calculator here can work and is a great option for calculating total THC for both tinctures and topicals.
I love this calculator and use it often. I have learned a nice trick for making tinctures with it.
To figure out the amount in 1ml (standard dose) of tincture in step 2
(there are approx. 5ml per teaspoon of liquid so 1÷5=0.2)
Number of Teaspoons Used in Your Recipe = 0.2
Total Number of Servings In your Recipe = 1
Easy Peasy
Rick, I’m glad you find this calculator helpful for your tinctures and topicals. It’s versatile and can handle all applications, no need for anything else. Thank you so much for sharing your mL tip! Keep enjoying your tincture-making journey! 🌿
Had a question about calculating loss, I’m going to be infusing mct oil, can I expect any loss of oil during the infusion process and if you do experience loss of oil or any other solvent that you use to infuse, can you top up with infused oil to get it back to the original starting amount so it doesn’t effect your dosage calculation.
Hey Andrew. When infusing MCT oil, yes, there will be some loss during the process. Topping up with infused oil can help maintain your dosage for calculation. It’s a good way to keep things consistent. Happy infusing! 🌿
Hi Emily, I had a question about working out the THC content, I’ve got 2 strains I’m using, 8g of 20% and 8g of 25%. I’ve worked out the maths and it seems that I need to put 22.5% in to the calculator to get the right numbers, but want to know if there is a easier option to work this out, just trying to work out the correct dosage and every site seems to give me different numbers.
Hey there, Andrew! When dealing with multiple strains, finding the right dosage can indeed be tricky. Using an average like 22.5% is a smart workaround. For an alternative approach, you could calculate each strain separately and then add them together at the end. I hope this helps! 🌿
Hi Emily,
I love your site. Thank you for what you do.
I’ma little confused about making canna-honey. I would like to try making it with THC powder. I just bought this from my dispensary and haven’t tried to use it; generally I infuse flower into MCT oil.
If I make a small batch using 1 cup of honey, how much THC powder would I use?
My edibles are usually ~30mg each.
Also, does THC powder need decarbing before use?
Thank you so much!
Hi Hillary. Thank you so much for your kind words and for reaching out with your question about making canna-honey with THC powder!
To start with a 1 cup batch of honey and aiming for edibles around ~30mg each, you’ll want to calculate the total THC content you’re aiming for in the entire batch based on how many servings you plan to divide it into. THC powder can be quite potent, so a little may go a long way. If you know the potency of your powder and need help figuring out the dosage, just email me back and I can help.
As for decarbing your THC powder, it typically comes activated (decarbed) from the dispensary, meaning it’s ready to infuse directly into your honey without further processing. However, it’s always a good idea to double-check the product packaging or with your dispensary to make sure.
I hope this helps, and your canna-honey turns out wonderfully!
Hi Emily,
Just wondered if you could provide another option on the solvents? I live in Florida where the highest potency EverClear is banned, along with many other states. Right now, it seems that the only option on your calculator is 191 proof grain alcohol. How can I adjust for the difference between 151 Proof Everclear (that I can legally purchase) versus the high-potency Everclear?
Hi William. Exploring the details of solvents and cannabinoid extraction can greatly improve your understanding of how the different strengths of alcohol affect the process. Simply put, alcohol proof indicates its water content; the lower the proof, the more water it has. For example, a 190-proof alcohol is 95% alcohol and 5% water, while a 151-proof is about 75.5% alcohol and 24.5% water.
This difference in the alcohol to water ratio is key to cannabinoid extraction efficiency. High-proof alcohols are able to dissolve and extract more cannabinoids due to their low water content. Cannabinoids are hydrophobic, meaning they do not mix well with water, so lower-proof alcohols are less efficient because of their higher water content.
The efficiency of your extraction could vary up to 20% between 190-proof and 151-proof solvents and even more so with lower-proof alcohols. When using our online calculator, use the 190-proof option and then manually subtract 20% from the total potency to estimate the efficiency of your extraction, using a 151-proof alcohol.
Hope this helps clarify things! Happy extracting!
Hi Emily, I love your site. The calculator was exactly what I was looking for. A question please. I use one cup of coconut oil to mix with my buds, and after slow cooking for 6 hrs and filtering I have 3/4 cup of coconut oil. The rest has been filtered out or locked in the flowers. So the question is what number of teaspoons do i use in my recipe 36 which I have left or 48 which I started with. In other words have I retained all the THC I started with in the oil or is some of it lost in buds and tar that I discard. Thanks so much for your site. Arthur.
Hi Arthur. We’re thrilled you found the calculator helpful! When you start with 1 cup of coconut oil and end up with 3/4 cup after processing, you should use the 36 teaspoons (which is the amount you’re left with) for your recipe. The potency of your infused oil is concentrated in the amount of oil you have after cooking and straining, not the original volume you started with. I hope this clears things up! Happy infusing!
Hello,
Thank you for all of the information that you are providing.
I made the cannasugar I used your freezer recipe
2 cups of sugar, 1 cup of 190 proof alcohol, 14 g of flower at 25% THC.
If I use the Calculator right, it looks like it’s going to be 60 MG per teaspoon for the entire batch? Is that correct? Now I want to use some of the sugar to coat my gummy’s. I am not sure how I figure out the potency of the sugar once it is on the gummy? I realize that I would add whatever that number is of sugar to the potency of the gummy. I just want to make sure I’m starting out with the right number for the sugar.
Hello Peggy! Based on the information you’ve shared – using 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup of 190 proof alcohol, and 14g of flower at 25% THC – and assuming you’ve followed the calculations correctly, a potency of around 60 MG per teaspoon for the entire batch does sound within the realm of possibility. However, it’s always good to approach these calculations with a bit of caution, as the actual potency can vary based on a few factors, including the efficiency of your extraction. When it comes to coating your gummies with the cannasugar, calculating the added potency can be a bit tricky since it depends on how much sugar sticks to each gummy. A practical approach would be to start by estimating the amount of sugar (in teaspoons) that coats a single gummy. Once you have that, you can multiply it by the potency of your sugar (60 MG per teaspoon) to get an estimate of how much THC is added to each gummy. Remember, when making and consuming edibles, starting with a lower dose and going slow is key to finding the right balance for you, especially when combining different infused ingredients like gummies and sugar.
And of course, sharing your creations with others involves clear communication about their potency to ensure everyone can enjoy them safely and responsibly. I hope this helps clear things up a bit! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy cooking, and I can’t wait to hear how your gummy adventures turn out! 🍬
Hello Emily,
Thank you for the best tools and information out there. It’s been a great help to a newbie infuser.
My question is, if I use 1 cup of MCT oil or butter in my infusion, and end up with 2/3 cup after straining, what would be the total thc in the finished product be based on…Total oil used (1 cup), or the yield after the infusion (2/3 cup)?
Also, I own an Edioven, and their instructions state to decarb in the unit for 70 minutes at 240° – and to infuse oil at 180° for one and a half hours. Most infusion recipes I’ve read say to infuse for 2 to 4 hours, and decarb instructions I’ve read recommend around 40 minutes.
In your opinion, should I infuse for longer and/or decarb for less time to get the best results?
Hello Michael, great questions! When it comes to calculating THC content in your infused oil, you would base it on the yield after the infusion, which is 2/3 cup in your case. As for your second question, the decarb and infusion times can vary based on different factors, such as the type of cannabis you’re using, its THC content, and the specific appliance you’re using. While the Edioven instructions recommend certain times and temperatures, other sources may suggest different ones. It might be worth experimenting with different times and temperatures to see what works best for you. Without lab testing, it’s just a big guess. I hope this helps! Happy infusing! 🌿
Emily, Firstly, Thank you for a brilliant site. Can I add though, it would be so good if instead of ‘cups’ in the oil / butter section you used grams and instead of teaspoons in the servings you used grams. This makes the weight universal and precise as cup and spoon sizing differ depending on your country. Bakers will only use weight in a recipe but this calculator switches between grams and cups / spoons making it variable.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Gab. This is an excellent suggestion and I will send this off to the team to see if we can’t get grams added 😀 Makes more sense for sure!
Hi Emily
I’m hoping that you can help.
I love your calculators for dosage calculations.
I make tincture using 2 cups 93% alcohol with 1oz of flower.
I then cut the alcohol with water so the tincture has a 20% alcohol.
Is there a way to calculate THC / CBD after the water is added?
Thank you for any assistance you can give.
Richard
Hello Richard! We’re thrilled that you’re finding our calculators helpful for dosage calculations. Just to clarify, the total THC/CBD content will remain the same, but the strength per serving will be affected. For example, if you start with 2 cups of tincture at 500mg and divide it into 20 servings, each serving would contain approximately 25mg. Now, if you add 2 cups of water, the total content will still be 500mg, but the liquid volume will increase to 4 cups. As a result, each serving would be diluted to about 12.5mg. I hope this makes sense! Feel free to reach out if you need further clarification! Happy Extracting!
Hi Emily! First off let me say I love that you provide this for free! Thank you so much!
For the second part of the equation do I need to put in how many teaspoons of cannabutter I’m using or how many teaspoons my entire recipe is, like the total liquid amount of a batch of gummies?
Hi Jennifer. Thank you for your kind words!! We love that you love it!! For “Number of Teaspoons Used in Your Recipe”, you want to enter the amount of cannabutter you’re using in the recipe. Happy cannabis cooking!
First I would like to compliment you guys on the first rate presentation of and broad range of information.
Curious how you would use the calculator when infusing cocoa butter.
Hello there, Richard! Thank you so much for your kind words; they mean a lot to us! To use the calculator with cocoa butter, simply input the amount of cocoa butter for regular butter. This will give you the ballpark measurements you need for calculating the potency of your infusion. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. We’re here to help! Keep exploring and happy infusing! 🍫🌿
I love this calculator… Thank you for providing it.
I have one question if you don’t mind, where would you put syrups and honey on the chart so I can accurately make calculations?
Hi Dewey. Typically, when infusing honey or syrup, you are adding cannabis concentrates and not having to strain anything out so all the cannabis ends up in the final product. To use the calculator to determine the strength of your final product, you’ll want to select No Oil or Solvent Used, but still enter the amount of syrup or honey used along with the amount and percentage of cannabis used.
I hope this helps. Sending good vibes for your infusion journey!
Can I substitute CBG for CBD in the calculator to get CBG potency, I am using White CBG flower – would I total the CBG and CBGA values or just use the CBGA? Thank you.
Hi there Daniel, thank you for reaching out with your question. You’re absolutely right! The calculator can indeed be used interchangeably for CBD and CBG – great deduction on your part! If you’re using White CBG flower, you would want to total both the CBG and CBGA values to get the most accurate potency result. This is because both compounds contribute to the overall potency of the flower. If you have further questions or need more clarity, don’t hesitate to ask. We’re here to help you navigate this process. Take care and happy calculating!
Your calculator never considers using just chocolate, no oil, no infusion, just chocolate and cannabis
Hi there Susan, if you’re making a simple mixture of just chocolate and cannabis, you can select the “No Solvent” option on the calculator. This will help you calculate the strength of your homemade edible based on the potency of your cannabis and the weight of the chocolate you’re using. Remember, the results will be estimates and the actual potency of your edible can vary based on many factors, like the quality of your cannabis and how evenly it’s distributed in the chocolate. If you have any other questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
I am getting an infinity result using the calculator, trying to figure out how much 3 grams of 25% thc, 1tsp infused in water (as a tea) would yeild
Hi there Holly,
Thanks for reaching out and I’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble with the calculator. Let’s see if we can troubleshoot this together!
First, it’s important to note that THC isn’t water-soluble. This means that if you’re infusing your cannabis directly into water to make tea, much of the THC (and other cannabinoids) won’t be able to dissolve into the water and will instead remain in the plant material. Because of this, you won’t get a very strong infusion just using water.
However, if you’re using a fat-based medium like coconut oil or butter along with the water to help extract the THC, then we can use the calculator to estimate the potency.
Assuming you’re using 3 grams of cannabis with a THC percentage of 25%, that means you have about 750mg of THC in total (3000mg x 0.25). If you’re making 1 teaspoon of infused oil with this, and assuming complete extraction (which is unlikely but gives us a maximum potential), you’d have a very potent oil indeed!
Please remember these are rough estimates and actual results can vary based on many factors. And always start with a small dose to see how it affects you before consuming more.
I hope this information helps! Please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or if there’s anything else we can assist you with.
Hi Guys,
Three part question for you.
1. Can I use your calculator to work out the dosage of my homemade oil? Aiming to calculate the strength of each drop
2. I want to make a high strength cbd with a fairly low non intoxicating thc level. I will be using approx 10 grams of 40% cbd weed and approx 3.5 grams of 15% thc weed in approx half cup of MCT oil. When using the calculator to determine the strength should I enter the cbd and thc in two separate calculations and add them together because I’m not using equal weights of both.
3. After making the oil and straining the plant material out should I do the calculation again to allow for the 10% or so loss in liquid left with the plant material
Thanks so much
Hi there Eoghan,
Thank you for your excellent questions! I’m glad you’re finding our resources helpful and are taking the time to carefully plan your homemade oil.
Yes, our calculator can certainly help you determine the dosage of your homemade oil. Just remember that the results will be estimates based on the information you input. The strength of each drop will depend on the total volume of your oil, so you may need to do some additional calculations if you want to get very specific.
Your approach sounds solid. The calculator has an option to input both CBD and THC at the same time, but since you’re using different amounts of CBD-rich and THC-rich cannabis, it would be best to perform two separate calculations to determine the total amount of each cannabinoid in your oil. Then you can add these together to get the total potency.
As for your third question, it’s true that some of the oil will remain trapped in the plant material after straining. If you’d like to account for this loss in your calculations, you could estimate a 10% reduction in the total volume of your oil. However, keep in mind that the actual loss may vary depending on factors like the fineness of your grind and the method you use to strain the oil.
I hope this helps! Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions or if anything needs further clarification. We’re here to support you in your journey towards creating the perfect homemade oil.
Best of luck with your cooking!
How would we determine the CBN yield in MG after we decarb and infuse – assuming we know all other factors like THC%?
Hi Cody. If you decarb properly for CBN – 240ºF for 180 minutes – you can expect close to 100% conversion which should match the same percentage as the THC. I hope this helps!
Hi Emily. Where can I purchase the dosage calculator ?
Hi Saidah. Our edible dosage calculator is free to use online. Thank you for your interest!
Hi Emily, I am using Bacardi 151 to try the QWET method for the first time only because that is what I have on hand. Do you know how to calculate how much less potent the batch should be vs using 190 proof?
Hi Cheryl. 190-proof is roughly 20% stronger than 151, so after you determine the strength using the 190-proof option, subtract 20% from your final number. I hope this helps!
Hey Emily
Can I add citric acid and sugar to this gummy recipe?
I’m going to try it with coconut oil ( solid )
I would like to make a sour gummy.
Regards
Colin Alexander
Hi Colin. We have not experimented with coating the gummies in critic acid/sugar, so I don’t have an exact amount to use, but I would start with 1:1 ratio of the two and adjust according to personal preference. Be careful and make sure the gummies are 100% air-dried before adding the citric acid or sugar, or else the gummies will melt. Enjoy your gummy-making experience!
Very easy to use and understand. Was able to quickly calculate our homemade butter and recipe milligrams with this tool. Thank you!!
Hi Allison. Thank you for your feedback! We love hearing how we help other’s edible experiences! Happy infusing!
I have 3 gms. of decarbed cannabis in 1/2 c. of coconut oil.
I froze it in an ice cube tray – 4 cubes total.
I am familiar with portioning THC OR CBD rectangular jelly bombs quite accurately for controlled consumption and it works. I want to do the same. I need to know what the strength of this batch is in order to be close to my current dosing. I am currently using 2.5 mg. of CBD and 1.25 mg of THC as my dosing. can you help me determine a similar outcome?
Hi Ed. Your final outcome is dependent on the strength of cannabis you are starting with. Are you using two strains, a CBD-Dominant and a THC-dominant strain? Do you know the strength of your cannabis?
For easy math purposes, let’s say your cannabis has an average of 10% THC, which means your 3g of cannabis contains about 300mg of THC. You’ve mentioned that you’ve divided your cannabis-infused oil into 4 cubes, which means each cube contains approximately 75mg of THC.
Did you strain the cannabis from the coconut oil or did you leave in? Decarbing and straining both reduce the overall strength of the final product so these numbers are just to give you an idea of how to determine what you’re working with.
There are a few components at play here, but knowing the strength of the cannabis you are working with is essential in precise dosing. If you do know, I can help you even further. Just let me know! Happy infusing!
Hi Emily! Great site I hope you are flourishing! I started with 7g of flower. It went down to 3.36 during carbox. I was wondering which weight would produce the most reliable output in your calculator? Citrus Tsunami 13/1
Hi Steve. You can enter the 7g and check the box for decarboxylation and it’ll take the loss into consideration. Happy decarbing!
I love your site and I would really like to start making edibles in a more precise manner but I’m not sure how to go about finding the content of THC or CBD in the flower or trim that I will be using.
I want to be able to control the dosage without over doing it or not using enough.
My question is,
to use the ccalculator how do I determine the amount of THC or CBD’s after decarboxylation or can this only be done through a laboratory?
I hope you can help me with this one and give me some kind of direction.
Hi Steve. Lab testing will provide the most accurate results, but there are other ways. The cannabinoid content based on the percentage should be listed on the packaging or provided by the supplier. If you grow your own, the breeder should provide the expected cannabinoid content with their seeds. If you don’t have either of these, we typically recommend using 15% for home grown and 20% for dispensary product. If you use Emily’s Edible Dosage Calculator, that can help determine potency after decarboxylation. I hope this helps!
Hi Emily, love the content and was going to try your gummies recipe. Is MCT oil or coconut oil best for gummies? I already have infused MCT oil made up I can use but maybe coconut oil helps them solidify.
Any help would be appreciated!
Eoghan
Hi Eoghan. MCT oil has a more liquid consistency, which might result in softer gummies. If you prefer your gummies a bit firmer and chewier, coconut oil could be the way to go. I hope this info helps you in your gummy-making adventure!
Hey Emily… when calculating potency do you use the amount of oil that you start with or the amount of oil that you end up with after infusion? Will be using a Levo 2.
Hey Chris! That’s a fantastic question. To ensure precise potency, it’s important to consider the amount of oil used BEFORE the infusion process begins.
Emily. What’s the typical about of oil used for 7 grams of decarbed flower? I typically use a 1/2 cup of either coconut or vegetable. And for my recipe, I typically use the whole batch (24 tsp) and make 90 to 100 pieces. Usually milk chocolate melted and place into molds.
Hi Mike. We recommend using 1/2 cup of oil with 7 grams of flower. You can refer Emily’s Cannabis Flower-to-Oil Ratio Guide & Printable Chart for other amounts as well. Happy infusing!
Hi Emily,
I am looking for more information on how to use home made concentrations. I started with 5 ounces of 12.82% THC and 5 cups of EverClear alcohol. I made the tincture in the Magical Butter Machine. I made 31 ounces of tincture. I figured that the final result was 15,360 mg of THC. I evaporated the alcohol down to 5 ounces of concentration. This is where I am stuck. How do I figure how much of the concentration is needed to make 100 gummy bears which contain 3 ml of liquid each. Is there a formular to figure this out? This is the large size gummy bear mold. If you need more information just let me know.
Thanks for the help.
Jane
Hi Jane. Are you using Emily’s Cannabis Gummies Made With Tincture, FECO, or RSO recipe? That recipe makes approximately 10 fluid ounces, which is 300ml. This recipe calls for 4oz of tincture, but you’re evaporating off the alcohol, so you can definitely use all your tincture if you’d like. Based on your calculation of 15,360mg THC for the total batch, each gummy will be 153.60mg. Those pack quite the punch!!
I hope this helps clarify things! Remember, it’s always best to start low and go slow when it comes to cannabis edibles, especially when sharing with others. Always label your homemade edibles clearly to avoid any accidental overconsumption.
Hi Emily. Great site. Delighted to have come across it while on hols in the US. LA, NY, Chicago, Memphis and NO.
Q 1. If i infuse with MCT and and then decide to fill the capsules without filtering the infusion will each capsule be more potent that if i just filter the MCT infusion into each capsule? It seems a shame and a waste to lose 10%+ oil sitting in the of filter as well as the decarbed/infused leaf.
Q2. If I make Green Dragon, which I’m going to, can this be filled into gelatin based capsules or will it break them down? If yes …any alternative type of capsule?
Cheers
John
Hi John. We’re glad our site has been helpful for you while on holiday!
Regarding your first question, if you choose not to filter the MCT infusion before filling the capsules, each capsule may indeed be more potent. When infusing, the oil can only absorb so much from the plant material. If you leave in the plant material, you’re getting 100% potency of the flower. Filtering the infusion helps remove any residual plant material and helps improve the taste and texture of the final product, but by not filtering, you will get an increased overall potency. When making capsules, taste and texture don’t necessarily matter, so I love the idea of not filtering out the plant material.
As for your second question, gelatin-based capsules are not the best choice for filling with Green Dragon since the alcohol content could potentially dissolve or degrade the gelatin capsules. Consider using vegetable-based or vegan capsules, which are made from materials like cellulose or agar. These types of capsules are generally more resistant to the effects of alcohol.
I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask. Happy infusing!
Hi Emily, I hate to ask a stupid question but unless i missed it, i havent found an answer in your instructions for calculating potency. What are we counting when you say “number of teaspoons in your recipe”? Number of teaspoons of oil? Number of teaspoons of dough to make a cookie? Either number i use seems to make the potency very high. Is there something else i forgot to count? Thanks for reading my question.
Hi Janet. There are no such thing as stupid questions. ☺️
Number of Teaspoons Used in Your Recipe = The amount of teaspoons of infused oil you are using in the recipe.
Total Number of Servings In your Recipe = The amount of individual servings in your entire recipe.
If you feel like your numbers aren’t right, reply to this email with your numbers and I’ll take a look over it. I hope this helps!
Hey, this is an amazing calculator! It would be FANTASTIC if it was made into an app. I can’t find any decent ones to use on my phone that actually let you input the correct amounts. I’ll be bookmarking this page anyway. Thanks!
Hi Carla. Thank you so much for your kind words and fantastic suggestion! Turning the calculator into an app is a great idea and something that would provide much convenience. We’re always looking for ways to improve and make our tools more accessible, so we’ll definitely look into this possibility. In the meantime, we’re glad to hear that you’ve found our calculator helpful and have bookmarked it for future use. Thanks again for your input!
Dying to know ration to maximum benefit from baked goods as I’m MS and anti-gluten, what a hoot, nut I also suffer from bad COPD and Gluten intolerant and mental breakdown 2 wks ago. cigarettes 7 yrs ago 👏🏻👌🏻🤞🏻, CHANTIX s/b require for all reformed cig pigs🐷
Hi Diane. First, I want to say how proud I am of you for giving up cigarettes seven years ago. That’s a huge accomplishment! 👏🏻
For maximizing benefits from cannabis-infused baked goods, it can vary greatly based on individual tolerance, the strain of cannabis used, and the method of infusion. It’s often a bit of trial and error in finding your sweet spot.
Remember, you’re not alone in this journey, and there are resources and communities available to support you. Keep reaching out, keep asking questions, and keep taking steps towards your health and well-being. You’re doing great! 🤞🏻
Hello,
I wondered how you legally sell cannabis since it is not legal federally.
Thanks!
Christin
Hi Christin. We are Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivators and licensed Cannabinoid Hemp Retailers in New York State. All our products, even those with THC, are Federally legal because they contain less than 0.3% THC by weight and volume, adhering to the requirements outlined in the 2018 Farm Bill. I hope this helps!
How much is a cup in ml in your calculator ?
Hi Col. Thanks for your question! One cup is 237 ml’s.
Hi Emily I have a levo 2 machine and I fill two pods with flower activate for 2 hours and then add one cup instead of 2 of MCT Oil . My flower is 25% I’m new to making edibles and am trying to does this browny batch correctly . I used1/4 infused cannabis infused butter that I had made earlier. I also added about 6 tablespoons of double strength, infused oil that I had just made then I ground up the flower that was in the pods from the infusion with my butter. Needless to say, I’m having a hard time calculating the THC in a single serve brownie. All I can tell you it was very strong.ha ! By your calculations, what I put in it looks about they’re about 50 mg apiece. I guess it depends on how big of a piece that you have. I did share it with some friends that I know that own a smoke shop, to have them sample and possibly sell my homemade goods! Any thoughts? *** My flower is dried already before this . Levo two does it all ! Any thoughts are very appreciated
Hi Alicia. That’s fantastic that you’re considering sharing your homemade cannabis goodies with a wider audience! Your friends at the smoke shop could provide a great platform for you to introduce your products. Here are a few things to look into: Legal Regulations, Health and Safety Regulations,
Product Consistency, Labeling and Packaging and lastly, we’d highly recommend consulting with a lawyer who specializes in cannabis laws in your area. This can help ensure you’re fully compliant with all necessary regulations and can proceed safely with your exciting new venture. Sending you good vibes!
Hi Emily! When using the calculator, how do account for content loss for cannabutter? I used the instant pot method and put in 2lbs/8 sticks of regular butter and got out 1.5lbs/6 sticks after separation/cooling. Still perfectly fine amount, I’m just wondering if I need to worry about that when figuring dosage?
Hi Bebe. Great question! When it comes to calculating dosage, it’s important to note that while you may experience a reduction in the volume of butter after the infusion process (as you’ve noticed), this doesn’t necessarily mean a loss in overall potency.
In your case, the cannabinoids from your cannabis have been infused into the butter. So even though you started with 2lbs of butter and ended up with 1.5lbs, the total amount of cannabinoids should remain roughly the same. So, for dosage calculations, you can still use the initial amount of cannabis and butter you started with. I hope this helps!
Emily,
If you are using 1 Mill of FECO to make 56 gummies, how does the math work in general? I know it depends on the strength of the dry product, but using generalities of strength, how do I mathematically determine the dose of one gummy.
Thank You
Hi Foodeefish. If you are using 1ml of FECO, which generally has an average of 750mg THC, and you’re making 56 gummies, here’s how the math would work:
Divide the total amount of THC by the number of gummies. So, in this case, it would be 750mg divided by 56 which gives you approximately 13.4mg per gummy.
I hope this clarifies things for you! Enjoy your cooking adventures!
Hi! This is my first time making and eating edible. ( I have smoked a few times here and there before) If I wanted to make Cannabutter and wanted a low dose ( a safe dose) to start off with. What would be the best calculations? I have 8 grams of Bud that has 24%THC and 1% CBD, I plan to use 2 cups of butter and cut them up into doses to put into brownies/cookie recipes with normal butter. What would be the best dose amount PER cookie for a safe dose?
Hi James and welcome to the world of edibles! Starting with a low dose is the best approach when you’re new to edibles. The effects of edibles can be much stronger and longer-lasting than smoking, so start slow and see how your body reacts.
As a general guideline, a beginner’s dose is often recommended to be around 5-10mg of THC. It’s important to know that everyone’s tolerance is different and the effects can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in, so start slow, be patient, and don’t consume more until you’ve fully felt the effects of the first dose, waiting at least four hours. I hope this helps!
Enjoy your baking adventures, and feel free to reach out if you have any more questions!
Is there a group of people that use fresh material for food or health benefits related to eating raw product/plant material?
Thanks
Scott
Hi Scott! Fresh cannabis plant material has many health benefits. These articles will help get you started: How to Use Cannabis Fan Leaves in Edibles & How To Use Trim & Sugar Leaves To Make Edibles.
Dear Emily……When making candy melts with cannabis, do I enter the value of the cannabis to the dosage calculator with the value before or after decarbing, as it is much higher after. I have a Purpl Pro for testing my cannabis, which is not absolutely accurate, but gives me an idea.
Hi Pat. You want to put in the percentage of cannabinoids before decarb. There is an option to select on the calculator that will incorporate the decarb process into the calculation for you.
Does the calculator calculate the combined product of 3 washes, or just 1st wash? And if it is 1st wash only how do I calculate for the entire wash process?
Hi Josh. Our calculator is based on one soak, so you’ll need to calculate the potency of each wash separately and then combine the results. We don’t have specifics on the potency of each wash, but each wash has significantly less cannabinoids than the previous so that needs to be taken into consideration when calculating each wash. I hope this helps!
I’m going to try to make some seasoning salt. If I use a alcohol extract with distillate, what should I expect the max amount of infusion I can get with salt/seasoning and burn rate during infusion?
Hi Ben. If you are using distillate, all of the cannabis should be retained and infused into the salt once the alcohol is evaporated.
Hi. When using your potency Calculator how do I account for the oil loss during infusion? Ex. I start with 30g of flower and 8oz of MCT oil but I can only strain out 6oz or so. Does that calculation below reflect the potency of the 6oz?
TOTAL MG OF THC PER TEASPOON
29.17
Fred
Hi Fred. The loss of oil varies, so it isn’t included in the calculator. You can go in to change 8oz to 6oz and get a more accurate dosing.
I’d b starting from my own plants which are growing now. How would I know the THC, or CBD percentages?
Hi Candace. Most breeders provide that information with their seed packs or on their website. If you don’t have any information, you will need to send your harvested flower off to a lab. I wish there was an easier way.
I have cannabis oil extract and I’m trying know is there a way to make canna butter with the extract? Any help would be appreciated. A friend of mine recommended this site to me, but I just can’t find the answer I am looking for. Thanks?
Hi Liana. You should be able to mix the extract directly into butter. We suggest making a small sample to start to ensure you are happy with the end results.
Hello, I am new to making my own edibles. I am using your
calculator. Which is great. So I get my dosage correct. Can you tell me why when I put in I am going to use olive oil the mg drops by almost 100mg. I am kind of confused as to why this would happen. I have the decarb box checked.
Thank you for your time.
Hi Chris. When you’re first entering your numbers, the calculator defaults to No Oil/Solvent. When you select the type of oil used, the calculator adjusts to the correct rate of infusion, in which each oil/alcohol has a different rate. Does that make sense?
A couple questions. First your % after decarb is around .877. Most figure .80. Why the difference? Which is more accurate? Also why does it lose more potency when you infuse it into oil or butter? Why does it lose different amounts depending on what you infuse in into. I’m new to this so thank you.
Hi Chris. Our calculator’s decarb rate is based on lab results, not rounded out. Each oil, butter, and alcohol has its own infusion/extraction rate due to its own unique chemical structures. This variance causes the potency to vary across different infusions, even when starting with the same material. I hope this helps!
I feel like a dummy. Some how I can’t figure out how much THC will be in each cookie. 1/4 of an oz or 7.08gms with flower with 20%THC. So 7.08 X .20= 1.46THC per gram. 1.46 x 3 (3tsp per 1tps) = 4.38. 4.38 into 24 servings=0.18 THC per cookie?
I don’t think I’ve got this right. Help
Happy_Lady, not so happy. My best dose seems to be about 15 to 20 THC per dose.
Hi Happy-Lady. Let me help you figure this out. 7.08 grams of 20% THC – What are you infusing and how much of that are you using in your recipe?
How do I determine the percentage of THC/CBD, etc. in the cannabis I am using?
Hi Julie. If you don’t have a COA or any product packaging, researching the strain online will give you a general idea of what to expect. If nothing is known about the cannabis you have, sending it to a lab would be the only way to determine the profile of your cannabis. I hope this helps!
Here is an odd question. I use a levo to decarb and infuse mt mct oil. I use the recommended time and temp for decarbing, but I increase the temp and run longer infusing time than recommended.
Does this help to increase the potency of my oil? If so how can I find how strong my edibles are?
Hi Daniel. When infusing at higher temps for a longer time, the THC converts at a quicker rate, so your final product most likely contains more CBN, providing a sleeper effect, not a stronger one. To determine the strength of your oil, you’ll need the THC percentage of the Cannabis used, the number of grams, and the amount of oil infused. Once you determine the strength of your oil, you can breakdown your recipes by how many teaspoons you use in each. Make sense?
I make gummies for sleep. I can’t figure out the dosage part even with the calculator. I use your recipe
I made 3 cups of coconut oil with 60 grams of bud
I triple your recipe and make about 250 gummies (2 cups oil)
I decarb for 60 mins till chocolate brown to change to CBN
In this I also add 30 gummies that I Made with regular decarb and everclear
Formula for those is 30 grams of bud 2 cups everclear. I use 1 cup and take the alcohol out by heat and add the same amount of jello etc and thus makes 250 gummies
Each gummy is :5 tsp
Can you help me with calculating
Thank you
Ps your recipe is the best after trying many others
Hi Kathy. I can help, but do you know the strength of the cannabis you used? The percentage of THC? – We are so glad you love this recipe! Gummies can be finicky, but Emily’s recipe makes it so easy!
Hi! I am looking to make gummies from kief, but am having a horrible time trying to find an equation or calculator to determine how strong my gummies will be. Let’s assume I have 4 grams of kief derived from weed with an average strength of 19%. My gummy recipe makes 140 gummies consistently. I usually infuse 28g (1 oz) into 1/2 cup (1 stick) of clarified butter and each gummy comes out around 60mg/gummy. I want to try it with kief, but want to understand how to calculate the potencybefpre I do..
Thanks!
Hi Mark. Kief can be as potent as 70%, so you want to use a higher number as such for the THC% in the calculator. Are you infusing butter or adding directly to the gummies?
Emily, I come to you for advice on canna-math. I want to make my own cbd/thc tincture that I can infuse with reiki. So if I have a cbd 3.5 g and 7 grams of flower would that be a 1:2 ratio?
That is what I did with the 1:1 but what I want is where thc is higher than cbd for my nighttime use.
Hi Shaunna. Your math is accurate. ☺️
Can I use my cannabutter right away or does it need to be refrigerated first?
Hi Candy. There is no reason why you can’t use your cannabutter right away.
I just found your site and can’t stop reading. There is so much information! Thanks for that and the calculator is priceless. I do have a question though.
When making Canna-butter I use 7g of Shake at 20% THC for 2 sticks of butter. I am making 1 batch of cookies that needs 1 stick of butter and yields 24 cookies. How would I enter this into your calculator to figure out per serving?
Hi Eric. You can enter 7g @ 20% THC with 1 cup of butter. 1 stick of butter is 24 teaspoons, and you’ll have 24 servings. I’m calculating 22.73mg per cookie. Let me know if you get the same. Thank you so much for your support. Emily works hard to continuously improve the cannabis education she offers, and it’s always rewarding to receive such wonderful feedback.
I made green dragon 56 grams of flower 19% , I took 1 cup and evaporated alcohol and got 9- 1ml syringes of feco, how do I determine dosage per 1ml?
Hi Thomas. The total strength of your FECO is the same total as the potency results for the entire batch, which is 10,108mg. Divide that by 9, which gives you 1,123mg per 1ml syringe.
I use 10 gm for the chocolate with flower.
I use your recipe and the results are stupendous.
The calculator wont let me see all the amounts (infinity)
These recipes are good fun and are easy to create great results if you follow the directions.
5 out of 5
Hi David. We are so glad you love Emily’s recipes! If you send me a screenshot of your calculator results, I can help get that figured out.
Hello Emily. How can one determine the amount of THC in homegrown flower? I’d like to make cannabutter, tincture and other recipes of yours but have no idea how much to use. Thank you.
Hi Pamela. Without sending the flower off to a lab, there isn’t an accurate way of determining the strength. The breeder whom the seeds came from should have an estimated range of THC levels listed on the seed pack or on their website. I hope this helps!
So i was wondering how much Kief i would use in your green dragon recipe? I know the flower came out at 33% but not sure how potent the keif is.
Hi Shannon. Your kief is most likely around 70%, if not higher. We recommend starting with a gram, but it really depends on how strong you want your tincture.
Is there a limit to how much can be infused per tsp? I’ve seen some sources say ~40 mg is the ,most thc that coconut oil can hold and was wondering if people here had insight. I’d like to make these reeeeeeal strong (like, 80mg per tsp if not more) and “water down” if I need to, but want to make sure im not wasting time/bud, thanks!
Hi Kit. This is something we research on a regular basis and have yet to figure it out. At this time, there is no research or lab results that can answer this for us. You can make a small batch of the dosage you are looking for and see if it lives up to you expectations. Experimentation leads the way in thew cannabis world these days!
Hello! 1st off thank you so so much for providing such an educational and informative site to learn from! 2nd off I’m anxious because I do not want to mess up. Medical is very expensive here and anxiety added on to wanting to try and dip into edible making is like whoa! I was wondering and hoping you could answer some questions for me about this calculator and understanding dosage…. I have 3.5gms, I’d like to decarbe(im assuming it’s 225 degrees F for 35 minutes, please correct me if I’m wrong)flower it is 27.36%thca…it is 0.005% cbda….I would like to make 2 cups of alcohol I have 190 proof…so based off of inputting that info on the calculator I’ll have 797.82 mg of thc in the whole 2 cups of tincture whether I make green dragon or golden dragon…which do you prefer is easier for 1st timer?..is that too much alcohol for 3.5 gms?…I would like to eventually take this 2 cups (if able) of tincture and make cannasugar…how do I know how much sugar to tincture..how much will dosage be for the whole batch of cannasugar..and if possible what will dosage be per teaspoon? I would love to know how much sugar I’d drop into my coffee or lemonade. Thank you for your time! I pray one day I am able to make honey and all the amazing recipes you are sharing!!
Hi Maja! We’re so happy to be here to help you!
Ideal decarb is 240° for 40 minutes.
You only need enough alcohol to over the flower, but you can use as much as you would like. The more alcohol you have the less potent the tincture will be. Each tincture is rather simple to make, but the golden dragon doesn’t have as strong of a taste and/or smell like the green dragon does so many prefer starting with the golden dragon tincture.
You’ll want to use 1 cup of tincture for 2 cups of sugar. The total strength of the cannasugar will be the same as your tincture. You’ll want to take the total THC and divide by however many teaspoons of sugar you have to determine the strength of the sugar by a teaspoon.
I hope all this helps and makes sense!
Hi Emily
First time making my own edibles ?.
Trying to figure out the mg of each gummy.
In Step 2 of your calculator it asks how many teaspoons.
Teaspoons of what???
Hi Steve. Step 2 is asking for how many teaspoons of your infusion will you be using in your recipe.
So confusing even with dispensary grade weed I have 28 grams of gorilla with 24% THC 0% CBD and I’m infusing with 4 or 8 oz of MCT oil ( not sure yet if I’m making half with butter and half with MCT oil yet ) and will make roughly 80 gummys with half of my 28 grams in oil and want to use 14 grams for butter to cook and put on food and I keep getting a much lower number than I expected What am I doing wrong ?
Hi Jenai. Let’s start with the oil, as I don’t know how much butter you are infusing. If you infuse 4oz (0.5 cups) MCT oil with 28 grams of 24% decarbed cannabis, you will have a total THC content of 5304.10mg which is 221mg per teaspoon. If you plan on using half (2oz/12 teaspoons) of the oil to make 80 gummies, your total batch of gummies will be 2652.05mg, which is 33.15mg per gummy. Is this comparable to the numbers you figured??
Totally confused 🙂 the flower is about 15% THCA and I wanna infuse butter to make fudge for 36 pieces at 10mg if that possible . So how much flower to butter do I use if the recipe calls for 2 Tbs butter
Or what would i enter into the calculator ? The cups entry throws me off
Hi Heather. You’ll need to infuse a quarter cup (half stick) of butter and then use 6tsp (2tbsp) of that for your recipe.
6.25 grams of flower with a half stick of butter will get you your desired results. I’ve copied the calculator results below.
STARTING AMOUNT OF CANNABIS PRODUCT IN GRAMS – 6.25
THC/THCA % – 15
AMOUNT OF OIL OR ALCOHOL USED IN CUPS – 0.25
DECARB LOSS – YES
TOTAL MG OF THC – 730.60
TOTAL MG OF THC PER TEASPOON – 60.88
NUMBER OF TEASPOONS USED IN YOUR RECIPE – 6
TOTAL NUMBER OF SERVINGS IN YOUR RECIPE – 36
TOTAL MG OF THC IN ENTIRE RECIPE – 365.30
TOTAL MG OF THC IN PER SERVING – 10.15
I hope this helps!
Hi Emily. Love the calculator. I have it bookmarked for all of the batches that I am making. Just a quick question–what about infusion with honey? I don’t see it in the drop down menu. Would it be just the same as any oil or high proof alcohol? Thanks!
Hi Brian! When infusing honey, you are adding in the cannabis product, but not straining anything out as you would for other infusion processes. The strength of the honey becomes total strength of the cannabis product you added in. When using the calculator, you’ll want to select ‘No Oil or Solvent Used’.
Hi! I am a new member and I have not posted yet. I have a gifted ounce of Shake, and I want to make Cannabutter for fudge candy using my small-size 15-count silicone mold. I’m confused about how much butter I will need to make 60 pieces. How many milligrams per piece would be possible? I am a 67-year-old senior citizen and I need it for pain. I take no opiates after years of being on them. It is hard to start, but I am anxious to know. Smoking is a no for me. It is too harsh for my lungs. Thank you for your dedication to your community! I look forward to using CBD butter too.
Hi Deborah. Welcome to the wonderful world of Emily Kyle! Thank you for your kind words and congrats on being opiate-free! ?
I adjusted the fudge recipe serving size to 60, so you will need the following:
⅚ cup cannabutter or cannabis coconut oil
10 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
46 ⅔ ounces sweetened condensed milk
You’ll want to make at least cup of butter which we recommend using 14oz of flower. To determine the strength of your final product, you need to know the THC percentage of your cannabis and the calculator will do the math for you! ?
Hi… I am trying out your dosage calculator, and trying to get 15mg -20mg per gummy, and not sure If I’m doing it right, my results are:
POTENCY RESULTS FOR THE ENTIRE BATCH (coconut oil)
Total Mg of THC = 3654.5
Total Mg of THC per teaspoon = 38.07
STEP 2: CREATION PORTIONS/SERVINGS (for gummy recipe)
Not sure what values I put in. For example your recipe calls for 1/2 cup of oil (24 teaspoons) so I enter that.
Then the serving size for your recipe says 12 fl oz. (354.882 ml)
My gummy mold holds 2.1 ml / 354.882 = ~168 gummies
So I enter 168 in the servings size
POTENCY RESULTS PER SERVING
Total Mg of THC in entire recipe = 913.63
Total Mg of THC in per serving = 5.44
How do l get 15-20mg per gummy ?
Hello Brenda! It looks like you’re doing the calculation correctly and getting about 5mg of THC per serving. Do you know how many grams of flower you used to make the coconut oil? If so, to get your final serving up to 15mg of THC per serving, you will need to use 3x as much flower as you did the first time. So, for example, if you used 7 grams and it yielded 5mg per serving, you would need to infuse 21 grams into your oil to yield 15 mg per serving. I hope this makes sense!
Hey this site is very helpful! But you claim it is ‘the most accurate’ calculator. Do you have any sources for your decarb reduction, and the oils reduction?
Hey Mass; thanks so much for the kind words. Here is more information for calculating the decarb reduction, and the oils calculation is based on my own research 🙂 I hope this helps!
So, I decarbed 14 grams of weed with about 20% THC and then infused it with 2 sticks of butter (ive been told 7grams to 1 stick is a good ratio to follow.) From what I get from the calculator that should be roughly 2,182.05 mg THC. Now this is where i get lost. if i use 6 tbs like in the rice crispy recipe then says each serving (10) would be about 13mg THC. I am trying to make them 100 each. which calls for more tbs, (about like, 30-35 more) I dont know, edibles confuse me so much but are fun to make, i just dont wanna kill anyone or make anyone sick. Would love you’re thoughts 🙂
Hey Zack! It sounds like you want a much stronger end product, in which case, it’s perfectly OK to use more flowers than butter. The tricky part is making sure you have enough butter to cover the number of flowers you want to use. If you can’t make it as strong as you would like, I will look into making concentrates like FECO, which makes it much easier to make a strong end product. Your sentence is perfect, “I just don’t wanna kill anyone or make anyone sick” that’s a great goal. Just know that 100mg each for a single-serving treat is not for everyone; some folks only need 5-10mg to start 🙂 Here’s more info on safe dosing!
Can I substitute
E more canna butter instead of water as my gummies aren’t very potent
Hello Lori! I haven’t tried myself, but I would be inclined to say no, you really need the water to bloom the gelatin. Would it be possible to work to make your cannabutter more potent, instead?
Could you please do a metric version? I’m happy to help if needed
Hello Astrid! Thank you for the request, we will work on this for the 2023 season 😀
Thank you for all of the work you put into this calculator and all of your articles! If I’m infusing milk, should I click “no solvent?” Thanks again!
Hello Lauren! If it’s a full fat milk, I would choose butter or oil as the solvent used! I will look into adding a milk option in the future 😀
I have question about using the calculator for determining dosage when wanting to use just decarbed cannabis i.e. a firecracker.
Using 10 gm of cannabis at a 20% strength, and no oil or alcohol used, I get a total of 1754 mg of THC (after accounting for the loss during decarboxylation.) This would be 175.4 mg per gram of cannabis, which seems awfully high.
Given that you suggest on the firecracker recipe page starting with 1/4 teaspoon (which is about 1 gm), this seems to be way too much. What am I missing? Thanks!
Hey Torsten! You’re not missing anything, you are completely correct with your math. I’m going to adjust the firecracker recipe to call for less, because yes, that is super potent for some people 😀 Thanks for pointing that out!
LOVE the site/calculator! As a newcomer to making my own edibles, this is such a great site because you break everything down in simple terms…I have a curveball for you though, I just can’t wrap my noob head around figuring out ANY approximation for my dosing!
As a noob, Google has been my friend. I made coconut infused oil (450mL) using trim from a ~20%THC harvest, recovered as waste after 2 rounds of bubble hash making (cold water extraction) as Google said the trim is still suitable for edibles.
After drying and decarboxylating the waste, I had a starting weight of 58g.
Any thoughts on how I’d approach this 58g of keifed trim in 450mL oil from a dosing standpoint? Google mentioned the waste is less potent as starting material hence the high ratio of weight to oil…sorry for the extended typing lol. I’m just so confused
Hey Jay! Thanks so much for you kind words. Unfortunately, there is literally no way to calculate an approximate dose at this point. The best option, depending on how bad you really want to know, would be to send it to a lab for testing. Potency samples run about $60. Otherwise, it truly is just a wild guess.
In the following field- TOTAL MG OF THC PER TEASPOON
35.72
Would the teaspoon refer to the tincture ( 190 proof) or a teaspoon of the FECO?
Hello Brenda! That would be for a teaspoon of the tincture. If you evaporate off all of the alcohol, the “total mg of THC” line will reflect what is in your FECO. I hope this helps!
I’m trying to calculate the dosage content and the calculator doesn’t seem to be working for me. I’m sure I’m doing something wrong but here are the details:
I used 21 g of flower to make four sticks of butter. But only used two clicks in the recipe. So I’m thinking that would be 10.5 g used.
The flower is 27% THC content and 1% CBD content.
I used two sticks of butter, or one cup.
It yielded 63 mini brownies. The batter was about 1.5 teaspoons each.
When I enter these numbers it says each portion has a THC con tent of 89, which does not sound right at all. What am I doing wrong?
Hey John. When I put in 10.5 grams of flower at 27% THC content with 1 cup of butter, without accounting for decarboxylation of infusion loss, I get 2835mg THC. Which is accurate with the math. 27% THC of 1 gram = 270mg THC. 270×10.5 = 2835. If you click to add in the loss for decarb and infusion you get 2209 mg THC. From there, you divide that by 63 for your total servings which leaves you with 35mg THC per mini-brownie. I hope this helps!
Hey Emily,
I’ve been here to use this calculator many times now and just wanted to say thank you for putting together such a useful tool.
Hello Taiga, thank you so much for the kind words, I am so glad you’re enjoying the calculator 😀
Hi. If I want to make cookies that calls for one stick of butter. Would I use all of the cannabutter or would I only substitute a few teaspoons in the recipe?
Hey Kelly. That is totally up to you and how strong you want each cookie to be. If you want it super strong, use the whole stick, and if you want it less potent, you can use just a few teaspoons or tablespoons. If you’re unsure about individual dosing, this dosing guide may help!
Why would you need to check the box for decarboxylation loss? The THC percentage of your flower has already been calculated by accounting for this loss (THCa x 0.877 + THC). So if you input this THC number and check the decarb box, you are essentially accounting for decarboxylation twice. It only makes sense to check the box if you’re inputing THCa percentage of the flower.
Also, how did you determine the loss of THC for each infusion liquid?
Thanks
Hi Jordan. Our next update will include language to read as THCA/THC for users to select the option they need. Not everyone uses products purchased from a dispensary that automatically accounts for that conversion, so the option is best left to the user.
Hello Emily,
Great site and the cannabutter then cookies I made we wonderful. I do have a question, I start with a cup of butter before the infusion process. After straining I have 6.5 ozs left, where does it all go?
Thank You
PG
Hello Philip, thanks so much for the kind words, I am so glad your cannabutter and cookies turned out good 😀 Great question; it goes two places. First, when making cannabutter, water and milk solids in the butter are evaporated and removed, which can account for up to a 20% loss in volume. Second, the flower can soak up a lot of the liquid, so depending on how tightly you strain, it may be caught up in the leftover pulp. Starting with clarified butter will help avoid this!
I also see you are already a member of my private Well With Cannabis Community, feel free to share this comment there as well to see if you get more responses from the other members ?
I’ve used your dosage calculator for about a year now. I used to be able to use decimals. Since September, I cannot use decimals. I had some friends try too and they are unable to use a decimal too. We’ve done everything my IT guy said to do and it is still not letting the use of decimals. He said to contact you. Thank you for your time. Your website is the best!
Hello RJ – I apologize for the inconvenience! Our tech team is currently working to fix this, and I hope it will be resolved soon ?
Just picked up some keif from the dispensary and I want to make some cannabutter. It’s 4 grams, 45.17 THC, .17 CBD
How long and what temperature for decarboxylation ?
I thinking a pound of butter ?
Hello Ed! I have a full guide for how to decarb kief here and other guide for how to make kief butter here. I hope this helps!
I am using ground cannabis and melted chocolate. How do I figure dosage? 7 grams cannabis at 13.33%thc my chocolate bar mold is five bars of 12 pieces each. I made 5.5 bars.
Hey Susan, you can input the 7 grams and 13.33% THC in the calculator = 933mg THC. For your servings, simple multiple 12×5.5= 66 total servings. Then divide 933mg THC / 66 servings = 28.3mg THC per serving. I hope this helps!
Hi, could you make this RSO friendly? I use 1 teaspoon 1G. I get 60 capsules at 80.16 THC. This calculator is the best but tiny batch not so good. I’d really like to keep using this but it doesn’t work for 1 teaspoon ?
Hey Alli. In most cases, you don’t need to use this calculator for RSO (unless you’re making it yourself). Are you purchasing the RSO? Does it come with a total mg on the package? If so, you simply need to divide that number by your total number of servings to get a final dosage.
How much alcohol mixture do I need for 10 pounds sugar
Hey Anita, you will need to do the math and determine how strong you want your final product first. Then put that amount of cannabis into the tincture before making the sugar.
I used the instant pot to infuse coconut oil. Worked great can I infuse 58 grams of canabis into one cup of oil to make it more potent?
Hey John, if you can get the oil to cover the plant matter completely, you should be good to go 😀
Hello! This is my first attempt at making FECO. The strain I am using has 22% THC, 0.026% CBD. I’d like to start with 1/2 cup of Everclear to 0.5 grams of cannabis flower. Would that yield 4.17 mg per serving (teaspoon)?
Hey Chrissy! When I input these values into the, I got: 3.82mg of THC per teaspoon 🙂 I checked the box to account for the loss associated with decarboxylation.
Hi Emily,
First I would like to thank you for creating this space and offering guidance. Your dosing calculator is very helpful. Is the “number of teaspoon used in your recipe” the number of butter used?
Hey Emma, thanks so much for your kind words and thank you for being a part of this space. Yes, the “number of teaspoons” would be the amount of butter used in a recipe, like cookies or brownies for example. If you used 1/2 cup of that cannabutter in a recipe, that would be 24 teaspoons. I hope this helps 😀
I tried to use the edibles dose calculator but I’m not sure how to use it the concentrate I have. I was going to try your chocolate recipe. I would love to know how to make it so each piece chocolate has about 20mg THC in it.
So with this info on my RSO what # do I plug into your calculator
Purpalex RSO T866 I 16254 [1mL]
CTPharma
RSO Syringe
Details
THC 54.55% CBD 0.17% THCa 32.06% CBDa 0.23%*
*This % may represent an aggregate of THC/CBD, THCa/CBDa, THCb/CBDb within the product. Consumers should review the actual product label for exact % of THC/CBD.
Description
This 1mL of indica whole plant extract contains a total THC of 86.61% (or 866mg)
Uses 3.48g of allotment
Total Terpenes: 2.98%
a-Pinene: 0.03% Camphene: 0.01% ß-Myrcene: 0.04% ß-Pinene: 0.02% Limonene: 0.08% Linalool: 0.22% ß-Caryophyllene: 0.61% a-Humulene: 0.24% cis-Nerolidol: 0.23% trans-Nerolidol: 1.44% a-Bisabolol: 0.06%
Hey Dom, luckily, they give you the answer on the package; the 1mL syringe contains 866mg of THC. If you wanted chocolates at 20mg of THC, say a teaspoon each, you would need to melt the entire syringe into approximately 43 teaspoons of melted chocolate (866/20=43.3). This would be about 1 cup of melted chocolate. I hope this helps!
you stated to commenter “DC” on June 22, 2022 that you could use decimals with the online calculator but when you input a decimal the calculator backspaces it out – you cannot use decimals – this would be a great addition to this already great tool
Hey Bob! Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention. It looks like it’s a browser compatibility issue with Chrome. I have the tech team working on the issue, but in the meantime, you can successfully use the decimal function on Safari 🙂
Hi Emily,
I am completely new to making my own edibles. I just did a trial run without any THC with your recipe I made 48 pieces that were about 1 teaspoon each and 48 that were about 2 teaspoons. I’ve read this and tried using the calculator but I am still confused. I am having a hard time figuring out how much flower to use to infuse my coconut oil. Ideally I would like them on the stronger side 15-25mg each. What do you recommend?
Hey Karina. If you have 48 pieces and you want them (average) 20mg each, you’ll need 960mg THC to start (48×20=960). Next, you will need to know the % THC in you’re starting material. If you don’t know that, an average number I will use for this example is 15% THC. At 15% THC, you will get 150mg THC per gram, so you will need 6.4 grams of flower (960/150) to get to your desired amount of 960mg THC total. I hope this makes sense!
Hi when calculating CBG do input that into the CBD section or THC section of the calculator.
Thanks,
JB.
Jburnz, you can use either one 😀
Hi Emily,
I really liked your website and the calculator, it is very helpful.
I smoke regularly for 10 years about 0.16 grams a day.
I was told that you have to multiply by 4 the amount you smoke to know the amount of weed you put in a brownie.
is it true? Because according to the calculation I wrote later, it sounds like it’s a lot.
I want to make brownies for the first time for me and my friends (we all smoke regularly).
I’m trying to figure out how many grams to put for 9 people.
Our cannabis 0.1 >CBD
THC 24.3%
If I use 2 grams and make 9 brownies according to the calculation, I got 420 mg of THC
Divide into 9 brownies, this is 46 mg per piece.
Is 46 mg too much for one person?
10 mg sounds too little to us for a brownie, maybe we’ll make 20 brownies from the 2 grams and if we need it after two hours and feel it’s weak we’ll eat another piece.
I’d be glad to hear your opinion 🙂
Hey Shirkhan, thanks so much! I’ve actually never heard that before; this is new to me. From everything I understand, your tolerance for smoking has no correlation for your tolerance for edibles. This is because when you smoke, your body is processing THC, but when you consume edibles, your liver is converting THC into 11-OH-THC, which is a totally different animal. All bodies convert differently because of our unique digestive systems, digestive enzymes, and endocannabinoid systems. So my recommendation for ALL consumers is always to start low, with 5-10mg to start. This will allow you to gauge how you feel, without over consuming. Not saying that 46mg may not be a perfect place for you eventually, but it could be too much, and you don’t want to feel unwell by accidentally overconsuming. I hope this helps!
This calculator just might have saved me a really rough night. I wanted to make my pain creme a little stronger and then use the rest of the coconut oil to make brownies. I used 30grams of flower that was about 15% thc and I am glad I used this calculator so I can now cut them into 24 pieces, 12 pieces per batch might have put me in a coma.
I am so glad to hear this calculator helped save you, Costanza!
Hey Emily!
I’ve been making tincture with 151 proof ever clear. My state doesn’t selling 190 proof. Will that affect the potency? Also I have been buying shake from my dispensary, will that also affect the potency? Thank you!
Hey Adam! I don’t have lab tests to compare 190 vs 151 proof, but I think you should be just fine – many people use 151. Also, shake may actually be more potent, so hopefully that helps!
I have a dinner party coming up and I’m serving jerk chicken for 14 guest. Is 180 mg of Canna oil too much for roughly 14 pieces of chicken?
Oh my gosh, that sounds amazing Trenton! 180/14 will give you about 13mg THC per person. If that is the only thing you’re infusing for the meal, I think that may be just fine! You could always ask your guests ahead of time if 13mg THC is OK for them.
Hello, Emily. Beginning my journey with edibles and tinctures. I decarbed 28g of flower estimated to be around 15%. Added just enough 190 proof alcohol to just cover the plant material. My plan is to evaporate the alcohol to make feco. From there, I was thinking of adding organic vegetable glycerin to make dosing easier and a bit more palatable. Might even add some berry flavoring, as well. How do I determine the correct amount of glycerin to use in order to keep it potent? THC percentage? I’d like to keep the dosage down to just a few drops instead of teaspoons. Any help and suggestions would be gladly appreciated.
Hey Tommy! First, input your values into the calculator and get the final milligrams of THC. For this example, let’s say you ended up with 1,000mg of THC. If you added 30mL of vegetable glycerine (the size of a typical bottle of CBD oil, approximately 1 ounce. Perfect if you have a 1mL dropper to use.) You would divide the 1,000/30 and see you get 33.33mg THC per mL. From there, evaluate if that is the correct dose for you. If it’s too high, add more glycerine to dilute it out. Too low? Add less glycerine 🙂 I hope this explanation helps!
Emily your recipes are the best especially gummies thank you so much you make it so easy
You are so kind, thanks so much for the feedback, James 🙂
Can this be used to determine the amount for milk or cream? I tried plugging in the example numbers you gave in your infused cream recipe but couldn’t get 25mg per serving.
Hey Lisa! I apologize, but I don’t have an option for milk or cream at this point (they all have different fat contents which would make this super difficult). Since this is just a guestimating tool anyway, I would just pick an oil option and go from there.
Hi Emily
Using your calculator just double checking I mixed
16 gram tapioca powder
3 gram CBD oil with 1.3 Mct mixed well
Mixed all together real well then put in bullet mixer
CBD was 800 mg per gram on potency
Your input to my batch much appreciated I now have 16 g of beautiful fine powder with a potency per gram or tablespoon?
Hey Ken! Thanks for using the calculator. If I understand you correctly, you have 3 grams of CBD oil with 800mg per gram for a total of 2,400mg CBD in the entire batch. If you want to break it down per gram, it would be 2,400/16 = 150mg CBD per gram. If you want to break it down by teaspoon, you will need to know the total volume and then divide that into 2,400. I hope this helps!
I am new to this. On average how strong do you wan to make the cannibutter? I have 7 grams, THC 18.64%, CBD 0.05%
My recipe will make 12 servings.
How much butter should I add to the flower in order to use 8 Tbs of butter (24tsp) and have the correct potently. I know everyone’s tolerance is different but on average what do you think?
Hey Genice! If you don’t know your tolerance, 5mg-10mg THC per serving is an excellent place to start. I like to work backward with this. If you want 10mg THC per serving, and your recipe makes 12 servings, you will want 120mg THC in the whole batch. You have flower that is 18.64% THC which means that each gram contains 186.40mg THC. So in this example, adding one gram of flower to the 8 tablespoons of butter will give you slightly more than what you’re looking for, about 14mg THC per serving. I hope this helps!
I have a bottle of THC tincture have dropper is .5mg. =3mg. of THC.
How do I measure out the right amount to add to the brownies. What would be my starting point to make brownies. I have never tried too bake with THC, so to say I need help is an understatement. Thank you for your help.
Hello Sue! In this case I would work backwards – how many milligrams of THC do you want each brownie to have? If you’re new to THC, 5mg is a good place to start. In that case, there are 9 brownies in my recipe. You would need 45mg THC in the total batch (45mg THC/9 brownies= 5mg THC per brownie). If what you’re saying is that a half-dropper contains 3mg THC, then you would want to add 15 half droppers, or 7.5 full droppers. I hope this helps 😀
Hi Emily! I love this calculator and use it for everything, thank you so much for creating this! I was wondering if you have anything similar to this for honey infusions? I see you have a nice recipe on here, but I was wondering if there was a way to measure the THC contained in honey infusions? Thank you again!
Hey Liezl, thank you so much for the kind words. Unfortunately, I do not have an option for honey. In my honey recipe, I currently recommend not straining the kief or ground cannabis out, so you can calculate the total mg of THC just by calculating the potency of the starting material you used. I hope this helps!
Hi Emily, I love the dosage calculator. I wasn’t able to put in a half cup, I was trying to put 1.5 in for my oil amount but it didn’t allow fractions. Am I doing anything wrong?
Thank you! I love your site xo
Hey Sherri, thanks so much for your kind words. The calculator doesn’t take fractions, but if you put it in as a decimal (either 0.5 or 1.5 – depending on what you need) it works ?
I love your site and that you have the entire family involved. Living the dream. My ? why do you use a teaspoon as a measuring tool.. not sure about other seems so confusing having to covert tsp to a actual amount that any recipe would call for?
Hey Canna Mike, thanks so much, we are definitely living the dream. I wanted to break it down to the smallest measurement so it would be easier to calculate single servings. What other measurement mark would you like to see added?
thank you for this calc. it;s very useful for my recipes and for proper dosing for my wife friends and I.
I think it would be even more useful if you could allow decimals in the amounts. For instance, I often get 1.5 cups tincture from my 2 cups batch or maybe 1.25 cups from 1.5 cups, etc…. as some is lost in the biomass.
thanks again
Hey DC – thanks for using the calculator! You can absolutely use decimals in the fields for calculations 🙂
I started this recipe and wouldn’t you know it I forgot to decarb in step 1. Well I got to thinking that if I already had the cannabis in a jar with alcohol ( a story for a different post). So what I’m doing is a controlled heating of the jar in water at a steady 200 degrees F and I think I can decarb and reduce the liquid at the same time and then proceed with the other steps. Please tell me I didn’t mess up to bad with my first time trying FECO production.
Yes Sean, you should be able to achieve decarboxylation at the end. Good luck!
hello! i made 1 cup of coconut oil infused with 20g of cannabis. the thc is 22% and it made 150 gummies. how much thc is in each serving? and how much is a serving for 1in gummies?
Hi there, Nicole. Did you use the entire 1 cup of coconut oil in the recipe, or just a 1/2 cup as called for? Using the calculator, the total THC in the 1 cup of coconut oil would be 3190.46mg. If you used half a cup that would be 1595.23mg. If you made 150 gummies out of that, you would have 10.63mg per gummy 🙂
Love your site, and this recipe! It’s almost the same one I’ve been using. Love your exact directions, Thank you!
The only difference is in blooming the gelatin. When I bloom the gelatin, I have so much more volume than if I don’t, does blowing matter?
Hey Connie, thanks for your kind words; I’m happy you like the gummy recipe. The expanded volume is just fine; in fact, that’s exactly what you want! It usually comes out in one solid lump when I add it to the mix 🙂
Dear Emily,
I made a tincture of 14 g (1/2 oz) 18% thc. How much is a good dosage in tsps for this. I was vaping but now am going to start with edibles. Thank you
I have read your dosing section and still do not completely understand as I am having a hard time feeling anything. I seem to feel best at 2 tsp.
Hello JoAnn! Have you considered evaporating any of the alcohol in your tincture? This will help eliminate some of the burn, and it will concentrate your tincture, meaning you will need to take less overall. Here’s my evaporation guide to get started. Just keep in mind that your total mg (14x.18×1000=2,520mg) will remain the same, regardless of how much alcohol you evaporate out.