Effects of Edibles by Dosage and Tolerance
This shows how strong edibles of a given THC mg dosage are, in relation to your tolerance to cannabis.
| Desired effect level1 | Minimal tolerance | Some tolerance (smoke 1-3x/week) | Tolerance (daily smoker) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild | 2-4 mg | 3-7 mg | 4-10 mg |
| Medium | 3-8 mg | 4-12 mg | 6-15 mg |
| Strong | 5-15 mg | 10-20 mg | 15-30 mg |
Edibles Dosage Guide
| Tolerance | THC mg2 |
|---|---|
| Users with no tolerance | 1.5 - 5 mg |
| Users who smoke multiple times per week | 2 - 12 mg |
| Users who regularly eat edibles and have tolerance to edibles | 10 - 30 mg |
| High tolerance to edibles | 30 - 60 mg |
| Very high tolerance to edibles | 60 - 100 mg+ |
Start with 5mg of THC or less.
As a very rough approximation, smoking a 1⁄2 gram standard joint by yourself would lead to similar levels of highness as a 10 mg THC edible.
5mg will get most people without a tolerance “solidly high” - perhaps a 7-9⁄10.
Even doing 2mg will get people without a tolerance high - at this dosage you may still find it reasonably easy to have conversations with people, and as the dosage goes beyond 5mg conversing will get increasingly difficult for most people.
👍 If you don’t have experience with altered states of consciousness or are concerned about possible anxiety, try 2mg of THC for your first 3 times, and then try 5mg, before going any higher.
If 5mg isn’t enough, wait 2 hours to make sure it’s taken effect, and then try taking another 5mg. Don’t add on 10mg - you’ll still have much of the 5mg in your system.
If 5mg wasn’t enough, next time start with 7.5mg or 10mg - don’t jump to 20mg. It would be even smarter to try 5mg two more times, as about 40% (anecdotal reports) of weed users find it hard to get high the first few times they use.
References
- The Local Crop [return]
- http://www.marijuanasurvivalguide.com/ [return]