Cannabis menus often mix grams, fractions of an ounce, ounces, and shorthand such as “eighth,” “half,” or “QP.” If those labels are unfamiliar, comparing prices can feel harder than it needs to be.
This guide translates the common quantity names. It does not tell anyone how much to buy, possess, use, or transport. Those limits vary by jurisdiction and may differ by product type, medical status, packaging, and transaction.
The basic unit: one gram
A gram is a metric unit of mass. It is the simplest reference point on many cannabis menus and labels. Smaller packaged quantities may be listed directly in grams, while larger amounts are often described as fractions or multiples of an ounce.
Because an international avoirdupois ounce equals about 28.35 grams, common cannabis menu conversions are rounded for practical use. The package’s declared net weight—not a nickname—is the number to compare.
Common cannabis quantity names
| Common name | Fraction | Exact mathematical equivalent | Common menu shorthand |
|—|—:|—:|—:|
| Gram | — | 1 g | 1 g |
| Eighth | 1/8 ounce | about 3.54 g | often 3.5 g |
| Quarter | 1/4 ounce | about 7.09 g | often 7 g |
| Half ounce | 1/2 ounce | about 14.17 g | often 14 g |
| Ounce | 1 ounce | about 28.35 g | often 28 g |
| Quarter pound / QP | 4 ounces | about 113.40 g | often 112 g when based on four 28 g ounces |
The small differences in the last column are why the labeled net weight matters. A menu may use familiar rounded trade quantities, but consumers should not assume that every “ounce” or “QP” package contains the same declared number of grams. Confirm the actual label and any applicable weights-and-measures rules.
What does “an eighth” mean?
An eighth means one-eighth of an ounce. Mathematically, that is approximately 3.54 grams; many menus and packages use 3.5 grams as the familiar rounded quantity.
The word does not identify the flower’s strain, grade, freshness, cannabinoid content, or price. It only describes an amount. Compare the product details separately.
What does “a quarter” mean?
A quarter means one-quarter of an ounce, mathematically about 7.09 grams and commonly shown as 7 grams. Do not confuse a quarter-ounce with a quarter pound. The first is around 7 grams; the second is four ounces.
What do “half” and “ounce” mean?
On a flower menu, “half” usually means one-half ounce, mathematically about 14.17 grams and commonly shown as 14 grams. One full ounce equals about 28.35 grams and is often listed as 28 grams.
Always check the heading and unit. “Half” could be ambiguous without “ounce,” and a price column should not be interpreted without knowing whether it refers to a gram, package, ounce fraction, or another unit.
What is a QP?
“QP” commonly means quarter pound. A quarter pound equals four ounces, mathematically about 113.40 grams. Some menus use 112 grams because they calculate four menu ounces at 28 grams each.
This is a large quantity, and whether it can lawfully be sold, bought, possessed, shipped, or transported depends on the rules that apply. A menu listing is not legal guidance or proof that a particular transaction is permitted. Confirm the business’s actual terms and the applicable jurisdiction before acting.
Compare price with the unit attached
A low-looking number is meaningless if the unit is unclear. When comparing menu entries, look for:
- product category and name;
- net weight in grams or ounces;
- whether the price is per gram, per package, per ounce, or for the full listed quantity;
- whether taxes, fees, or other charges are included, when applicable;
- package and batch details;
- whether the product information is current.
If two entries use different quantities, convert them to the same unit before comparing. A unit-price calculation can help with arithmetic, but it does not measure freshness, quality, testing, ingredients, or whether the product is a good fit.
Quantity is not dosage
Package weight and dose are different ideas. A flower package measured in grams does not tell a person how much THC they will consume. Cannabinoid concentration, serving size, consumption method, individual response, and other factors matter.
Do not turn a quantity table into a use recommendation. Start with the product label, follow applicable public-health guidance, and seek professional advice when health, medication, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or substance-use concerns are involved.
A quick menu-reading checklist
Before comparing a cannabis quantity, confirm:
- Is the amount in grams, ounces, milligrams, units, or packages?
- Is the familiar name—eighth, quarter, half, ounce, or QP—paired with an actual net weight?
- Does the price apply to that complete quantity?
- Is the product category the same on both entries?
- Are you relying on an applicable legal source rather than assuming the listed quantity is permitted?
Continue with How to Read a Cannabis Menu Without Guessing after that guide is consolidated, and use How to Read Cannabis Labels and Lab Results for potency and batch fields.
Review the current Grasshopper Canna Pricing page and FAQ, then contact the team to confirm the exact weight, price basis, and applicable ordering terms where permitted.