Eighth

The eighth became the standard retail unit because it strikes a practical balance between quantity and price. It is enough cannabis for casual consumers to last a week or more, small enough to stay fresh in a jar, and priced at a point ($25 to $65 in most legal markets) that is accessible for regular purchases. Dispensaries typically display and price their flower in eighth increments, with grams, quarters, half-ounces, and ounces available as alternatives.

When buying an eighth at a dispensary, you will typically choose between strains at different price tiers. Budget eighths use lower-shelf flower, mid-tier options offer solid quality at moderate prices, and premium eighths feature top-shelf, small-batch, or brand-name flower. Some dispensaries offer pre-packaged eighths while others weigh flower from bulk display jars. Regardless of format, check the harvest date and look for lab test results. Fresh cannabis (harvested within the last three to six months) will have a more vibrant terpene profile than older stock.