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🔥 Concentrate Dosing Calculator

Calculate THC/CBD mg per dab for wax, shatter, live resin, rosin, and distillate with flower equivalents and tolerance guidance

Calculate Your Dab Dosage

THC % will auto-fill based on type midpoint

Check your product label for exact percentage

Weight of concentrate per dab

Used to calculate cost per dose

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THE MORE YOU KNOW: Cannabis Concentrates

Types of Concentrates

Cannabis concentrates are highly potent extracts made by separating trichomes and cannabinoids from plant material. Wax/budder has a soft, creamy texture (60-80% THC). Shatter is translucent and glass-like (70-90% THC). Live resin is made from fresh-frozen cannabis, preserving more terpenes and flavor (65-95% THC). Rosin is solventless, made with heat and pressure (60-80% THC). Distillate is highly refined with the highest potency (85-99% THC). Hash and bubble hash are traditional concentrates made from compressed trichomes (30-60% THC). Crumble has a dry, crumbly texture similar to wax in potency (60-80% THC).

Potency Ranges

Concentrates typically range from 30-99% THC, compared to 10-30% for flower. This means even a tiny amount of concentrate delivers a large dose of cannabinoids. A single pea-sized dab of 80% concentrate contains roughly the same amount of THC as an entire joint of high-quality flower. Always check your product's lab testing results for exact cannabinoid percentages.

Consumption Methods

Dab rigs use a heated nail or banger to vaporize concentrates, offering precise temperature control and large hits. E-nails and e-rigs provide consistent electronic temperature control for repeatable dosing. Vape pens and cartridges are the most portable and discreet option, ideal for measured doses. Nectar collectors (dab straws) offer a simple, direct method of consuming concentrates without a full rig setup.

Tolerance Considerations

Regular concentrate use can rapidly build tolerance due to the high cannabinoid concentrations delivered with each dose. Beginners should always start with microdoses and work up gradually. Even experienced flower smokers may find concentrates overwhelming at first. If you notice your tolerance climbing significantly, consider a tolerance break to reset your CB1 receptors. The Tolerance Break Calculator can help you plan an effective break.

HOW TO USE THIS Calculator

  1. Select your concentrate type from the dropdown (wax, shatter, live resin, etc.)
  2. The THC percentage will auto-fill with a typical midpoint value; adjust if you know the exact percentage from your product label
  3. Optionally enter the CBD percentage if your concentrate contains CBD
  4. Choose your dab size or enter a custom weight in milligrams
  5. Select your consumption method for method-specific tips
  6. Choose your experience level for personalized tolerance guidance
  7. Optionally enter the price per gram to see cost per dose
  8. Click "Calculate Dosage" to see your results

CALC'S FAQ HOTLINE

How much THC is in a typical dab?

A typical dab contains 15-75mg of THC depending on the concentrate type and dose size. A rice-grain-sized microdose of 80% THC wax contains about 20mg THC, while a pea-sized dab of the same product contains about 80mg THC. This is significantly more than a typical joint (which delivers about 10-30mg THC).

What is the difference between wax, shatter, and live resin?

Wax/budder has a soft, opaque consistency (60-80% THC). Shatter is translucent and glass-like (70-90% THC). Live resin is made from fresh-frozen cannabis preserving more terpenes (65-95% THC). Each has different textures but similar potency ranges. The main differences are in flavor profile and terpene content.

What temperature should I dab at?

Low-temp dabs (450-550°F) preserve more terpenes for better flavor and smoother hits. High-temp dabs (550-700°F) produce bigger clouds and more intense effects but sacrifice flavor. Most experienced dabbers prefer low-temp for the best balance of flavor and effects.

Are concentrates safe for beginners?

Concentrates are significantly more potent than flower (60-99% THC vs 10-30% THC). Beginners should start with the smallest possible dose (a rice-grain-sized amount, about 25mg) and wait at least 15 minutes before taking more. Effects are nearly immediate, so overconsumption is less likely than with edibles, but the intensity can be overwhelming.

How do I measure a dab without a scale?

Without a milligram scale, use visual references: a microdose is about the size of a grain of rice (25mg), a small dab is half a pea (50mg), a medium dab is pea-sized (100mg), and a large dab is double pea-sized (150mg). For precise dosing, a milligram scale (0.001g accuracy) is recommended.

How does dabbing compare to smoking flower?

A single medium dab (100mg of 80% concentrate = 80mg THC) is roughly equivalent to 0.45g of 20% flower or almost a full joint. Concentrates deliver cannabinoids more efficiently with fewer plant materials and combustion byproducts, but the rapid onset of high THC doses can be intense.