When you’re just starting to work with cannabis to support your wellness, there’s one question you’ll likely have: What’s the right CBD dosage for me?

There’s no single answer to that question, as the ideal amount can vary from person to person. With simple knowledge about conversions, such as grams to milligrams, and a little experimentation, you can find a CBD dosage that works with your individual needs. Whether you’re purchasing our best-in-class CBD ingestibles or visiting your local dispensary, this information can be helpful.

Let’s get started!

CBD Dosage: The Basics

As we’ve written before, CBD interacts with our bodies in various ways. Many people explore different methods, such as topical products like our Releaf Balm or ingestibles, as part of their wellness routines. Clinical studies and many users report that CBD is generally regarded as safe and plant-based.

Everyone’s a little bit different—and we process cannabinoids differently depending on age, weight, and other metabolic factors—so there are only general guidelines. Many people start with a low amount, then gradually adjust as they observe their experience.

For instance, a “small” daily CBD dosage might mean 20mg or less. If you check out the page for our CBD Releaf Oil and scroll down, under the “What’s Inside?” tab you'll find the ingredients, CBD strength, and other important facts. You’ll also see that a 30ml bottle contains 900mg of CBD and that this size of the bottle contains 30, 1ml servings.

From there, it’s a simple calculation. Dividing the bottle’s CBD milligrams (900) by the number of servings (30) tells you that each dropperful contains a CBD dosage of 30mg.

In this example, someone just starting with CBD might take a half to a single dropperful a day to begin with. Based on the results, the dosage could be adjusted over time. A gentle and measured approach to CBD dosages is generally advised as you find what works for you. Research suggests that even high dosages—in some cases, 1,500mg a day—have been tolerated well in studies.

But…what about the grams to milligrams question we raised earlier? Here’s a quick rule of thumb to get you started.

Milligrams to Grams: Calculating CBD Dosage at a Dispensary

When you purchase cannabis at a dispensary—whether it contains only CBD or the intoxicating cannabinoid THC—it’s typically sold in units called “grams.” You may have heard “eighths” or “quarters” used as measurements. Those refer to an eighth or a quarter of a gram, respectively. To help you visualize: A gram is the basic unit of weight used in the metric system, and it corresponds to the amount of cannabis flower to fill a single joint or two.

Now, let’s talk about milligrams. A milligram is 0.001 grams. It’s a tiny amount. Going back to the example of the bottle: If each 1ml dropper is one dose and that dose contains 30mg, that is equivalent to less than a third of a gram of CBD.

Milligram Delivery Methods

All of our ingestible CBD options use milligrams for recommended dosing. Ingestible CBD oil is the preferred intake method for many people—particularly for anyone who has trouble swallowing a pill. Others might prefer pill formats because they don’t like the texture of oil or find pills easier to integrate into a daily routine. Two methods to consider for accurate dosing in a pill-type format include our soft gels and capsules. Both types contain a specific milligram dosage so you know exactly how much you are taking with each pill.

Milligrams are also relevant to our topical products. The concentration of milligrams in our topical applications helps you understand how much CBD you are applying. For example, our 15ml Releaf Balm contains 180 milligrams of CBD. If you use our balm for 15 applications, you are applying 12 milligrams of CBD with each use.

CBD Dosage: A Measured Approach

It’s important to note that—because every type of cannabis contains different levels of CBD—it’s best to buy purpose-made products that are quality-controlled for the amount of CBD per dose.

We hope this provides some clarity on calculating dosage for CBD. While it’s extremely unlikely you could “overdose” on CBD, we recommend reading product packaging carefully before using it and considering your weight and physical condition.

Do you have other questions about CBD dosages? Just ask! We’re here to assist.