Weed measurements like grams, eighths, quarters, halves and ounces all build from one base unit: the gram. An eighth, a quarter, a half and an ounce are each a set multiple of a gram, with the full breakdown in the table below. As of April 2026, Massachusetts lets an adult 21 or older carry up to 2 ounces of marijuana flower in public.
At home, that same adult may keep up to 10 ounces of marijuana, plus any marijuana from plants grown lawfully on the property. Keep that possession limit in mind for every unit explained below. Each weight from a gram to an ounce is sized against what the state currently allows, not read on its own.
How Much Can You Legally Have in Massachusetts Right Now?
This limit comes from a 2026 change to state law: the Cannabis Control Commission's Bulletin No. 1 raised the public possession limit for marijuana flower from 1 ounce to 2 ounces for adults 21 and older. The state signed this change into law on April 19, 2026, through a bill known as H.5350.
At home, you may possess up to 10 ounces of marijuana, plus any marijuana from plants grown there. Any amount over 2 ounces kept at your residence must be stored in a locked location.
These limits are not only about flower. The Commission treats a set amount of concentrate or edibles as equal to flower for possession purposes. The next section on product types explains this in full.
These figures are current as of April 2026. Check the Cannabis Control Commission's website for the current limits before you order or store cannabis at home.
Grams, Eighths, Quarters, Halves and Ounces: The Full Conversion Table
Cannabis weights use the same ounce used on a kitchen scale or at the post office. One avoirdupois ounce (the standard U.S. ounce) equals 28.34952 grams. Every smaller unit on a menu, from an eighth to a half, is a fraction of that one ounce.
The table below lines up the common units with their gram equivalents. You can see at a glance how each size compares to the next.
| Unit | Weight in grams |
|---|---|
| Gram | 1 gram |
| Eighth (1/8 ounce) | about 3.5 grams |
| Quarter (1/4 ounce) | about 7 grams |
| Half (1/2 ounce) | about 14 grams |
| Ounce | about 28 grams |
A pound is far more cannabis than the 10 ounces an adult can legally keep at home. It falls well outside the amounts most home deliveries involve.
What a Gram Through an Ounce Looks Like (and Why a Scale Helps)
A gram is the smallest amount you'll see on a typical cannabis menu. An eighth holds noticeably more flower than a gram. A quarter holds roughly double what an eighth holds.
A half holds roughly double what a quarter holds, and an ounce is the largest of these common sizes.
A small kitchen or digital scale lets you check that an order's weight matches what's listed. Weighing it yourself can help you get comfortable with how each size compares, though a scale is a helpful check, not a promise of exact precision. If the weight doesn't match what you ordered, contact the service through its contact us page to ask about your order.
Common Slang Terms: Dime Bags, Dubs, Zips and What 14 Grams Is Called
Cannabis slang includes a few common weight terms worth knowing before you order. A "zip" is a common nickname for one ounce, about 28 grams, the same unit covered in the conversion table above.
Fourteen grams, the weight of a half ounce, is commonly called a "half" in everyday cannabis slang. If someone mentions ordering "a half," they mean that mid-size amount between a quarter and a full ounce.
"Dime bag" and "dub" are two older slang names for small bag sizes. These names describe a bag size, not a current price. Today's menus list exact weights, such as a gram, eighth, quarter, half or ounce.
Flower, Edibles, Concentrates and Topicals: How Measurements Compare Across Product Types
A delivery order can include flower, edibles, concentrates, topicals and more. The gram, eighth, quarter, half and ounce amounts above describe the weight of flower. The Cannabis Control Commission measures concentrates in grams of active THC and edibles in milligrams of active THC instead.
For possession limits, the Commission treats two ounces of flower as equal to 10 grams of active THC in concentrate. It also treats two ounces of flower as equal to 1,000 milligrams of active THC in edibles. That means an order mixing flower with edibles or concentrates still counts toward the same limit covered above.
If you want to mix flower with edibles or concentrates in one order, keep each product type within its equivalent share of the two-ounce limit, for example a smaller flower amount such as an eighth alongside a portion of edibles that still fits under the combined total.
Ordering These Amounts Through Residential Delivery
Flower, edibles, concentrates, topicals and more can reach residential addresses across Massachusetts, including Airbnbs, through this delivery service. That means any of the amounts covered above, from a single gram to a full ounce, can arrive right at your door.
This service uses unmarked vehicles, plain packaging and plain-clothed drivers for every delivery. You upload your ID before your order arrives, and the driver checks it at the door before handing over your order. This keeps the process private and confirms you meet the 21+ age requirement before any product changes hands.
This service is licensed by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission under license MD1306. It describes itself as a small, local, women-owned and operated business focused on education and taboo reversal.
Delivery reaches towns such as Springfield and Worcester, with local pages for weed delivery in Springfield, MA and weed delivery in Worcester, MA. If you want a full walkthrough on ordering cannabis delivery, the step-by-step page on how delivery works covers each step.
CannaCrates: Spreading These Amounts Out Instead of Ordering in Bulk
Grams, eighths, quarters, halves and ounces are not the only way to receive cannabis delivery. CannaCrates is a subscription option: it delivers rotating products on a monthly, biweekly or weekly schedule, customized to the subscriber's preferences. Instead of ordering one quarter or ounce at a time, a subscriber gets a smaller amount on a repeating schedule.
This schedule changes how much product sits in a home at any one time. Smaller, regular boxes make it easier to stay comfortably under the public and home possession limits covered earlier. No single delivery needs to carry a large amount.
Party Packs: Ordering for a Group Without Going Over the Home Limit
Party Packs are delivery packages for events where every guest is 21 or older, ordered in advance of the gathering. A Party Pack delivers cannabis for the whole guest list in one scheduled order instead of several separate orders.
A Party Pack's amount still counts toward the home possession limit covered earlier, so plan its size around your guest list and that limit, not around how much feels right for the occasion.
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Every amount covered above, from a single gram to a full ounce, is on the menu. Shop cannabis now with Pineapple Express to pick the amount and product type that fits your plans, within the limits covered above.
