Weed weights can feel like a secret code, but the math is simple once you see it in grams. This guide covers every common size, from a single gram to a pound. It also explains how each amount lines up with DC law.
- An eighth is 3.5 grams, the most common size for trying a new strain.
- A zip is an ounce, rounded to 28 grams.
- A QP is a quarter pound, about 113 grams.
- DC limit: adults 21+ may possess up to 2 ounces under Initiative 71.
Let’s settle it in one line: a zip is 28 grams of weed — one full ounce. The name comes from the Ziploc bag an ounce conveniently fills. If that’s all you came for, you’re done. If you want to actually know what you’re buying — every weight, what it looks like, and what it should cost in DC — the full breakdown is below.
The Complete Weed Weight Chart
- 1 gram — the tester. One to two joints. The smallest amount worth delivering.
- Eighth (3.5g) — the standard. An eighth of an ounce; the most common purchase in DC.
- Quarter (7g) — two eighths. For regulars who don’t want to reorder every week. So how many grams is a quarter of weed? Seven — always.
- Half (14g) — half an ounce. Where per-gram pricing starts dropping noticeably.
- Zip / Ounce (28g) — the full ounce. The best value tier most people ever need — and the legal possession limit for adults 21+ in DC under I-71 is two of them.
- Pound (448g / 16 ounces) — sixteen zips. You’ll see the number thrown around in rap lyrics and news reports; nobody’s delivering a pound of weed in DC, and under I-71 nobody legally can. Two ounces is the personal possession cap.
How Many Grams in a Zip? Why 28 and Not 28.35
A true ounce is 28.3495 grams. The cannabis world rounds down to a clean 28 — it always has, everywhere, and every legit service in DC weighs a zip at 28 grams. If someone hands you a “zip” that weighs 25, that’s not rounding. That’s a short bag. Weigh your stuff.
What Does a Zip Cost in DC?
Prices swing with quality tier — everyday smoke, exotic indoor, and top-shelf AAA+ are different animals. Instead of printing numbers that go stale, check the flower menu for today’s pricing across every weight from 1G to 5 OZ, or text us at (202) 948-6152 and ask about current ounce deals. Rule of thumb that never changes: the bigger the weight, the lower the per-gram price. A zip always beats buying eight eighths.
What Are Zips For? Picking Your Weight
- Trying a new strain? Gram or eighth. No commitment.
- Weekly smoker? Quarter or half. Fewer orders, better price.
- Daily smoker or hosting? The zip. Best per-gram value under DC’s legal limit.
Whatever the weight, it rides the same way: text your order, and it’s at your door same-day — typically 45–60 minutes, 7AM–11PM Mon–Sat, 8AM–10PM Sunday.
Weed Weight FAQ
How much is in a zip?
28 grams — a full ounce. Roughly 25–28 joints’ worth, or a month of moderate daily smoking.
How many zips are in a pound?
Sixteen. A pound of weed is 448 grams — far past DC’s two-ounce personal limit, so keep pound math theoretical.
Is a zip legal to have in DC?
Yes. Under Initiative 71, adults 21+ can possess up to two ounces — two full zips — in the District.
Do you deliver zips in DC?
Every day. Text (202) 948-6152 with the strain you want and we’ll confirm availability, price, and your delivery window.
Flavor actually matters — and so does exact weight. Text your order: (202) 948-6152
Weed Weights at a Glance: Grams Table
Here is every common size in one place. Bookmark it for quick reference.
| Name | Grams |
|---|---|
| Gram | 1 g |
| Eighth (1/8 oz) | 3.5 g |
| Quarter (1/4 oz) | 7 g |
| Half (1/2 oz) | 14 g |
| Ounce / zip | 28 g |
| Quarter pound (QP) | 113 g |
| Pound | 448 g |
How Many Grams in an Eighth, and Other Quick Math
So, how many grams in an eighth? An eighth is one-eighth of an ounce, which works out to 3.5 grams. Double it and you get a quarter at 7 grams. Double that and you reach a half at 14 grams.
Likewise, people often ask how much is a zip. In weight terms, a zip is a full ounce, or 28 grams. That equals eight eighths or four quarters.
Meanwhile, the larger weed weights matter for the law. Adults 21+ in DC may possess up to 2 ounces, about 56 grams. A QP or a pound is well over that limit, so those sizes are reference points only.
Weed Weights FAQ
How many eighths are in an ounce?
There are eight eighths in an ounce. At 3.5 grams each, that adds up to the 28 grams in a zip.
Is a QP legal to have in DC?
No. A quarter pound is about 113 grams, roughly four ounces. That is double the 2 ounce possession limit for adults under Initiative 71.
How much can someone gift me in DC?
Under Initiative 71, an adult 21+ may gift up to 1 ounce to another adult 21+, as long as no money changes hands. Our DC legal guide explains the details.
Related reading: vape carts in DC and our cannabis flower menu.
Ready for same-day delivery anywhere in DC? Browse the full menu or text (202) 948-6152 to place your order. Urban Flavors delivers I-71 gifts to adults 21+ with valid ID, cash only. Start low, go slow, and never drive after consuming.
