An ounce of weed is 28 grams – four eighths, or roughly a month’s supply for a moderate consumer. At The Distro, ounces run from $49.99 for value flower to $229.99 for top-shelf, and the cost per gram falls as the weight goes up.
Buying by the ounce is the most cost-efficient way to buy flower, but only if the tier matches what you actually want to smoke.
This page covers four things in order: what an ounce is in grams, what it costs by tier and why, how the weight ladder breaks down, and whether buying a full ounce actually makes sense for you.
The trap worth naming early: an ounce of weed price that sounds reasonable can still be a bad deal if you don’t know which tier produced it. A $120 ounce and a $300 ounce are both fairly priced – for different flower.
The number on its own tells you almost nothing until you know what tier it belongs to.
Key Takeaways
- An ounce of cannabis is 28 grams, equal to four eighths, two quarters, or two half-ounces.
- At The Distro, an ounce of flower costs between $49.99 and $229.99, depending on tier.
- Buying an ounce brings the cost per gram down to roughly $5.36, against about $7.43 when buying by the eighth.
- Ounce prices vary mainly by cultivation method, potency, and brand rather than by weight.
- There are 16 ounces in a pound of cannabis, or 448 grams.
How Much Does an Ounce of Weed Cost?
An ounce of weed costs between $49.99 and $229.99 at The Distro, with the tier, not the weight, accounting for almost all of the difference. The table below shows current ounce prices across each flower tier we sell, with a per-gram breakdown so you can compare weights and tiers side by side.
These are our prices, not a national average, and not a claim to be the cheapest. They are here, so you have a real number to compare against.
Ounce Prices by Tier
The Distro is a US mail-order cannabis retailer that ships flower nationwide across multiple price tiers. Every ounce is lab-tested for potency, purity, and safety before it ships.
| Tier | What It Is | Ounce Price | Cost per Gram |
| Value / Smalls | Smaller buds of the same genetics, trimmed and tested | $49.99 – $69.99 | $1.79 – $2.50 |
| Mid-Grade | Consistent indoor flower with solid potency and everyday appeal | $59.99 – $109.99 | $2.14 – $3.93 |
| Top-Shelf | Highest-potency, hand-trimmed cuts selected for aroma and appearance | $39.99 – $229.99 | ~$1.43 – $8.21 |
| Zaza / Exotic | Rare or high-demand cultivars grown in small batches | $39.99 – $229.99 | ~$6.43 – $8.21 |
National and state‑level reports in 2026 show adult‑use flower ounces typically ranging from about $48 to $150+, depending on state taxes, license caps, and supply conditions; The Distro’s $49.99–$229.99 range sits within that broader band, with the low end aligned to oversupplied markets and the high end reflecting small‑batch, top‑shelf cultivars.
Browse cannabis flower by tier to see what’s currently in stock at each level.
How Many Grams Are in an Ounce of Weed?
There are 28 grams in an ounce of weed, 28.35 grams precisely, universally rounded to 28 in cannabis retail. That rounding is why an eighth is sold as 3.5 grams rather than 3.54: the whole ladder is built on 28, not 28.35.
The Full Weight Ladder
Cannabis weights step up in halves: an eighth is 3.5 grams, a quarter is 7, a half is 14, and an ounce is 28. Each step doubles the previous weight. The table below shows the full ladder with The Distro’s current prices and cost per gram at each weight.
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| Weight | Price | Cost/gram |
| 3.5g (eighth) | $39.99 | $13.33 |
| 7g (quarter) | $75.99 | $10.86 |
| 14g (half) | $134.99 | $9.64 |
| 28g (ounce) | $229.99 | $8.21 |
What an Ounce Actually Looks Like
An ounce of weed does not have a fixed size, only a fixed weight. Dense indoor flower – compact, tightly structured buds – can pack an ounce into a space that looks much smaller than 28 grams of light, airy outdoor flower at the same weight. Appearance is a genuinely poor guide to quantity, because density varies significantly by cultivar and growing environment.
If you’re buying by weight, a scale is the only reliable check. An ounce will typically fill a medium mason jar, but that’s a rough visual; the same jar might hold more or less depending on how the flower was grown and how it’s been handled. The gram count is the number that matters.
Why Ounce Prices Vary So Much
Ounce prices vary by more than double because cultivation method, potency, and brand all cost money to produce, and the weight is the one thing that doesn’t change. Two ounces of 28 grams can sit $150 apart in price, and neither is overpriced for what it is.
Cultivation Method
Indoor-grown flower commands the highest prices because controlled environments cost more in energy and labor per gram. Maintaining the precise light cycles, humidity, temperature, and air circulation required for top-tier indoor production is expensive, and that cost shows up directly in the ounce price.
Greenhouse and outdoor cultivation are less resource-intensive, which is why they produce the same grams at a lower cost per gram without necessarily producing inferior flower.
Potency, Terpenes, and Cure
Higher-testing flower generally commands a higher price; not because the number itself is the goal, but because producing it consistently requires more controlled growing conditions. For a deeper look at what potency actually means and how it affects the experience, see our guide on understanding THC.
Terpene profile and cure quality are what a buyer notices first, even before they know the numbers. Aroma, flavor on the exhale, and how smoothly a bowl or joint burns are almost entirely a function of how well the flower was grown, dried, and cured. A poor cure on otherwise high-quality genetics will deliver a flat, harsh smoke, and no THC figure fixes that.
Brand, Trim, and Tier
Trim quality is an underrated price driver. Hand-trimmed flower preserves more of the trichome-covered surface area around the bud. Machine trimming is faster and cheaper but less precise. The cost difference between the two passes directly into the price.
Smalls and shake (smaller buds and the loose flower that settles at the bottom) come from the same genetics as the full-size flower, but sit at a lower price for exactly that reason.
At The Distro, the Value and Micro/Smalls tiers follow the same standards, are tested the same way, with a different presentation. Named cultivars and established strains also price above unbranded flower of comparable quality, which is a market reality rather than a quality claim.
Mail-order pricing also differs structurally from dispensary pricing. There is no storefront overhead and no local excise layer built into what you pay. The Distro charges no sales tax. For questions about how shipping and ordering work, see our shipping and ordering FAQ.
Is Buying an Ounce Worth It?
Buying an ounce is worth it if you will get through it before it degrades; the cost per gram drops sharply at ounce quantities, but only if the flower is still good when you reach the bottom of the jar. The arithmetic is straightforward; the honest answer depends on how much you actually consume.
The Cost-per-Gram Maths
At The Distro’s mid-grade prices: an eighth runs $25.99, which is $7.43 per gram. An ounce of the same tier runs $149.99, which is $5.36 per gram – roughly $2.07 less per gram. Across 28 grams, that difference is $57.93 in your pocket versus buying the same flower in eighth increments.
You can do the same division for your own consumption rate. An ounce is 28 grams. Divide by however many grams you typically use in a week, and you have your supply duration. The page won’t prescribe a quantity; that calculation belongs to you.
When an Ounce Isn’t the Right Buy
An ounce stops being good value the moment it dries out. Cannabis degrades over time; it loses terpenes first, then moisture, then the qualities that made it worth buying. Store flower in an airtight container, somewhere cool and dark, away from direct light and heat. Done right, an ounce stored properly holds its quality for several weeks. Left in a bag on a sunny shelf, it won’t.
If you’re not certain you’ll move through a full ounce while it’s still good, a half of a higher tier often beats an ounce of a lower one, and vice versa. A half-ounce of top-shelf strains at $134.99 might be a better fit than an ounce of mid-grade if the experience is what matters to you.
An ounce of mid-grade weed strains at $149.99 might be the better call if consistency and volume are the priority. That trade-off is the advice a retailer that actually wants repeat members gives.
Value-led readers should check our current flash deals; that’s where discounted ounces and limited runs surface first. For everyone else, browsing cannabis flower by tier is the clearest way to see what’s available at each price point right now.
You must be 21 or older to order. Check your local laws before purchasing; you are responsible for compliance in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Grams Are in an Ounce of Weed?
There are 28 grams in an ounce of weed; 28.35 grams to be exact, rounded to 28 across cannabis retail. The rounding is why an eighth is sold as 3.5 grams rather than 3.54: the whole weight ladder is built on the rounded figure of 28. A half-ounce is 14 grams, a quarter is 7 grams, and an eighth is 3.5 grams.
How Many Ounces Are in a Pound of Weed?
There are 16 ounces in a pound of cannabis, which works out to 448 grams. A pound is a wholesale quantity rather than a retail one, which is why most menus stop at the ounce. If you’re doing the maths on bulk pricing or just checking the unit conversion, the figures are 16 oz and 448 g; both are exact.
How Much Is a Quarter of Weed?
A quarter of weed is 7 grams – one-quarter of a 28-gram ounce. At The Distro, a quarter runs $49.99 as of August 2026, which works out to $7.14 per gram. It’s a practical middle weight for people who want more than an eighth without committing to a full ounce.
Is it Cheaper to Buy an Ounce Than Eight Eighths?
Yes, at The Distro’s, buying an ounce costs about $57.93 less than buying the same amount in eight separate eighths. The per-gram cost at the ounce level is roughly $5.36, against about $7.43 when buying by the eighth. The one caveat: that saving only holds if you use the ounce while it’s still fresh. An ounce that dries out before you finish it isn’t cheaper; it’s 28 grams of diminishing returns.
How Much Is Top-Shelf Weed per Ounce?
At The Distro, an ounce of top-shelf flower is $229.99 as of August 2026. Top-shelf is our highest-potency, hand-trimmed tier; selected cuts grown for aroma, structure, and lab-verified potency, not just volume. You can browse what’s currently in stock on our top-shelf strains page.
Conclusion
An ounce of weed is 28 grams, and what it costs depends almost entirely on tier. At The Distro, ounce prices run from $99.99 to $229.99; real prices, independently checkable against our flower pages. The cost per gram is lowest at the ounce weight, and the tier is what determines whether that price makes sense for what you’re looking for.
Orders over $99 ship free. Browse cannabis flower by tier to see what’s available right now, or check our current flash deals if you’re looking for the sharpest price on a given weight. New members can use code HIGH15 for 15% off a first order.
References:
1. Dunn, Brandon. “Ohio’s Recreational Marijuana Prices Are Higher Than What Michigan Customers Pay.” Greenway Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026, https://greenwaymagazine.com/2026/08/13/ohios-recreational-marijuana-prices-are-higher-than-what-michigan-customers-pay/. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.
