Cannabis flower is sold by weight in a standard set of units
Cannabis flower is measured in grams but usually sold in fractions of an ounce. The common ladder runs from a single gram up through an eighth (3.5 grams), a quarter (7 grams), a half (14 grams), and a full ounce (28 grams). These names are shorthand for how much a container of flower weighs, and they are the same units you will see on almost every legal menu in New Jersey.
The numbers involve a small amount of rounding. A true ounce is 28.35 grams, so an exact eighth would be about 3.54 grams. The industry rounds an eighth to 3.5 grams and an ounce to 28 grams, which keeps the math simple because 3.5 grams times eight equals 28 grams. When you compare weights, treat these rounded figures as the standard.
Knowing the units helps you compare products and plan a purchase. A price you see on one item is easier to judge once you know whether it covers a gram, an eighth, or a larger amount. It also helps when you are deciding how much to buy for how often you consume.
A gram is the smallest common unit and a simple way to sample
A gram is the smallest weight most dispensaries sell as loose flower, and it is a low-commitment way to try a strain you have not had before. One gram is enough for a small number of bowls or a joint or two, depending on how you prepare it. Many pre-rolls are packed with about half a gram to a full gram of flower.
Because a gram is a small amount, it is a practical choice when you want to try a particular strain before buying more. If you like it, you can move up to an eighth or a larger weight on your next visit. One Green Leaf lists single grams and pre-rolls alongside larger weights on its live menu.
An eighth equals 3.5 grams and is the most common flower purchase
An eighth is one eighth of an ounce, or 3.5 grams, and it is the weight most flower shoppers reach for. When people ask how much an eighth is, the weight answer is always 3.5 grams. The price answer depends on the strain, the brand, and current promotions, so One Green Leaf shows live pricing on its Dutchie menu rather than in this article.
By volume, an eighth is a small handful of flower, often a few larger buds or several smaller ones. How many sessions it covers depends entirely on how you consume and how much you use at a time. For many shoppers, an eighth is enough to spend real time with a strain without committing to a larger quantity.
An eighth is sometimes called a half quarter, since two eighths make a quarter ounce. At One Green Leaf you can browse eighths across flower brands on the live menu, then buy in the store, at the drive-thru, through reserve-ahead pickup, or by same-day delivery.
Quarters, halves, and ounces step up for regular shoppers
Above the eighth, the ladder continues by doubling. A quarter ounce is 7 grams, or two eighths. A half ounce is 14 grams, or four eighths. A full ounce is 28 grams, or eight eighths, and it is the largest single flower weight most menus offer. These larger units are common for people who consume regularly or who buy a strain they already know they like.
Across the market, buying a larger weight often lowers the cost per gram compared with buying the same amount in eighths, though this varies by strain and brand. One Green Leaf lists current pricing on its live menu rather than here, so compare the per-unit numbers there before you decide. Availability of larger weights also changes as stock updates in real time.
Larger weights mean more flower to keep fresh, so storage matters more the more you buy. Keeping flower in an airtight container away from heat and light helps it hold its quality over time. If you tend to buy halves or ounces, a good storage setup is worth having before you stock up.
New Jersey sets how much you can buy in one transaction
New Jersey limits how much cannabis an adult can buy in a single retail transaction to the equivalent of one ounce of usable cannabis. For dried flower, that means up to one ounce, which is 28 grams, per transaction. Concentrates and ingestible products such as edibles carry their own equivalent limits under that same one ounce cap, and a combined purchase counts every product toward it. These limits are set by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission and can be updated over time.
Because the exact limits can change and depend on product type, the safest approach is to confirm the current rule before a large purchase. You can check the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission directly or simply ask One Green Leaf staff, who apply the current limits at checkout. Every purchase requires that you be 21 or older with a valid government photo ID.
How to buy flower by weight at One Green Leaf
One Green Leaf is a licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary in Gibbsboro, New Jersey, operating under New Jersey CRC license RE000846 in Camden County, about 30 minutes from Philadelphia. It is open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. You must be 21 or older with a valid government photo ID, and no medical card is required. You can shop in the store, use the drive-thru for pickup, reserve ahead for pickup, or choose same-day delivery.
The flower selection is on a live Dutchie menu that updates in real time, so browse it by weight to see which grams, eighths, quarters, and ounces are in stock, along with current pricing. Signing up for High Society Rewards, our free loyalty program, lets you earn rewards as you shop. When in doubt about weights or limits, ask a staff member in person, at the drive-thru, or over the phone.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, Recreational Cannabis personal use rules and per-transaction purchase limits.