Edibles are the easiest product to take too much of, because the dose is printed in milligrams and the effects arrive an hour late. This chart is the realistic version, not the marketing version.
THC dosing chart
| Dose | Who it suits | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2.5 mg | First-timers, microdosers | Mild relief and mood lift, minimal impairment |
| 2.5 to 5 mg | Beginners, light users | Noticeable relaxation and euphoria; the sensible starting lane |
| 5 to 10 mg | Occasional users | Clear impairment; 10 mg is a full standard serving |
| 10 to 20 mg | Regular users with tolerance | Strong effects; too much for most casual users |
| 20 to 50 mg | High tolerance or medical patients | Very strong; sleep-adjacent for most people |
| 50 mg+ | Experienced medical users only | Marked impairment for many hours |
The three rules that prevent bad nights
- Start at 2.5 mg and wait a full two hours before even considering more.
- Onset is 30 minutes to 2 hours; food in your stomach slows it further. The classic mistake is doubling up at the moment the first dose is about to land.
- It lasts 4 to 8 hours. Clear your evening; never drive.
Took too much? You are not in medical danger from THC alone in typical edible doses: find a calm place, hydrate, eat something, and sleep it off. It ends.
Buy edibles with real labels
Licensed dispensaries sell lab-tested edibles with accurate milligram counts, which is the entire ballgame for dosing.
General information, not medical advice. THC affects people differently; if you take medication or have health conditions, talk to a clinician.
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