Measuring CBD oil primarily involves understanding its potency (how many milligrams of CBD are in a specific volume) and then using a measuring tool, typically a dropper, to take a desired dose.
Calculating CBD Milligrams Per Milliliter (mg/mL)
To accurately measure a dose of CBD oil, you first need to know its concentration – that is, how many milligrams (mg) of CBD are in each milliliter (mL) of the oil. This is the standard way to determine the potency of a CBD product.
According to the provided reference, you can calculate the milligrams of CBD per milliliter by following this simple formula:
Total Milligrams of CBD ÷ Total Bottle Volume (in Milliliters) = Milligrams of CBD per Milliliter
Here's the example calculation from the reference:
- If a bottle contains 7,500 milligrams of total CBD content and the bottle size is 30 milliliters, the calculation is:
7,500 milligrams / 30 milliliters = 250 milligrams per milliliter
This means for this specific product, every milliliter of oil contains 250 mg of CBD. Knowing this value is crucial for measuring your dose accurately.
Practical Measurement Using a Dropper
Most CBD oil tinctures come with a dropper built into the cap. These droppers are typically marked to indicate specific volumes, commonly in 0.25 mL, 0.5 mL, 0.75 mL, and 1 mL increments.
Once you know the CBD concentration per milliliter, you can easily determine the amount of CBD in any volume you measure with the dropper.
Here’s how to measure your dose using a dropper:
- Identify Bottle Information: Look for the total CBD content in milligrams (mg) and the bottle size in milliliters (mL) on the product label.
- Calculate CBD per mL: Use the formula above to find out how many mg of CBD are in each milliliter of the oil.
- Determine CBD per Dropper Mark:
- A "full dropper" is typically considered 1 mL, but this can vary slightly between products and is dependent on how full you fill the dropper.
- If you know there are 250 mg of CBD per 1 mL (as in the example), then a full 1 mL dropper contains 250 mg of CBD.
- If your dropper has markings, you can calculate the CBD content for each mark:
- 0.5 mL marking: 250 mg/mL * 0.5 mL = 125 mg of CBD
- 0.25 mL marking: 250 mg/mL * 0.25 mL = 62.5 mg of CBD
- Measure Your Desired Dose: Draw the oil into the dropper up to the marking that corresponds to your desired dosage based on your calculation.
Important Considerations:
- Always shake the CBD oil bottle before use to ensure the CBD is evenly distributed.
- A "full dropper" means filling the pipette to the top of the tube by squeezing the bulb, not necessarily filling the bulb itself. Droppers are designed to measure a specific volume (like 1 mL) when filled appropriately up to a marking.
- Start with a low dose and gradually increase it until you find the amount that works best for you.
By understanding the concentration of your CBD oil using the calculation method and utilizing the dropper's volume markings, you can accurately measure your desired dose each time.
