How to Dose THC Edibles: From Microdose to Macro

Getting your dose right is the key to a great edible experience. Cannabis edibles come in a wide range of potencies, and understanding the dose spectrum helps you find exactly what works for you.

The dose spectrum

Cannabis researchers and experienced users generally recognize these dose tiers:

Microdose: 1-5mg THC. Subtle effects. Many people report improved mood, mild stress relief, and enhanced creativity without feeling "high." Popular for daytime use and productivity. Some users take microdoses daily as part of a wellness routine.

Low dose: 5-15mg THC. The standard recreational starting point. Noticeable relaxation, mood elevation, mild euphoria, and enhanced sensory perception. This is where most new-to-moderate users find their sweet spot. One piece of The Macro Bar (10mg) falls in this range.

Moderate dose: 15-30mg THC. Stronger euphoria, pronounced body relaxation, and more significant cognitive effects. Experienced users often prefer this range for social settings or unwinding after a long day. Two to three pieces of The Macro Bar.

High dose: 30-50mg THC. Strong psychoactive effects. Deep body relaxation, potential couch-lock, and intense sensory experiences. Not recommended for inexperienced users. Best for those with established tolerance.

Macro dose: 50-100mg+ THC. Very strong effects suitable only for experienced users with high tolerance. Intense, immersive, and long-lasting. The full Macro Bar delivers 100mg for those who know their body and their limits.

Factors that affect your dose

Your ideal dose depends on several factors: body weight, metabolism, tolerance (how frequently you consume THC), whether you have eaten recently (a full stomach slows absorption), and individual endocannabinoid system variation. Two people can take the same dose and have meaningfully different experiences.

The golden rule: start low, go slow

Take your starting dose. Wait at least 90 minutes — ideally two full hours — before taking more. Edibles are not instant. The most common mistake is redosing too soon because you "do not feel anything yet" and then feeling everything at once when both doses hit simultaneously.

Why we love the scored grid format

The Macro Bar is scored into a 2x5 grid of 10mg pieces. You snap off exactly what you need — whether that is one piece, three pieces, or the whole bar. It is one of the things we are most proud of: a format that puts dosing completely in your hands.