Fact Checked by Doctor NameWhat is a Pound?
A pound is a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or 453.6 grams. A pound of cannabis refers to 453.6 grams of dried flower buds, a large wholesale quantity. Pounds are tightly compressed for shipping and distribution.
Wholesale pound prices depend on factors like location, quality, strain, and growing methods.
In legal U.S. markets, pounds range from $500 for low-grade outdoor up to $3000 for high-end indoor strains. Black market pounds tend to cost $1000-$2000.
One pound equals approximately 450 grams of buds after removing some weight from stems and leaves. A pound breaks down into 16 ounces, with each ounce being 28.35 grams.
So the math works out: 1 pound = 16 ounces 1 ounce = 28.35 grams 16 x 28.35 = 453.6 grams per pound
A compressed pound forms a brick roughly 6-12 inches wide, 4-8 inches high, and 2-4 inches thick that can fit inside a bag. The dense compression and sealed packaging reduce aroma until the pound is opened and the buds decompress.
Wholesale pounds allow cannabis businesses to acquire products from growers at lower costs compared to purchasing smaller quantities.
Larger batches provide economies of scale to supply dispensaries, delivery services, or illegal distribution networks.
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