Short answer
A single cannabis nug sells for $8 to $20 per gram in most US adult-use stores. An eighth, 3.5 grams, runs $25 to $60. An ounce, 28 grams, runs $120 to $350. Those are pre-tax ranges. State and local taxes add 10% to 40% at checkout in some states.
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What a nug is at the counter
Nug is slang for one flower bud. It is not a unit of weight. Stores sell flower by weight, priced per gram or per sealed package. If a menu lists a single nug, ask for the gram price. Some shops sell loose flower from a jar and weigh it at the counter. Others sell sealed packages with net weight, THC percentage, harvest date, and test results printed on the label.
Price ranges by package size
- 1 gram: $8 to $20
- 2 grams: $15 to $35
- 3.5 grams, an eighth: $25 to $60
- 7 grams, a quarter: $45 to $110
- 14 grams, a half ounce: $80 to $190
- 28 grams, an ounce: $120 to $350
Top-shelf flower sits at the high end. Shake, trim, and small buds sit at the low end.
What moves the price
- State market. Illinois and New York charge more than Oregon, Colorado, or Michigan.
- THC and terpene content. Labs test each batch.
- Grow method. Indoor flower costs more than greenhouse or outdoor flower.
- Testing and packaging fees, which growers pass to the store.
- Store type. Medical shops charge less tax than adult-use shops in some states.
Taxes and fees at checkout
Washington charges a 37% excise tax at retail. California adds excise tax plus sales tax. Illinois taxes flower by THC content. Ask the budtender for the out-the-door price before you pay.
How to compare menus
Compare price per gram, not package price. Divide the package price by the grams on the label. Check the harvest date, since old flower loses moisture and terpenes. Ask about store deals and loyalty programs. Many shops discount flower on set days of the week.