The wonderful world of weed words is constantly spewing out new street terms for us all to keep up with, but what about the good old days?

The days before legalization, when street dealers and smokers alike needed to keep things more 'under-wraps' than they do nowadays. There were no mega-dispensaries for us to wander into, browse the shelves, and choose a few different grams of the best weed man has ever grown.

Nope, it was corner deals, and if you were lucky enough to score a 'dub' of something decent, then you were a happy camper.

So, how much is a dub of weed these days?

What is a dub of weed?

A dub of weed doesn't actually have an official weight to it, but it does have a fixed cost. Depending on where we are talking about, a dub could mean one gram or maybe a little more. Never more than two grams, though.

How much does a dub of weed cost?

A dub will always cost a round $20, unless you get lucky and find a weed man willing to let one go for a little less.

If we imagine that your dealer is giving you a proper dub bag (which should weigh 2 grams) here are the equivalents in other quantities.

A dub is equal to:

  • A dub is around twice the size of a dime bag ($10 of weed)
  • $20 (on average)
  • There are 14 dubs in a zip of weed (ounce)
  • There are 3.5 dubs in a quarter
  • There are 1.5 - 2 dubs in an eighth
  • There are 227 dubs in a pound

How many grams is a dub bag of weed?

Most often, a dub bag wil hold about a gram of the green goodness. You might get lucky and get one with closer to 2 grams, but you could be equally unlucky and end up with a little less than a gram. But, for the most part, a dub is equal to a gram.

How much does a dub of weed cost?

A dub of weed should never cost more than $20. If you are paying more than that, you are getting severely tripped off, or you live somewhere where the weed economy is seriously out of control.

So, to sum up, a dub of weed is 1 gram or slightly more (but never more than 2 grams) and should always cost $20 or less.

Why is it called ‘A dub of weed’?

No one knows the exact origins, as it has simply been lost in the mists of time, but it is believed that 'dub' comes from the word 'double'. As we know, a dub is typically 1 gram of weed, but back in the day, when everything was done on street corners, and no one was buying actual scales (that would be absurd!), dealers would eyeball what they thought was about double of a dime bag, and call it a dub. The name 'dub' stuck and has been used ever since.

How long should a dub of weed last?

As long as you want it to, but since its only enough for 3 joints at the very most, not too long! The golden rule is that a dub should be enough for 2 people to get really high, or a larger group to get semi-high.

Conclusion

And there you have it folks, all you need to know about dubs of weed.

Whatever you do, don't pay more than a Jackson for your next dub, or better yet, grab a zip, and you will have dubs for days!