1. What is the Potency Formula?

The potency formula calculates the THC content per serving in cannabis edibles. It uses the THC content in your cannabis butter and the recipe factor that determines what portion of the butter is in each serving.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the potency formula:

Where:

• \( Butter\ THC \) — Total THC content in your cannabis butter (mg)
• \( Recipe\ Factor \) — Decimal representing portion of butter per serving (0-1)

Explanation: The formula multiplies the total THC in your butter by the fraction of butter used in each serving to determine the THC content per serving.

3. Importance of Potency Calculation

Details: Accurate potency calculation is crucial for dosing cannabis edibles safely and consistently, especially for medical users who require precise dosing.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total THC content in your cannabis butter in milligrams and the recipe factor (decimal between 0 and 1). All values must be valid (THC > 0, factor between 0-1).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I determine the THC in my butter?
A: Calculate from your starting material's THC percentage and the extraction efficiency (typically 50-80% for butter).

Q2: What is a typical recipe factor?
A: For a batch of 24 cookies using 1 cup of butter, the factor would be 1/24 ≈ 0.0417 per cookie.

Q3: What are standard edible doses?
A: 1-5mg for beginners, 5-10mg for regular users, 10-50mg for experienced consumers.

Q4: Does decarboxylation affect potency?
A: Yes, proper decarboxylation converts THCA to THC. Incomplete decarb will result in lower actual potency.

Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides an estimate. Actual potency can vary based on extraction efficiency, decarboxylation, and ingredient distribution.