CBD and its benefits are creating more and more buzz worldwide, so you decided to implement it in your lifestyle. But, as soon as you start your research, you stumble across some obstacles.
How to use CBD, when to use it, and how to dose it to ensure maximum potency for yourself or your loved ones? Read on because this article will teach you how to dose CBD according to your needs and body weight.
The usual dose of CBD
The ideal dose of CBD depends on:
- Your size and weight
- The potency of the CBD oil or gel capsules
- The intensity of the condition you’re treating
- Your tolerance of CBD
- Individual body chemistry
A standard dose of CBD is 20 – 40 mg per dose. But, some people take much less (such as 1-2 mg), whereas others take higher doses (up to 100 mg). How to dose CBD depends on the product’s strength, so you could use anywhere from a few drops to several milliliters of CBD oil or anywhere from 1 to 5 CBD gel capsules.
One of the best ways to find your optimal dose of CBD is to start with a small dose and gradually increase it until you find that perfect spot.
You can also begin with regular doses of CBD products of lower potency and, after a while, switch up to a higher potency product while decreasing the dose.
How to dose CBD according to the pain levels
If your goal is to use CBD to relieve various pains and conditions, you can refer to this guide:
MILD PAIN
Mild nausea, muscle inflammation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), general health -> mild dose – low CBD concentration (5%)
MEDIUM PAIN
Nausea, pain, inflammation, mild insomnia, mild to medium anxiety, headache, mild arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), PMS -> mild dose of moderate CBD concentration (10%)
STRONG PAIN
Chronic pain, severe inflammation, cancer, chronic insomnia, intense anxiety, migraines, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases (multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, psoriasis, arthritis, …) -> high dose – high concentration of CBD (15%)
It’s important to note that some people immediately experience CBD oil’s painkilling benefits.
In contrast, others need to take the oil longer before noticing improvement.
Suppressing inflammatory pain, pain connected to cancer, or pain from endometriosis with CBD can take longer. On the other hand, headaches, muscle pain, and PMS pain usually go away within a few hours of taking CBD oil.
To determine the right amount according to your body weight, you can refer to this table:
| MILD PAIN | MODERATE PAIN | HEAVY PAIN |
| 0 – 22 kg: 1 – 6 mg | 0 – 22 kg: 6 – 10 mg | 0 – 22 kg: 10 – 13 mg |
| 22 – 45 kg: 6 – 10 mg | 22 – 45 kg: 10 – 13 mg | 22 – 45 kg: 13 – 15 mg |
| 45 – 57 kg: 10 – 13 mg | 45 – 57 kg: 13 – 15 mg | 45 – 57 kg: 15 – 17 mg |
| 57 – 68 kg: 13 – 15 mg | 57 – 68 kg: 15 – 17 mg | 57 – 68 kg: 17 – 20 mg |
| 68 – 79 kg: 15 – 17 mg | 68 – 79 kg: 17 – 20 mg | 68 – 79 kg: 20 – 22 mg |
| 79 – 91 kg: 17 – 20 mg | 79 – 91 kg: 20 – 22 mg | 79 – 91 kg: 22 – 25 mg |
| 91 – 102 kg: 20 – 22 mg | 91 – 102 kg: 22 – 25 mg | 91 – 102 kg: 25 – 30 mg |
| 102 – 113 kg: 22 – 25 mg | 102 – 113 kg: 25 – 30 mg | 102 – 113 kg: 30 – 35 mg |
| 113+ kg: 25 – 30 mg | 113+ kg: 30 – 35 mg | 113+ kg: 35 – 45 mg |
How to dose CBD in drops
You can convert your CBD dose into drops to make your life easier.
The number of CBD oil drops you need to hit your desired dose depends on the CBD oil’s potency.
Knowing how to dose drops turns highly useful when working with potent CBD oils. It’s also helpful if you’re using CBD oil for pets or children, where even a minor change in the dose can make a big difference.
The majority of droppers dispense 30 drops for every ml of oil. Therefore, you can find your dose per drop by dividing the dose per ml by 30.
You can use this formula:
(CBD POTENCY PER ML) ÷ (30 DROPS) = (MG/DROP).
Once you figure out your mg/per drop, you can easily calculate how many drops you’ll need to hit the desired amount.
How to dose CBD for sleep
CBD oil can improve the quality and duration of your sleep. But, studies have shown that the adequate dose of CBD oil for sleep can be higher than for other conditions.
If you wish to use CBD oil for sleep, aim for a heavier CBD oil dose.
Low doses of CBD (less than 10 mg) offer a stimulating effect.
Higher doses (20 mg or higher) are much more sedative. The more CBD oil you use, the stronger the sedative effect.
How to dose CBD for pets
If you want CBD oil to relieve various ailments of your beloved pets, here’s how to determine the correct dose.
The recommended amount of CBD oil is 0.5ml per 4kg of your pet’s weight. However, you can also modify this amount by considering the level of pain and the potency of CBD oil. There is no one-size-fits-all CBD solution because your pets’ size, metabolism, and condition will impact how CBD works for them. That’s why you’ll need to experiment.
Start with a dose in the middle range and expect results in 30–60 minutes. If there is no change, increase the dosage. And don’t worry, CBD oil is safe and natural, and your pets will not overdose on CBD.
Learn how to dose CBD for pets with this table:
| LOW DOSE | MEDIUM DOSE | HIGH DOSE |
| 0 – 4 kg: 1 mg | 0 – 4 kg: 3 mg | 0 – 4 kg: 5 mg |
| 5 – 9 kg: 2 mg | 5 – 9 kg: 6 mg | 5 – 9 kg: 10 mg |
| 10 – 14 kg: 3 mg | 10 – 14 kg: 9 mg | 10 – 14 kg: 15 mg |
| 15 – 19 kg: 4 mg | 15 – 19 kg: 12 mg | 15 – 19 kg: 20 mg |
| 20 – 24 kg: 5 mg | 20 – 24 kg: 15 mg | 20 – 24 kg: 25 mg |
| 25 – 29 kg: 6 mg | 25 – 29 kg: 18 mg | 25 – 29 kg: 30 mg |
| 30 – 34 kg: 7 mg | 30 – 34 kg: 21 mg | 30 – 34 kg: 35 mg |
| 35 – 39 kg: 8 mg | 35 – 39 kg: 24 mg | 35 – 39 kg: 40 mg |
| 40 – 44 kg: 9 mg | 40 – 44 kg: 27 mg | 40 – 44 kg: 45 mg |
| 45 – 50 kg: 10 mg | 45 – 50 kg: 30 mg | 45 – 50 kg: 50 mg |