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CBD dosage calculator

A conservative starting-dose estimate based on your body weight, experience, and what you're using CBD for. Start low, hold for a few days, increase only if needed.

Want the full reasoning? Read the complete dosage guide →

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Your suggested starting dose

35 mg/day

≈ 21 drops/day of your 1000 mg / 30 ml oil. Split AM/PM.

~11 drops AM and ~11 drops PM.

How to titrate from here

  1. Hold this starting dose for 5–7 days. Watch how you feel.
  2. If you need more, increase by 5 mg/day and hold another 5–7 days.
  3. Don't exceed 55 mg/day without speaking to a healthcare provider.
  4. If you take prescription medications, check interactions first.

Want to go deeper?

Complete dosage guide

The full method behind this calculator — body weight, severity, condition, product type.

Bioavailability — why dosage varies

Oil vs. gummy vs. cream: how much CBD your body actually absorbs.

CBD + your prescription meds

CYP450 enzymes, the grapefruit rule, what to check before you start.

Side effects to watch for

Dry mouth, drowsiness, GI changes — what's normal, what to flag.

CBD for sleep

Timing, dosage windows, and what works for non-REM vs. sleep-onset issues.

CBD for pain

Acute vs. chronic, topical vs. systemic, when to combine.

CBD for anxiety

Why lower doses often work better, and what the research suggests.

Dosing for dogs

Pets are different — body weight maths are similar, but spectrum and excipients matter more.