Reviewed by Shaun Owen, Sports Science Advisor for Leafytrade
For people new to CBD, finding the right dose can be difficult as it is a very personalised process. CBD dosing can vary depending on factors like weight, age, the condition you’re treating, strength of the oil you’re using and more.
Below we have developed a CBD Dosage Guide & Calculator to help you maximise the full potential of CBD’s benefits.
How Do You Take Your CBD?
CBD Is A Personalised Process
The optimal dose of CBD is different for everybody. It is dependent on a variety of factors, including:
- Height
- Weight
- Type of condition you’re treating
- Severity of symptoms you’re experiencing
- Your tolerance to CBD
- Your genetics and body chemistry
- The strength of the CBD product you’re
When starting out begin with a small amount of CBD, ideally ~2-5mg per dose, 2-3x per day and gradually increase from there until you start to feel it take effect. See the diagram below to help you with the process.
Select Application Method (Drops, Capsules, Sprays etc.)
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Start low with ~2-5mg per day (2-3x per day)
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Gradually increase dosage until you can feel it take effect
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Experience the benefits of CBD!
Some important things to consider when using CBD are:
- It is important to be consistent when taking CBD by using it on a daily basis
- If no effect is still taking place after increasing the dosage then try changing your application method
- CBD has not been found to have a lethal dosage limit. It has been well tolerated across a range of dosages with one study having patients take 1500mg per day.
- CBD is biphasic meaning it has opposite effects depending on your dosage strength. For example, a lower strength can create an alert effect while a higher strength can make you more relaxed.
CBD Dosage Chart
Although CBD is incredibly personalised there is a general rule of thumb that can be used to determine how much CBD you should based on your weight and the strength of effects you’re looking for.
What CBD Strength Should I Use?

CBD Oil Drops (30ml Bottle)
CBD Oil Strength (mg) |
0.2ml | 0.4ml | 0.6ml | 0.8ml | 1ml |
250mg | 1.66mg CBD | 3.32mg CBD | 4.98mg CBD | 6.64mg CBD | 8.3mg CBD |
500mg | 3.2mg CBD | 6.4mg CBD | 10.6mg CBD | 12.8mg CBD | 16mg CBD |
1000mg | 6.6mg CBD | 13.2mg CBD | 19.8mg CBD | 26.4mg CBD | 33mg CBD |
1500mg | 10mg CBD | 20mg CBD | 30mg CBD | 40mg CBD | 50mg CBD |
2000mg | 13.2mg CBD | 26.4mg CBD | 39.6mg CBD | 52.8mg CBD | 66mg CBD |
2500mg | 16.6mg CBD | 33.2mg CBD | 49.8mg CBD | 66.4mg CBD | 83mg CBD |
3000mg | 20mg CBD | 40mg CBD | 60mg CBD | 80mg CBD | 100mg |
CBD Oil Sprays (30ml Bottle)
CBD Oil Strength (mg) | 1 Spray | 2 Sprays | 3 Sprays |
500mg | 2.0mg CBD | 4.1mg CBD | 6.2mg CBD |
1000mg | 4.1mg CBD | 8.3mg CBD | 12.4mg CBD |
2000mg | 8.3mg CBD | 16.6mg CBD | 24.9mg CBD |