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An ounce of weed (28 grams) costs $160 at the median at licensed NYC dispensaries, based on 316 ounce listings on 28 licensed menus read Oct 19, 2026. Half cost between $130 and $170. The cheapest ounces were about $88 to $90 before tax, at Two Buds in the Bronx, Kushmart in Brooklyn and Bayside Cannabis in Queens. Buying an ounce instead of eight eighths cuts the price per gram roughly in half. Adults 21 and over can buy and carry up to 3 ounces in New York.
- $160median ounce
- $130 to $170middle half
- $88cheapest ounce before tax
- $5.71per gram, vs $11.43 in eighths
On this page: Price range Ounce vs eighths Cheapest ounces By brand How much you can buy FAQ
In New York slang an ounce is a “zip” or an “O”, and on licensed menus it is usually a 28 g jar or bag. Ounces were on 28 of the 32 licensed menus we read, from Carnegie Hill on the Upper East Side to Bayside Cannabis on Union Turnpike. Smaller bags are covered on our NYC weed prices page.
How much is an ounce of weed in NYC?
Most ounces cost between $120 and $180, and the single most common bracket is $160 to $179. Only 53 of the 316 ounces cost $120 or less. Pick a borough to compare: Brooklyn’s median was $150, Manhattan’s and Queens’ $160.
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Data behind this chart
| Price | All | Manhattan | Brooklyn | Queens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $80-99 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| $100-119 | 27 | 6 | 13 | 2 |
| $120-139 | 62 | 22 | 15 | 23 |
| $140-159 | 44 | 17 | 7 | 4 |
| $160-179 | 99 | 49 | 17 | 24 |
| $180-199 | 48 | 23 | 8 | 16 |
| $200-219 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| $220-239 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| $240-259 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Ounces of smalls (small buds) and pre-ground flower run cheaper, $99 to $144 on the menus we read, but we leave them out of the figures above because they are a different product.
Ounce vs. eighths: how much you save
Eight eighths at the $40 median would cost $320 for the same 28 grams. A median ounce costs $160, so the bulk discount is about 50%. A half ounce (median $90) and a quarter (median $60) fall in between.
| Size | Median price | Per gram | Cost of 28 g at this rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 g (eighth) | $40 | $11.43 | $320 |
| 7 g (quarter) | $60 | $8.60 | $241 |
| 14 g (half ounce) | $90 | $6.43 | $180 |
| 28 g (ounce) | $160 | $5.71 | $160 |
Where to buy the cheapest ounce in NYC
These are the licensed shops with the lowest-priced ounce on their Oct 19 menu. Prices at Two Buds and Kushmart include tax on the menu, so we show their before-tax estimate to compare fairly. The shop name links to hours and license details; the neighborhood opens Google Maps.
| Shop | Area | Ounces on menu | Cheapest ounce | Median ounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Buds Dispensary | Northeast Bronx | 25 | $87.72 | $128.43 |
| Kushmart | Sheepshead Bay | 19 | $88.5 | $133.13 |
| Bayside Cannabis | Bayside and Little Neck | 59 | $90 | $136 |
| Alta Dispensary | SoHo and NoHo | 7 | $99 | $159 |
| Dankley Canna | Financial District | 11 | $99 | $135 |
| FlynnStoned Chelsea | Chelsea | 7 | $99 | $140 |
| Jungle Kingdom Flower Co. | Bushwick | 18 | $100 | $122.5 |
| Carnegie Hill Cannabis | Upper East Side | 30 | $110 | $160 |
| At The Factory | Bushwick | 3 | $110 | $160 |
| Vaporize | Richmond Hill | 4 | $120 | $140 |
| Lenox Hill Cannabis Co. | Upper East Side | 44 | $125 | $170 |
| Midnight Moon | Harlem | 10 | $125 | $167.5 |
The bargain ounces were mostly value lines: The Plug Pack at Two Buds near the Wakefield end of the 2 train and at Bayside Cannabis, and Smoakland at Kushmart on Kings Highway. Our cheapest dispensaries ranking compares the same shops on eighths.
Ounce prices by brand
Brand drives ounce prices more than anything else. Value lines sell for $90 to $135, while the most common ounce brand on NYC menus, Grocery, sits at $160 with 47 listings at 12 shops. Brands with at least five ounce listings are shown; prices are before tax.
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Data behind this chart
| Brand | Ounce listings | Shops | Median | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plug Pack | 14 | 3 | $90 | $87.72 |
| Smoakland | 25 | 6 | $110 | $88.5 |
| Munchkins | 8 | 4 | $122.5 | $110 |
| Zips | 14 | 3 | $130 | $130 |
| Hudson Cannabis | 9 | 4 | $133.13 | $133.13 |
| GRAMS | 9 | 3 | $135 | $133.13 |
| LEAL | 11 | 1 | $136 | $136 |
| NextStop | 6 | 1 | $140 | $140 |
| Studio Farms NY | 7 | 2 | $141.75 | $141.74 |
| Find | 21 | 7 | $150 | $128.43 |
| Grocery | 47 | 12 | $160 | $140.96 |
| CHEEVO | 9 | 3 | $160 | $160 |
| Grassroots | 6 | 2 | $160 | $160 |
| Papa’s Herb | 9 | 4 | $160 | $150 |
| Dank By Definition. | 11 | 3 | $160 | $120 |
| GOOD GREEN | 6 | 3 | $165 | $140 |
| Rythm | 25 | 7 | $180 | $171 |
| Studio Farms | 6 | 1 | $180 | $180 |
| Dank | 8 | 2 | $185 | $170 |
| Platinum Reserve | 5 | 2 | $200 | $200 |
How much weed can you buy at once in New York?
Adults 21 and over can possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower and 24 grams of concentrate in public, and a dispensary will not sell you more than that in one go. You need a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, IDNYC or a passport, and you pay with cash or a debit card. The Office of Cannabis Management’s adult-use page sets out the limits. Keep it sealed in the car and do not take it across state lines, even to New Jersey.
How we counted
We read every page of 32 licensed flower menus on Oct 19, 2026 and kept 28 g listings of whole flower: no smalls, shake, pre-ground or infused flower. Each product counts once per shop. Prices are as listed except where we note a before-tax estimate for shops whose menus include tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an ounce of weed in NYC?
The median ounce at licensed NYC dispensaries cost $160 on Oct 19, 2026, across 316 listings. Half cost $130 to $170, and the range ran from $90 to $250 before tax was added.
Where can I buy the cheapest ounce in NYC?
The lowest prices on our Oct 19 read were at Two Buds Dispensary in the Bronx and Kushmart in Brooklyn, about $88 before tax, and Bayside Cannabis in Queens at $90.
Is it cheaper to buy an ounce than eighths?
Yes. A median ounce costs about $5.71 a gram, against $11.43 for a median eighth. Eight eighths at $40 would cost $320.
How much weed can you legally buy in New York?
Adults 21 and over can buy and possess up to 3 ounces of flower and 24 grams of concentrate. Dispensaries will refuse a sale that goes over the limit.
What is a zip of weed?
A zip is slang for an ounce, about 28 grams. On licensed NYC menus an ounce usually appears as 28 g or 1 oz.
Do you pay tax on an ounce?
Yes. A 13% retail tax (9% state, 4% local) is added at the register, so a $160 ounce costs $180.80.
Related guides
- NYC weed prices: eighths, quarters and halves
- Cheapest dispensaries in NYC: shops ranked by price
- Grocery cannabis: the most common ounce brand
- NY cannabis brands: 12 brands compared
- Can tourists buy weed in NYC?: ID and limits for visitors
- NYC dispensary list: every licensed shop
Sources
- NY Office of Cannabis Management: adult-use information, possession limits and taxes
- Public online flower menus of 32 licensed NYC dispensaries, read Oct 19, 2026
Prices as listed on licensed menus on Oct 19, 2026; they change daily. For adults 21 and over. Page updated Oct 20, 2026.