How to Measure Your Kratom Dose

The right kratom dose can give you a burst of energy, elevate your mood, relax the body and mind, and seem like a miracle, but the wrong dose could do nothing or even cause side effects like nausea. 

So, how do you measure the right kratom dose? ShopKetum.com is here to help you do exactly that. 

Keep reading to learn the best ways to measure your powder dose, how much powder is in kratom capsules, and how much kratom is in a teaspoon and a tablespoon. 

First, how much is a first-time, normal, and heavy kratom dose?

How Much Kratom Should I Take?

Knowing how much kratom causes different effects is important to dosing correctly. If you’re an experienced user with a dose you already prefer, then you can skip this section, otherwise, read on. 

For a beginner, it’s always best to start very low, with no more than 2 grams. This will let you determine how kratom affects you with little chance of nausea or other side effects. Other than that, here are some doses and what you can expect from them.

• 1-4 Grams, Low Dose: This dose it most likely to give a mild to moderate energy boost.
• 4-8 Grams, Moderate Dose: This dose will generally provide balanced effects with some energy & mood boost combined with moderate relaxation. 
• 8-10+ Grams, Heavy Dose: This dose might provide some energy, but is more likely to promote tranquility both in the body and mind. However, you should never jump straight into this dose…start lower and work your way up. 

So how can you measure out these doses when you have a ton of kratom powder or a handful of capsules? Well, let’s look. 

The Best Way to Measure Kratom Powder

The best way to measure kratom powder is always to use a scale. This will be the most accurate so that you can keep your doses consistent, especially after finding your sweet spot. 

Additionally, it ensures you don’t keep increasing on accident, helping you avoid rapid tolerance and diminished effects. 

We strongly recommend getting a scale that’s accurate up to a tenth of a gram. That would be one that measures to 0.1 grams accurately. However, that could still be off up to 0.04 grams, so if possible a scale that measures up to 100th of a gram will be even better. 

So, what if you don’t have a scale?

Ways to Measure Your Kratom Dose Without a Scale

If you don’t have a scale, you’ll need to know how to measure your kratom. There are several options for doing this including buying or making kratom capsules, using a teaspoon, or making a tea or tincture. While none of these will be as accurate as using a scale, they can work in a pinch. 

Use Kratom Capsules

Kratom capsules provide carefully measured doses of kratom when bought from a reliable seller like ShopKetum.com. Our top-quality kratom capsules contain 750mg of kratom each, or ¾ of a gram per convenient capsule. To make it easy, that would be 1.5 grams of kratom powder in every 2 capsules. 

You can also make your own capsules, and if you do that then how much fits in the capsules you buy? Well, here’s a guide:

• “0” capsules equal approximately 0.5 grams, or ½ a gram of kratom. These are the most commonly used capsules for kratom and are easy to swallow. However, for bigger doses, you’d be taking a lot of capsules which can upset the tummy. 
• “00” kratom capsules contain approximately 750mg…these are the capsules we use at ShopKetum because they offer the perfect balance, offering convenient easy-to-swallow sizes while also containing more kratom than smaller options. 
• “000” capsules contain around 1 gram of kratom. For some people, they might be hard to swallow, but they can be great for those who want a bigger dose. 
• “1” and “2” sizes are usually too small for reasonably taking kratom, containing 0.3 grams or less. 

Measure with a Teaspoon or Tablespoon

While this is a very inaccurate way to measure kratom, it can work for some people, especially when on the go with kratom powder. 

So how much kratom fits into a tablespoon and a teaspoon?

• Teaspoon: Teaspoons filled completely with no heaping contains 2.5-3 grams. 
• ½ Teaspoon: a half teaspoon is probably the best option, containing 1.25 to 1.5 grams
• Tablespoon: This contains 7.5 to 9 grams of kratom, making it an impractical option for most people. 

Make a Shot or Tea

A final option is to make a shot or tea from your entire amount. For example, if you have 100 grams of Green Maeng Da then you can mix it in 1000 milliliters of water and have 1 gram per 10 mililiters. 

While that exact sizing might not work great for you, this makes it easy to create a whole batch based on the amount of kratom you have. Then, you can refrigerate it and drink the right amount for every dose. 

Kratom Gummies & Extracts

Some kratom extracts like ShopKetum’s kratom gummies have a carefully measured dose so you can have no worries about dosing while getting all the potent effects you crave. 

The same goes for tinctures and shots, but just make sure you understand that extracts are much stronger than kratom powder. It’s best to start slow just like you should when you first try kratom powder. 

Conclusion

Whether you are using a scale, capsules, or eyeballing your kratom dose, the most important thing is to get top-quality kratom from a reliable vendor. 

ShopKetum offers a wide variety of lab-tested kratom powders, shots, tinctures, capsules, and extracts so you can find the perfect way to take your kratom. Click here to browse all our kratom products and find the best option for you.