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How many grams fit in a container? Volume to gram chart

Containers are sold in millilitres, but buyers think in grams. The conversion depends on density, so the same 60ml container holds 3.5g of flower or roughly 60g of liquid. Here is the practical chart plus the maths behind it.

Chubby Gorilla Aviator, Spiral and shot bottle containers in three capacities
Three Chubby Gorilla container formats side by side: weigh a sample of your product before you commit to a container size

The short answer

Grams equals volume in millilitres multiplied by bulk density. Cured flower sits around 0.06 g/ml once loosely packed, concentrates around 1.0 to 1.2 g/ml, and most e-liquids around 1.0 to 1.1 g/ml. Powders vary widely, so always weigh a sample.

Flower: container size per gram weight

The sizes buyers ask for most, matched to the container volume that actually holds them without compressing the product.

  • 1g: 15ml to 20ml container
  • 3.5g (eighth): 60ml container, the most common dispensary format
  • 7g (quarter): 90ml to 120ml container
  • 14g (half ounce): 180ml to 240ml container
  • 28g (ounce): 400ml to 480ml container

Concentrates and extracts

Concentrates are close to the density of water, so volume and weight track each other. A 5ml jar holds about 5g, a 9ml jar about 9g. Viscosity matters more than volume here: thick product needs a wide mouth so it can be scooped without heating.

  • 1g concentrate: 5ml jar
  • 3.5g concentrate: 9ml to 15ml jar
  • 7g concentrate: 15ml to 20ml jar

Liquids in unicorn bottles

For e-liquid, grams and millilitres are near enough interchangeable for shipping weight, but not for fill. A 60ml unicorn bottle is designed to hold 60ml of liquid plus headspace, so the total filled weight lands around 75g to 85g including bottle and closure.

Why the chart is not exact

Bulk density changes with cure, grind and how firmly the product settles in transit. Buy one size up if your product is fluffy, and always validate with a filled sample before locking a run.

  • Moisture content shifts flower density by 10 to 20 percent
  • Ground product packs denser than whole buds
  • Humidity packs and inserts take up volume you have to budget for
  • Labels and CR closures do not change volume, but they change the pack footprint

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Documents for this guide

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  • Labels and dimensions

    Label panel sizes and bottle dimensions per format, so your printer can set up artwork without guessing.

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  • 2026 full product catalog

    Every stocked format with sizes, closures, materials and the customization options: finishes, printing, labeling and PCR resins.

    PDF

Frequently asked

How many grams of flower fit in a 60ml container?
About 3.5 grams of cured flower, which is why 60ml is the standard eighth format for dispensary packaging.
What size container do I need for an ounce?
28 grams of flower needs roughly 400ml to 480ml. Choose the larger size if your product is fluffy or you include a humidity pack.
Is 1ml the same as 1 gram?
Only for products with a density close to water, such as concentrates and most e-liquids. Flower is far lighter per millilitre.
How do I check the capacity of my own product?
Weigh an empty container, fill it the way you would in production, weigh again, and divide the net weight by the container volume to get your real density.

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