“250mg or 2000mg?” is the single most common question at the counter, and the honest answer is: it depends on math, not marketing. Here’s how to actually work it out.
Strength on the label isn’t the whole story
A 2000mg bottle isn’t automatically “stronger” than a 250mg one in any way that matters until you know two more numbers: the bottle size, and how much is in a single serving. A 2000mg tincture in a 30ml bottle delivers roughly 66mg per full dropper. A 250mg tincture in that same 30ml bottle delivers about 8mg per dropper. Same bottle, wildly different amount per use — that’s the actual comparison, not the number printed on the front.
Matching strength to where you actually are
New to CBD: start at the low end — 250mg or 500mg. You can always take more next time; you can’t take less after the fact. There’s no advantage to starting high, and it makes it much harder to tell what a lower amount would have done for you.
Used it a few times, no settled routine yet: 500mg to 1000mg is usually the range where people land once they know roughly what they respond to.
Regular use already: higher-concentration bottles (1500mg–2000mg) cost more up front but less per serving, which is the real reason regular users buy them — not because the number is bigger.
Full-spectrum, and what “strength” changes about it
Every strength of our full-spectrum tincture keeps the same ratio of hemp compounds — cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids working together, plus a trace of THC at or under the federal 0.3% limit. Moving up in strength doesn’t change what’s in it, just how concentrated it is. If you specifically want the THC fully removed, that’s a broad-spectrum question, not a strength one — worth reading CBD vs THC if you’re not sure which you need.
Strength FAQ
Can I just start with the strongest one to save money long-term?
You can, but if it’s your first time, you won’t have a lower dose to compare it to — which makes it harder to actually gauge fit. Starting low costs a little more per bottle short-term and tells you a lot more.
Does a higher mg number mean it works faster?
No — onset speed is about format (sublingual absorbs faster than something swallowed), not concentration. How long CBD takes to work breaks that down by format.
What if I picked the wrong strength?
Adjust your serving size, not necessarily the bottle — a lower-strength bottle just means a bigger dropper amount to get the same total, and vice versa. If you want a completely different starting point, our Dosage Matrix walks through it by body weight.
Shop by strength
Our full-spectrum tincture comes in five strengths, 250mg through 2000mg, in one place so you can compare them directly rather than hunting across separate product pages.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your physician before use, particularly if pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication. Must be 21 or older. Products contain 0.3% THC or less.