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What does THC mean on a cannabis label?

A closer look at the number adults see most often and what it leaves out.

One piece of package information

THC is short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, a cannabinoid associated with intoxication. Labels may show THC before and after activation, and the way those numbers are presented depends on the product format.

A THC number is one piece of package information, not a quality ranking or a personal recommendation. Read it alongside the format, amount, warnings and other label details.

Total THC is an estimate of the THC available when used as intended.
Units and label language differ across product formats.
Edible effects can be delayed.