How much? Magic mushroom dosage, level by level
The full range, plain spoken: six magic mushroom doses from sub-perceptual to full immersion, each in every format we sell. Find where you are, or where you want to go. A six minute read.
The six magic mushroom doses
Our mushroom dosing guide runs on six levels, from a whisper you barely feel to a full ceremonial dose, weighed in grams of dried mushroom. Each one opens its own section, with the amount in every format we sell.
- Microdose0.1 to 0.25 g
- Threshold0.25 to 1 g
- Light1 to 2 g
- Moderate2 to 3.5 g
- Strong3.5 to 5 g
- Heroic5 g and up
Macrodose gummies hold 1,000 mg of extract each, as their page states. The extract's strength is not stated, so they are not converted here; their page says start with 1 to 2, and not for microdosing. Capsules hold ground mushroom, no extract; a microdose gummy is 100 mg of mushroom equivalent.
Before anything
Six things that apply to every dose on this page. Skip these and no amount of good vibes will fix a bad set-up.
15 to 45 min
Onset
From swallowing to the first shift.
4 to 6 hours
Duration
Depending on dose and person. In a lab study, blood levels peaked about two hours in.
Eat first
Food
A light meal 60 to 90 minutes before. Honey ginger tea if nausea hits.
Water nearby
Water
A bottle within reach, especially outdoors or if you are moving around.
Nothing else
Do not mix
No alcohol, no cannabis, no SSRIs, no MAOIs. Interactions can weaken or strengthen the effects.
Get one
Trip sitter
First time, big dose or new setting: one sober person nearby. Non-negotiable.
The microdose
Sub-perceptual, daily-ish.
- Dried mushroom0.1 to 0.25 gWeighed in grams of dried mushroom
- Microdose capsules1 to 2 capsules125 mg of ground mushroom each
- Extra strength capsulesBelow one capsule350 mg of ground mushroom each
- ChocolateHalf to 1 square250 mg of mushroom a square
- Microdose gummies1 to 2 gummies100 mg of mushroom equivalent each
A quiet edge. You will barely feel it. People who microdose describe their baseline (focus, mood, patience) nudging up over weeks. Not an experience. A protocol. Fadiman rhythm: one dose, two days off, repeat.
Like the morning of your birthday.
The threshold
Perceptible, functional.
- Dried mushroom0.25 to 1 gWeighed in grams of dried mushroom
- Microdose capsules2 to 8 capsules125 mg of ground mushroom each
- Extra strength capsules1 to 2 capsules350 mg of ground mushroom each
- Chocolate1 to 4 squares250 mg of mushroom a square
- Microdose gummies3 to 10 gummies100 mg of mushroom equivalent each
The first real signal. Colours a touch warmer. Music a touch fuller. A slight lift in mood and sharper senses, without leaving the room, so to speak. Fully functional. Great for a quiet Saturday.
Happy-go-lucky. Everything is just... nicer.
The first trip
Light trip, beginner friendly.
- Dried mushroom1 to 2 gWeighed in grams of dried mushroom
- Microdose capsules8 to 16 capsules125 mg of ground mushroom each
- Extra strength capsules3 to 5 capsules350 mg of ground mushroom each
- Chocolate4 to 8 squares250 mg of mushroom a square
- Microdose gummies10 to 20 gummies100 mg of mushroom equivalent each, more than one pack
The introduction. Perception starts to shift: mild visuals, breathing walls, patterns in the wood grain. Emotions come up bigger. Introspection deepens. Still fully in control. The classic on-ramp for anyone new to the actual experience.
A beginner's paradise. First rodeo, done right.
The journey
Real trip, plan around it.
- Dried mushroom2 to 3.5 gWeighed in grams of dried mushroom
- Microdose capsules16 to 28 capsules125 mg of ground mushroom each
- Extra strength capsules6 to 10 capsules350 mg of ground mushroom each
- Chocolate8 to 14 squares250 mg of mushroom a square
- Microdose gummiesMore than a whole pack10 gummies of 100 mg to a pack
The classic psychedelic dose. Vivid visuals, altered time and space, deep introspection, big emotional experiences. Not for doing errands. Comfortable setting, sober trip sitter nearby, no other plans. This is the one people call "the trip."
A Saturday you plan around. Not a Wednesday.
The deep end
Experienced only, sitter required.
- Dried mushroom3.5 to 5 gWeighed in grams of dried mushroom
- Microdose capsules28 to 40 capsules125 mg of ground mushroom each, more than one pack
- Extra strength capsules10 to 14 capsules350 mg of ground mushroom each
- Chocolate14 to 20 squares250 mg of mushroom a square, more than one bar
- Microdose gummiesMore than a whole pack10 gummies of 100 mg to a pack
Intense visuals and shifts in sound. The ego starts to loosen. Big insights are on the table, but so is an overwhelming emotional wave. This is not your third trip, it is your tenth. Preparation, integration and a supportive setting are the price of admission.
You do not drive the car. You get in the back seat.
Heads up. Not for beginners. Not solo. Not after a hard week. If you are not sure, drop back down to the journey.
The heroic dose
Ceremony, advanced only.
- Dried mushroom5 g and upWeighed in grams of dried mushroom
- Microdose capsulesMore than a whole pack30 capsules of 125 mg to a pack
- Extra strength capsules15 capsules or more350 mg of ground mushroom each
- ChocolateMore than a whole bar16 squares of 250 mg to a bar
- Microdose gummiesMore than a whole pack10 gummies of 100 mg to a pack
Terence McKenna's territory. Complete ego dissolution, powerful visions, mystical experiences, deep interconnectedness. Not a recreational choice. Reserved for experienced users seeking transformation, with real preparation and a supportive container. If this is your first dose, this page is not for you yet.
Not something you do. Something that happens to you.
Not a starting point. If you are reading about this before you have done the journey and the deep end, close the tab. Come back after five trips. Really.
I want to...
Match your intention to a dose. The molecule is the same: how much you take decides what job it does.
Feel a little sharper, less scattered.
Baseline mood, patience, presence.
Fully functional, slightly enhanced.
A real experience, a safe entry.
Home, sitter, no plans.
Grief, transition, a deep question.
Full ego dissolution, a prepared container.
Everyone dials their own dose. Several formats in one box, so everyone picks their own level.
The magic mushroom dosage chart
From the microdose dosage to the heroic dose: weight, duration, setting, visuals, ego, sitter and whether it suits a beginner, at each level.
| Microdose | Threshold | Light | Moderate | Strong | Heroic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 to 0.25 g | 0.25 to 1 g | 1 to 2 g | 2 to 3.5 g | 3.5 to 5 g | 5 g and up |
| Duration | 4 to 6 h | 3 to 5 h | 4 to 5 h | 5 to 6 h | 6 to 7 h | 6 to 8 h |
| Setting | Normal life | Familiar space | Home, nature | Home and sitter | Controlled | Ceremonial |
| Visuals | None | None | Mild | Vivid | Intense | Overwhelming |
| Ego | Intact | Intact | Slightly soft | Loosening | Dissolving | Dissolved |
| Sitter | Not needed | Optional | Recommended | Required | Non-negotiable | Non-negotiable |
| Beginner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not first | No | No |
Never
Four hard rules. No exceptions, no clever workarounds. This is where most bad experiences come from, and all of them are avoidable.
Don't mix with anything.
No alcohol. No cannabis. No SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, lithium or tramadol. Lithium with psychedelics has been linked to seizures, antidepressants can blunt or change the effects, and tramadol carries a serotonin syndrome and seizure warning. There is no way to predict yours.
Sources: Halman et al. 2024, interactions review; Nayak et al. 2021, lithium; Gukasyan et al. 2023, SSRIs and SNRIs; Rached et al. 2026, MAOIs; Tramadol label, US FDA
Don't do it pregnant.
Or breastfeeding. There are no human studies of psilocybin in pregnancy, and no data is not the same as safe. Wait.
Don't do it with a history.
Of psychosis, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, your own or in your close family. Clinical trials leave these people out, and in a survey of people with bipolar disorder about a third reported new or worse symptoms after use. Talk to a psychiatrist first.
Sources: Johnson et al. 2008, safety guidelines; Morton et al. 2023, bipolar survey
Don't drive.
Any dose above a microdose means you are not driving that day. In a lab study, medium and high doses cut attention test scores by half. Plan the ride.
Sources: Johnson et al. 2008, safety guidelines; Hasler et al. 2004
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Three ways in. Match the door to the intention.
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