Weights & Measures
Last updated: July 22, 2026.
We always sell our rapé by weight, not volume. Because oils and botanicals vary in density, weighing each bottle ensures you get the exact same amount every time.
Example: measuring to ½ oz (14.2 g)
Here’s how five different rapé blends look when each is measured to exactly ½ oz (14.2 g). Lighter blends take up more volume (left), heavier ones take up less (right) — but the weight is identical.
Weight vs. volume
Weight is the mass of an item on a scale. We sell rapé and Kambô Powder by weight to guarantee consistent dosing.
Volume is the space an item occupies. It’s used when ratios matter more than precision — such as with Sananga, Palo Santo Oil, or Dragon’s Blood.
Buyer beware: the “fluid ounce” trap
When comparing rapé (hapé) prices, note that some vendors sell by fluid ounces (fl oz). This is a measure of space, not amount. Because rapé is a light powder, a “1 oz” volume jar is often half-empty when placed on a scale.
A simple comparison:
Competitor “1 oz” jar — measured by volume, usually weighing only 15–18 grams.
Shamanic Supply 1 oz • 28 g jar — measured by weight, giving you a full 28 grams.
The math: at the same jar price, receiving 15 g instead of 28 g means each gram costs 1.87× as much (28 ÷ 15); at 18 g, 1.56× (28 ÷ 18). A competitor’s “1 fl oz” jar could therefore be 56–87% more expensive per gram of rapé.
The Shamanic Supply guarantee: we strictly follow net-weight standards for all dry botanicals. When you buy 1 oz (28 g) from us, you receive a full 28 grams, even if the bottle does not appear full.