How Much Should I Take? Let’s Talk Psilocybin Dosages

Written by Tonya Laden


At first, Dosing psilocybin can feel confusing.  What is a microdose, what dose should you take to feel social and what is the usual dose for a “journey”? How much is too much?

Let’s make it simple.

Below is a helpful education guide outlining common dose ranges, what you may feel, and where people typically choose to explore each experience.

Dose Range
Experience Level
What You May Feel
Good For
100–250mg
Microdose
Subtle mood lift, calm focus, emotional balance
Workdays, creative flow, walks
300–500mg
Mini-dose
Clear headspace, mild sensory enhancement
Journaling, stretching, music
0.75–1g
Light experience
Deeper introspection, emotional openness
Therapy prep, nature time
1.25–2g
Moderate journey
Strong visuals, connectedness, insights
Meditation, trusted guide
2.5–3.5g
Heroic territory
Intense experience, ego softening, deep healing 
Only with sitter or facilitator