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DMT dosage 2026: safe ranges by route and weight.
DMT has 3 documented routes of administration. The most common is smoked. Always start at the lowest dose range and wait the full onset window before redosing.
Dose ranges by route.
Smoked
- Threshold
- 5 mg
- Light
- 10–20 mg
- Common
- 20–40 mg
- Strong
- 40–60 mg
- Heavy
- 60 mg
Vaporized
- Threshold
- 5 mg
- Light
- 10–20 mg
- Common
- 20–40 mg
- Strong
- 40–60 mg
- Heavy
- 60 mg
Oral
- Threshold
- 50 mg
- Light
- 75–150 mg
- Common
- 150–300 mg
- Strong
- 300–500 mg
- Heavy
- 500 mg
| Route | Threshold | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked | 5 mg | 10–20 mg | 20–40 mg | 40–60 mg | 60 mg |
| Vaporized | 5 mg | 10–20 mg | 20–40 mg | 40–60 mg | 60 mg |
| Oral | 50 mg | 75–150 mg | 150–300 mg | 300–500 mg | 500 mg |
Start at the bottom. Body chemistry, tolerance, and combinations all matter.
Duration timeline.
Smoked
total ~ 76 min- Onset
- 0–1 min
- Peak
- 2–5 min
- Offset
- 5–10 min
- After
- 15–60 min
Vaporized
total ~ 76 min- Onset
- 0–1 min
- Peak
- 2–5 min
- Offset
- 5–10 min
- After
- 15–60 min
Oral
total ~ 720 min- Onset
- 20–60 min
- Peak
- 60–120 min
- Offset
- 1.5–3h
- After
- 3–6h
Bodyweight quick formula
For a 70 kg adult, divide the total mg dose by 70 to get your mg/kg ratio. Most published ranges assume this reference weight. If you weigh significantly less, reduce proportionally; significantly more does not always mean linearly higher doses.
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FAQ.
- What is a safe DMT dose?
- A "safe" dose depends on body weight, tolerance, set and setting. Start at the threshold or light range for your chosen route and do not redose until onset is complete.
- How do I calculate DMT dose by weight?
- For substances where bodyweight matters: divide the mg amount by your weight in kg to get the mg/kg ratio. Most common dose data assumes a 70–80 kg adult.
- What happens if I take too much DMT?
- Exceeding the "heavy" range significantly increases risk of adverse effects, medical emergency, or overdose. Harm reduction starts with knowing the ranges.
- How long does DMT last?
- Duration varies by route. The timeline section below shows onset, peak, offset and after-effects for each route.
- Can I mix DMT with other substances?
- Many combinations are dangerous. Check the interaction checker tool before combining anything. Never combine on a first experience.
- Is DMT dosage the same for all routes?
- No. Bioavailability differs significantly by route — intranasal and IV routes typically require lower doses than oral for equivalent effect.
- Should I weigh my DMT dose?
- Always. A milligram scale (0.001g precision) is essential for most substances. Volumetric dosing with a solvent is the gold standard for sub-10mg doses.