A Simple Guide to Filter Tip Size
Have you ever tried hitting a joint and got a mouthful of flower? How about trying to rip a joint with a soggy filter tip that keeps closing? Or a joint that requires you to pull like you're trying to drink a thick milkshake out of a plastic straw? As much as we enjoy hitting joints, these experiences suck.
This guide will help you avoid unpleasant joint experiences. We will review the importance of size, the best uses for those sizes, and how much flower you can fit in various sizes.
How Does Filter Tip Size Affect Joints?
Filter tips do more than keep flower out of your mouth. They determine how fast your joint burns, how smooth it hits, and helps determine the quality of the joint.
Smaller tips have tighter airflow for more of a controlled hit while larger tips open things up for a smoother, more premium hit.
Common Filter Tip Sizes and Their Uses
8 mm Filter Tips - Small
The smallest tip we will discuss is the 8 mm filter tip. This is a great option for a small roll that is quick, discreet, and convenient.
- Airflow: Tight and controlled
- Capacity: ~1 gram
- Best For: Casual, quick, sometimes mobile session with one or two friends
10 mm Filter Tips - Medium
10 mm tips are a great, consistent option for the seasoned smoker. They are easy to roll, strike a healthy balance between smooth hits and size, and work for an individual or group.
- Airflow: Smooth, full
- Capacity: ~1.6 grams
- Best for: Consistent smokers, perfect pulls, and shared groups
12 mm Filter Tips - Large
For those who prefer larger joints (often infused), we recommend a 12 mm filter tip. These tips give a large, satisfying pull with great airflow. Plus, they're here to last.
- Airflow: Open and clean
- Capacity: 2.3 grams
- Best for: Larger groups, long sessions, and infused joints (hash holes)
Choosing the Best Size for You
Smoking style chart:
| Smoking Style | Recommended Tip Size |
| Quick solo session | 8 mm |
| Everyday Roller | 10 mm |
| Group Session | 12 mm |
How many grams with 1 1/4 papers (standard)
| Tip Size | Flower Capacity (1 1/4 papers) |
| 8 mm | 1 gram |
| 10 mm | 1.6 grams |
| 12 mm | 2.3 grams |
How many grams with king size papers (large)
| Tip Size | Flower Capacity (king size papers) |
| 8 mm | 1.5 gram |
| 10 mm | 2.5 grams |
| 12 mm | 3.6 grams |
These charts should give you a good idea of which tip size to use. These flower amounts were tested with our tips which measure exactly, 8, 10, and 12 mm.
Try 8, 10, and 12 mm Joint Tips
We sell a multipack of our smoothest hitting, best filtered design featuring the yin-yang. If you are interested in testing the difference between these three sizes and want to have high-quality 8, 10, and 12 mm tips around, these tips are a great option.
Customize Your Filter Tips
Are you looking to brand filter tips to create some separation between your joints and others? You can request a free design render. No obligation to buy the tips.
