Understanding Nicotine Strength
Nicotine strength is measured in mg/ml. Here's how to choose:
| Strength |
Profile |
Sensation |
| 0 mg/ml |
Non-smoker / weaned off |
No nicotine |
| 3 mg/ml |
Light smoker (<5 cig/day) |
Very light |
| 6 mg/ml |
Moderate smoker (5-15 cig/day) |
Moderate hit |
| 12 mg/ml |
Heavy smoker (15-25 cig/day) |
Pronounced hit |
| 18-20 mg/ml |
Very heavy smoker (>25 cig/day) |
Strong hit |
PG/VG Ratio Explained Simply
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PG (Propylene Glycol): thin, provides throat hit, carries flavor well. Ideal for small clearomizers and pods.
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VG (Vegetable Glycerin): thick, produces lots of vapor, slightly sweet taste. Ideal for sub-ohm and big clouds.
Which Ratio for Which Device?
| Device |
Recommended Ratio |
Why |
| Pod / MTL |
50/50 or 70PG/30VG |
Thin liquid, present hit |
| Standard clearomizer |
50/50 |
Versatile |
| Sub-ohm / DL |
30PG/70VG |
Dense vapor, smooth hit |
| Dripper / rebuildable |
Max VG |
Extreme clouds |
Summary Table
| Vaper Profile |
Nicotine |
Ratio |
| Former light smoker, pod |
3-6 mg |
50/50 |
| Former moderate smoker, clearo |
6 mg |
50/50 |
| Former heavy smoker, pod |
12-20 mg |
50/50 |
| Leisure, sub-ohm |
0-3 mg |
70/30 VG |
| Cloud chaser |
0 mg |
Max VG |
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