How many nicotine shots should I add to my e-liquid?
What strength e-Liquid should I be using?
If you are new to vaping to help you quit smoking, you may want to opt for a higher nicotine strength (9 or 12mg), and use it more sparingly throughout the day.
If you are someone who vapes all day long, then you may want to opt for a lower strength (3 or 6mg). The best way to work out your ideal strength is to try vaping with a 3mg liquid for a week. If this does not feel strong enough, then slowly work your way up week-by-week until you find a strength that satisfies you.
Related: A beginners guide to choosing the right e-liquid
How to make your E-Liquid
Nic shot mixing guide
1.5mg
25ml shortfill: Add 1/4 of an 18mg nicotine shot.
50ml shortfill: Add 1/2 of an 18mg nicotine shot.
100ml shortfill: Add 1 x 18mg nicotine shot.
3mg
25ml shortfill: Add 1/2 of an 18mg nicotine shot.
50ml shortfill: Add 1 x 18mg nicotine shot.
100ml shortfill: Add 2 x 18mg nicotine shots.
5mg
25ml shortfill: Add 1 x 18mg nicotine shot.
50ml shortfill: Add 2 x 18mg nicotine shots.
100ml shortfill: Add 4 x 18mg nicotine shots.
What if I want a higher strength than 5mg?
These days, the vast majority of nicotine shots go up to a maximum of 18mg. This means that you would need multiple nicotine shots to make your e-liquid higher than 5mg. This would not work for 2 reasons: firstly, the nicotine shots wouldn’t actually fit in your shortfill bottle; secondly, adding this extra liquid would dilute the solution and decrease the overall strength. Therefore, if you are looking for a higher nicotine strength than 5mg, your best option is to choose a 10ml e-liquid that already contains nicotine.
