Choosing the right nicotine strength when starting to vape can be a challenge, especially if you're new to the world of vaping. Choosing the right number of milligrams of nicotine is an important factor to consider, as it can impact the overall vaping experience and determine how satisfying vaping is compared to smoking.
How Much Nicotine Is in a Pack of Cigarettes?
The amount of nicotine in a pack of cigarettes can vary depending on the brand and type of cigarette. On average, a single cigarette contains approximately 10-12 milligrams (mg) of nicotine. A standard pack of cigarettes usually contains 20 cigarettes, which means that a pack can contain anywhere from 200-240 mg of nicotine.
However, it's important to note that the amount of nicotine in a cigarette isn't the only factor that determines how much nicotine a person is exposed to when smoking. For example, smoking habits, such as how deeply you inhale, how often you smoke, and how long you hold the smoke in your lungs, can also impact the amount of nicotine you are exposed to.
How to Calculate Your Nicotine Intake?
Calculating your nicotine intake is an important step towards understanding your nicotine consumption and making informed decisions. Whether you're a pack-a-day smoker or only a social smoker, there are different ways to calculate your nicotine intake.
If you're a cigarette smoker, calculating your nicotine intake is relatively straightforward. You can start by looking at the amount of nicotine in the cigarettes you smoke. On average, a single cigarette contains around 10-12 mg of nicotine. Multiply this by the number of cigarettes you smoke in a day to get your daily nicotine exposure. For example, if you smoke a pack of cigarettes a day, your daily nicotine exposure would be around 200-240 mg depending on the type of cigarettes you smoke. While you may not be absorbing the full amount of this nicotine, this will give you a general idea of where your nicotine intake is so you can make an informed decision when looking at the nicotine strengths of vaping products.
With vaping, calculating your nicotine intake can be a bit more complicated, as the amount of nicotine in e-liquid can vary depending on the brand and strength. Nicotine strength is usually expressed in milligrams per millilitre (mg/mL). For example, if your vape juice has a nicotine strength of 6 mg/mL and you vape 5 ml of juice a day, your daily nicotine intake would be 30 mg.
If you’re a heavy smoker looking to switch from cigarettes to vaping, you will likely want to start with one of the higher levels of nicotine. In Canada, the highest nicotine level allowed in vape products is 20 mg/mL but if that feels light, there are also options that use a special formulation of nicotine salts to create the feel of a high nicotine strength while still achieving 20 mg/mL. For more on these types of nicotine strengths, check out our article, What is STLTH Bold?
Finding the Right Throat Hit.
When it comes to vaping, finding the right throat hit is essential to enjoying your experience. Throat hit refers to the sensation of feeling the vapour hit the back of your throat as you inhale. Throat hit can be influenced by several factors, including the nicotine strength of your vape juice, whether your vape uses freebase nicotine or nic salts, and the balance of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine (PG/VG) in the e-liquid itself.
Nicotine strength plays a significant role in the throat hit you'll experience when vaping. Generally, the higher the nicotine strength, the stronger the throat hit will be. However, this isn't always the case, as different factors can influence the sensation.
When choosing the right nicotine strength for your vape juice, it's essential to consider your personal preferences, as well as your nicotine tolerance. Some vape users prefer a stronger throat hit, while others prefer a smoother, more mellow sensation. If you're a heavy smoker, you may need a higher nicotine strength to feel satisfied along with preferring a stronger throat hit at the same time, while light smokers may prefer a lower nicotine strength and less harsh throat hit.
In the end, it's worth experimenting with different nicotine strengths to find the one that's right for you. To learn more on this, please read the article - How to switch from smoking to vaping.
Get Vapes in a Range of Nicotine Strengths with STLTH
Whether you’re an experienced vape user or are just making the switch away from cigarettes, STLTH vape products offer a range of options while maintaining the high level of quality and care that we have built our name on. STLTH products are filled in Canada for the highest level of safety and quality in every vape.
STLTH Original vape pods come in a range of nicotine strengths from Nicotine free and 12 mg/mL to the standard 20 mg/mL strength along with the intense Bold 35 and Bold 50 strengths. The nicotine strengths of the STLTH X pod line also include the standard 20 mg/mL strength as well as Bold 50. You can also get 20 mg/mL strength vaping from our disposable line of products, the STLTH 3K and STLTH 1K disposable vapes and the STLTH 5K and STLTH 8K rechargeable disposable vapes.
Make the switch to STLTH today and enjoy a wide selection of nicotine strengths, vaping styles, and flavour options from our Canadian-filled vape products. Shop STLTH products online direct from our website or find the STLTH vape retailer nearest you with our store locator feature.