Nic Salt Strength: 10mg or 20mg?

Nic salts in the UK come in two main strengths, 10mg and 20mg. 20mg is the legal maximum. Here is how to choose between them.

What the numbers mean

The number is milligrams of nicotine per millilitre of liquid. A 10ml bottle of 20mg nic salt contains twice the nicotine of a 10ml bottle of 10mg.

Who 20mg suits

• People switching from cigarettes who smoked regularly.
• People moving from pre-filled pods or old disposables, most of which are 20mg.
• Anyone who finds lower strengths unsatisfying and ends up vaping much more often.

Who 10mg suits

• Lighter or occasional smokers.
• People who find 20mg too harsh or too strong.
• Anyone stepping down their nicotine over time.

Signs your strength is wrong

• Too strong: a harsh catch in the throat, coughing, or feeling light-headed. Try 10mg.
• Too weak: you find yourself vaping constantly, or you still crave a cigarette. Try 20mg.

Does strength change the flavour?

Slightly. Higher strengths can give a stronger throat hit, but nic salts are smoother than freebase liquid at the same strength, which is why they suit higher strengths well. Read Nic Salts vs Freebase E-Liquid for more.

Changing strength

Many people start on 20mg and move to 10mg once they are used to vaping. Change one step at a time and give yourself a week or two at each strength.

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