For many, vaping is more than just a trend. It's a tailored experience that caters to individual preferences, especially when it comes to nicotine levels.
With options ranging from 0mg to 50mg, users can easily find the perfect match for their desired experience. This adaptability is what makes vaping a go-to choice for a diverse audience seeking control over their nicotine intake.
What is Nicotine and How Does It Work?
Nicotine is a naturally occurring chemical found in tobacco plants. When consumed, it quickly enters the bloodstream and interacts with the nervous system. This interaction leads to feelings of alertness and a sense of relaxation.
In traditional cigarettes, nicotine is taken from tobacco burning. When you inhale the smoke, nicotine is absorbed through the lungs and rapidly reaches the brain.
With vapes, the nicotine-containing liquid is heated, which creates a vapour. The user then absorbs the nicotine and creates nicotine satisfaction. Vaping creates a more controlled nicotine intake than traditional cigarettes.
Available Nicotine Levels in Vapes
Vape juices offer different nicotine strengths. Let us now see the available nicotine strengths in Canada.
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Strength |
Who can opt for this? |
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0mg/ml (nic free) |
Perfect for anyone who enjoys vaping without the rush of nicotine. This gives better for cloud production, enhanced flavour and safer for long sessions |
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3mg/ml |
Suitable for social vapers or anyone trying to cut back on their nicotine intake. |
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5mg/ml |
Will suit light vapers or those who have recently quit cigarettes |
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6mg/ml |
Moderate vapers quite like it for a low-to-moderate nicotine hit. |
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10mg/ml 12mg/ml |
Medium strength, suiting regular vapers quite well. |
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18mg/ml 20mg/ml |
Heavy vapers who deserve the strongest throat hit. It offers satisfaction fast, ideal for heavy smokers and is suitable for MTL devices |
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50mg (Bold 50) |
This is a synthetic blend which mimics the sensation of 50mg while still maintaining the standard of 20mg/ml. |
Nicotine Strengths vs Cigarettes: Comparison
It is a frequent question of the relationship between cigarettes and nicotine strength usage.
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Cigarettes Smoked |
Equivalent Vape Nicotine |
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1–5/day |
3–6 mg |
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5–10/day |
6–12 mg |
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10–20/day |
18–20 mg |
How to Choose the Right Nicotine Level
- Lower Strength (0mg-6mg): Perfect to reduce nicotine dependence.
- Medium Strength (10mg-12mg): Suitable for average vapers who want a balanced experience.
- Higher strength (18mg-20mg): Provide a strong nicotine hit for those who need it.
- Bold 35/Bold 50: Who need the highest nicotine feel in every puff.
How is Nicotine Labelled?
It is mandatory for every manufacturer or seller to label the pack as per the TVPA (Tobacco and Vaping Products Act).
Nicotine strength determines the concentration of nicotine in the e-liquid used in disposable vape cigarettes.
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mg/ml |
Milligrams of nicotine per millilitre of liquid |
For instance, 3mg/ml means that there is 3mg of nicotine in every millilitre of e-liquid |
Is your nicotine strength too high or too low? How do you choose the right nicotine strength?
If you are thinking about making the switch from smoking to vaping, one of your primary concerns will be relieving your nicotine cravings. If you find that your nicotine cravings are not satisfied and you need to chain vape, it is likely that your nicotine strength is too low.
Should you experience any unpleasant feelings when you vape it is an indication of higher nicotine strength, then reduce your nicotine strength and/or the frequency of your puffs.
How to reduce your nicotine strength?
Remember that you can end your nicotine addiction but still enjoy the feel of vaping and the many tasty flavours.
When you feel you have successfully transitioned from cigarettes to vaping with the chosen nicotine strength. Now, in the next step, try reducing the nicotine strength and maintain for a few weeks. Repeat this process until you make it up to Nic free solutions.
Device Compatibility with Nicotine Strengths
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Device Type |
Best Nicotine Strength |
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Pod System |
12–20mg (Salt Nic) |
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Disposable Vape |
20mg (Salt Nic) |
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Sub-ohm Device |
3–6mg (Freebase) |
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Box Mod |
3–6mg (Freebase) |
Benefits of Nicotine-Free Vaping
- No risk of nicotine addiction
- Smoother, softer inhale
- More cleaner flavour.
- Ideal for casual vapers.
FAQs(Frequently Asked Questions):
1. Can I mix vape juices to adjust nicotine strength?
Yes. You can mix two different nicotine levels to create a custom strength. But you need to be careful regarding the output flavours, VG/PG ratios and device used.
2. What’s the legal nicotine limit in Canada?
As of 2025, the maximum allowed is 20 mg/ml (2%) under the TVPA.
3. Is salt nicotine more addictive?
Not necessarily, but it absorbs faster, which can make cravings feel more satisfied quickly.
4. Can I vape too much nicotine?
Yes. Overuse can cause side effects like nausea, dizziness, and increased heart rate.
5. How much nicotine is there in a cigarette?
Tobacco cigarettes tend to contain between 8mg and 20mg of nicotine. But only around 10% of this is absorbed into the body. A smoker will absorb 0.8mg – 2mg of nicotine from each cigarette.