What Strength E-liquid do I Need?
Not knowing what the best e-liquid strength to opt for is perhaps one of the most common issues faced by new vapers. The truth is, there is no one size fits all answer to this, and it can vary dramatically depending on your smoking history and what you’re trying to achieve from vaping in the first place.
Are you switching from cigarettes to e-cigs? Maybe you have never smoked before but fancy trying out a vape. Whatever your motivation, the e-liquid strength that you choose is important and knowing where to start can make the difference between a positive and a negative e-cig experience.
So – how do you decide on the best e-liquid strength for you? Here is our handy guide to all you need to know about e-liquid strength, what it means and how to pick the best one for you.
What is e-liquid “strength”?
If you’re new to the vaping world, you may not know what we mean by e-liquid strength. Now, it’s important to recognise that e-liquid “strength” only applies to those using nicotine in their liquids. If you’re vaping with no nicotine, then you can ignore this bit.
As the name suggests, e-liquid strength refers to how much nicotine is present in the liquid, and this amount will vary depending on how much nicotine your body is used to already. For example, if you previously smoked 20 cigarettes a day before swapping them out for an e-cig, the chances are you will be looking for a fairly high strength e-liquid to ensure you don’t fall back into old habits. On the other hand, if you have only been a social smoker but want to try out vaping instead, you’re unlikely to require a high nicotine strength in your e-juice.
How do I know what e-liquid strength is right for me?
For most people, vaping becomes a go-to alternative to smoking cigarettes. Many who make this switch do so with the goal in mind of quitting all together over time, and so slowly reducing your nicotine strength is a popular approach to vaping. But how do you know where to start in the first place?
The first thing to note is that if you do try a new e-liquid, you’ll likely know immediately if it is not the correct nicotine strength for you. An e-liquid that has a too high strength will likely leave you feeling a little dizzy and can be a bit of an unpleasant experience. An e-liquid that doesn’t have enough nicotine will leave you feeling unsatisfied, and may see you vaping more than usual, or even craving cigarettes.
It’s important to find the right strength for you to ensure you don’t “fall of the wagon” or have an unpleasant experience. Luckily though, vaping has become so popular here in the UK that most brands offer a plethora of e-liquids, all offering different nicotine strengths – so it is just a case of testing the waters.
The most common nicotine strengths found in e-liquids are:
- zero mg (nicotine free)
- 3 mg
- 6 mg
- 12 mg
- 18mg
- 24mg
It’s a bit of a no brainer that if you’re moving to e-cigarettes purely for the experience of puffing delicious big clouds out – then you’re unlikely to opt for any nicotine at all. However, if you know you’re likely to be reaching for the cigarettes without anything to stave your cravings, opt for a medium strength to start and see how you go. A popular beginner strength is 6 mg, as this still offers a pretty effective throat hit for that familiar smoking sensation, with less of the risks.
For some who have never used an e-cigarette before, a 6mg could be a little too much, and so a 3mg is also a good option if you’re brand new to vaping. But like with all things, a little trial and error can go a long way – and it’s important not to give up immediately if you’re struggling to find the right strength for you.
Where to find the best e-liquid for your needs?
Whether you’re a vaping newbie or an e-liquid connoisseur it can be overwhelming to know where to begin with so much choice available. Cloudstix is a fantastic place to start if you’re new or a reliable place to go back to if you know exactly what you’re looking for.
From zero nicotine to the highest strengths available, Cloudstix sells a huge range of high-quality e-liquids, perfect for every step of your vaping journey.