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How to Pick the Right Nic Salt Strength (Without Overdoing It)

What Are Nic Salts?

Nicotine salts (or nic salts) are a type of nicotine formulated to absorb quickly into the bloodstream, giving you a faster, smoother hit compared to traditional (freebase) nicotine. They’re ideal for: Curbing cravings fast, Mimicking the nicotine delivery of a cigarette, Use in low-wattage, MTL pod systems. They come in strengths like: 20mg/ml – the legal maximum in the UK, 10mg/ml, Occasionally 5mg/ml (less common, but growing in popularity)

Why Picking the Right Strength Matters

Nic salts are powerful — and using a strength that’s too high can leave you feeling: Light-headed, Dizzy or nauseous, Over-satisfied, Like you want to vape less, not more. On the other hand, go too low and you might: Struggle with cravings, End up vaping more often to compensate, Feel like it’s “not working”

Step 1: Know Your Smoking or Vaping History

Here’s what I ask customers when they’re choosing nic salt strength: If you smoked 15+ cigarettes a day, you’ll likely need 20mg to start with. If you were a social smoker or under 10 a day, 10mg nic salts will probably do the job without being too much. Most disposables contain 20mg nic salts, so if you’re used to those and moving to a pod kit, you can stick with 20mg — or drop to 10mg if you want to reduce intake.

Step 2: Match the Nic Salt to Your Device

Nic salts work best in low-powered, mouth-to-lung (MTL) kits, but even then — the wattage and coil resistance matter. Ideal setup for 20mg: Pod kit with 1.0 ohm or higher coil, Low wattage (under 15W). Avoid 20mg in: Sub-ohm kits (coils under 0.6 ohm), High-wattage devices — they’ll make 20mg feel overwhelming. If your device produces bigger clouds or runs higher power, opt for 10mg or even 5mg to avoid overdoing it.

Step 3: Think About Your Vaping Habits

How often do you reach for your vape? If you: Chain vape or use it all day, 10mg is usually enough, Take just a few puffs at a time, you might want 20mg. It's all about how quickly and how often you want to satisfy your cravings. Some people even keep two different strengths — one for quick hits, one for lighter all-day use.

Step 4: Listen to Your Body

Your body will tell you if the strength’s not quite right. Signs your nic salt is too strong: Light-headedness, Nausea, Tight chest or coughing, You feel “off” after vaping. Signs it’s too weak: Cravings soon after vaping, Constantly reaching for your vape, No “satisfaction” from puffs. If you’re unsure, start with 10mg — it gives a good middle ground without being overwhelming. You can always go up or down after a few days.

Bonus: What About 5mg Nic Salts?

These are still relatively new in the UK, but they’re perfect if you: Have already stepped down from 10mg, Vape frequently but want to lower your intake, Prefer longer sessions without the hit of 10mg+.

Final Thoughts from the Shop Floor

Picking the right nic salt strength isn’t about being “hardcore” — it’s about finding the sweet spot that keeps cravings away without making you feel rough. Start with 10mg if you’re unsure, Match your strength to your device and your habits, Listen to your body and adjust if needed, Don’t be afraid to experiment — everyone’s different.