Percentage – What Does It Mean in Vaping?

Definition

In vaping, Percentage refers to the ratio of ingredients—most commonly the PG/VG split or nicotine strength—expressed as a proportion of the total e-liquid volume. For example, “50 % PG / 50 % VG” tells you half the bottle is Propylene Glycol and half is Vegetable Glycerin. Nicotine is also quoted in percent: 0 %, 0.3 %, 0.5 %, 1 %, 2 %, etc. Understanding these percentages lets Australian vapers match flavour intensity, Hit“>throat hit, cloud size and nicotine delivery to their Pod System or mod without guess-work.

Technical Details

PG carries flavour and provides throat hit; VG creates dense vapour and sweetness. Common PG/VG percentages are 70/30 (high PG for mouth-to-lung), 50/50 (balanced for most Pod Systems), and 30/70 or 0/100 (high VG for sub-ohmcloud chasing). Nicotine percentage is weight/volume: 2 % equals 20 mg/mL. Some labels show “% w/w” (weight/weight) or “% v/v” (volume/volume); in Australia nicotine liquids above 2 % (20 mg/mL) are prescription-only. Temperature, CoilResistance“>coil resistance and Power Mode affect how these percentages feel—high VG thickens in cold, high PG may leak in summer. Always check batch labels for exact percentages, as ±5 % tolerance is allowed.

Usage & Tips

  • Choosing: Start 50/50 for average Pod kits; shift toward higher VG if you want bigger clouds or experience PG sensitivity.
  • Refilling: High-VG (above 70 %) clogs small pods—keep percentage ≤ 60 VG for consistent wicking.
  • Nicotine: Heavy smokers often begin at 1–1.8 % (10–18 mg/mL) then taper; never exceed 2 % without medical advice.
  • Storage: Higher PG percentages absorb water—tighten caps to prevent flavour “fade”.

History & Context

Early cig-a-likes used 80 % PG for maximum throat hit. As sub-ohm tanks arrived, vapers demanded smoother, cloudier mixes, pushing VG percentages past 70 %. Today’s Australian market balances both trends, with 0–2 % nicotine caps shaping percentage choices more than device capability.

Share the Post: