How to Choose the Right Nicotine Strength for Your Vape in Canada

Educational
Nicotine strength chart 20mg 12mg 6mg for Canadian vapers

One of the most common questions at Lush Vape is: What nicotine strength should I use? It is one of the most important decisions when starting to vape. Too little and you will still crave cigarettes; too much and you may feel dizzy or nauseous. This guide matches your smoking habits to the right strength every time.

Understanding Nicotine Strength in Canadian Vapes

Under Health Canada's Nicotine Concentration in Vaping Products Regulations, the maximum legal nicotine concentration is 20 mg/mL (2%). This applies to all products at Lush Vape. Strength is shown as mg/mL or percentage: 20 mg/mL equals 2%, and 12 mg/mL equals 1.2%.

Match Your Smoking Habit to Your Nicotine Strength

  • Heavy smoker (20+ cigarettes per day): 20 mg/mL. Maximum satisfaction, closest to cigarette delivery.
  • Moderate smoker (10 to 20 per day): 20 mg/mL or 12 mg/mL. Both work well.
  • Light smoker (under 10 per day): 12 mg/mL or 6 mg/mL. Lower risk of over-
    dependence.
  • Social or occasional smoker: 6 mg/mL or 3 mg/mL. A light option.
  • Non-smoker: Do not start. Vaping products contain nicotine and are not intended for non-smokers.

Signs You've Chosen Wrong

Too High:

  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea after vaping
  • Headaches or rapid heartbeat
  • Feeling jittery or anxious

Too Low:

  • Still craving cigarettes after vaping
  • Vaping far more frequently than you used to smoke
  • Feeling unsatisfied after each puff

Reducing Nicotine Over Time

Many vapers step down gradually. Start at 20 mg/mL, reduce to 12 mg/mL after 2 to 3 months, then to 6 mg/mL, and then to 0 mg/mL if that is your goal. There is no required timeline. Move at your own pace. Browse ALLO for lower nicotine strengths at lushvape.ca or ask our team at 317 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, Ontario for a personal recommendation.

All nicotine strengths across our range use nicotine salt e-liquid, which is why even 20 mg/mL feels smooth rather than harsh when you buy from a quality Canadian online vape store like Lush Vape.

Back to blog