Curious about how many puffs you can get from your vape? Whether you're using disposables, nic salts, or high VG shortfills, understanding puff counts can help you choose the most cost-effective and satisfying vaping setup. In this blog, we’ll break down the puff counts by e-liquid type and vaping style, helping you make an informed decision that suits your needs and vaping habits. Let’s dive into the numbers and discover the best value for your vape experience!
The Rise of Disposables
Disposable vapes have sparked interest in puff counts, with devices now offering up to 20,000 puffs compared to the earlier standard of 600. But how do these puff counts translate to e-liquid bottles used in refillable vape kits? While factors, like inhale frequency and duration, make it hard to give exact numbers, even manufacturers rely on machine testing and approximate values.
This guide will help you estimate puff counts for different bottle sizes of e-liquid. Let’s dive in!
How Are Vape Puffs Calculated?
Vaping Style, Coil Resistance, and Usage Patterns
Your vaping style is key in determining puff counts, influencing other factors such as coil resistance and e-liquid consumption.
Mouth-to-Lung (MTL) Vaping
For refillable MTL vaping kits using 50/50 PG/VG e-liquids, disposable vapes serve as a reference point. A 2ml disposable delivers approximately 600 puffs, so a 10ml bottle of the same consistency should provide around 3,000 puffs.
However, coil resistance can vary widely in MTL devices. For instance, lower resistance coils like 0.8ohm produce an airier vape, consuming more e-liquid compared to standard disposable coils, which are typically 1.2ohm or 1.6ohm. Even if you’re using an MTL kit, opting for lower-resistance coils will result in faster e-liquid consumption.
How Long Does 10ml Vape Juice Last?
The longevity of a 10ml bottle depends on how often you vape and whether your nicotine level matches your cravings. If you find yourself vaping excessively, it might be time to increase your nicotine strength.
As a rough guide, disposables with 20mg of nic salts are said to equate to 40 cigarettes. This means a 10ml bottle with the same nicotine strength is roughly equivalent to 200 cigarettes, or 10 packs.
How You Draw Matters
The length of your inhale plays a significant role in e-liquid consumption. Most MTL vape kits feature a cut-off time of 6-8 seconds per puff. You might not get the full 3,000 puffs from your 10ml bottle if you consistently hit the maximum. Additionally, some MTL kits support restricted direct-to-lung (RDTL) vaping, which allows for deeper, longer inhales, further increasing e-liquid usage.
Direct-to-Lung Vaping
DTL or sub-ohm vaping uses thicker, high VG e-liquid, available in 10ml bottles with premixed nicotine or larger 50ml and 100ml shortfills. Shortfills start at 0mg nicotine, leaving space for optional nic shots.
With DTL, you’re inhaling deep lungfuls of vapour using kits that generate double or triple the power of MTL devices. Unsurprisingly, this power boost leads to higher e-liquid consumption.
High VG e-liquids typically have nicotine strengths of 3mg or 6mg, but many vapers use them more for the rich flavours and the fun of creating massive vapour clouds. Bigger clouds mean more e-liquid is vaporized, and sub-ohm coils tend to use it up quickly.
Saved by Technology
Many sub-ohm vape kits now include a puff counter, which helps you monitor your usage. Reset the counter when you refill your tank, vape until it’s empty, and check the final count.
At VapeBoyz, we tested this with the Drag H80S device, a mid-range 0.3ohm coil, and a bottle of Blow! e-liquid. We found that 3 tanks of 2ml each gave us an average of 60 puffs per tank.
This translates to approximately:
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1,500 puffs per 50ml bottle
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3,000 puffs per 100ml bottle
If you add nic shots, expect about 1,800 puffs per 50ml and 3,600 puffs per 100ml shortfill.
Puff Counts by E-Liquid Type: A Breakdown
Disposable Vape
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1 x Disposable Vape = ~600 puffs
Nic Salts & Freebase E-Liquids
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1.2ohm mesh coil + 50/50 10ml = ~3,000 puffs
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0.8ohm mesh coil + 50/50 10ml = ~2,000 puffs
Shortfills
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0.3ohm mesh coil @ 45W + 70/30 50ml = ~1,500 puffs
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0.3ohm mesh coil @ 45W + 70/30 100ml = ~3,000 puffs
Which Vape Offers Better Value?
It’s clear that using 10ml e-liquid bottles or shortfills with a refillable vape kit delivers significantly better value compared to disposable vapes. Not only do you save money with refillable options, but you also contribute to reducing environmental waste.
Conclusion
Knowing your vape’s puff count can make all the difference in balancing value, flavor, and satisfaction. Refillable kits with 10ml bottles or shortfills are not only more economical but also better for the environment compared to disposables. By choosing the right e-liquid and vaping setup, you can enhance your experience while saving money and reducing waste. Ready to explore your options? Check out our guides for everything you need to get started!
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