I'm trying to track my nicotine consumption better and I'm confused

[Jonh Newman]

I'm trying to track my nicotine consumption better and I'm confused about how much is actually in these disposables. I see "50mg" or "5%" on Geek Bar Pulse but I don't really understand what that means in practical terms. Like how does it compare to cigarettes? Can someone explain this in simple terms?

[hydrogenn]

Smart to track this stuff! Found nicotine levels explained here which really helped me understand. So 50mg/ml or 5% means there's 50 milligrams of nicotine per milliliter of e-liquid. Most Geek Bar Pulse devices have about 16ml of liquid, so roughly 800mg total nicotine per device. BUT you don't absorb all of it - some is lost as vapor. In cigarette terms, one Geek Bar Pulse is roughly equivalent to 30-40 cigarettes in total nicotine content. However, the absorption rate and delivery method are different so direct comparison is tricky. Vaping delivers nicotine more slowly than smoking but over longer periods. What helped me track consumption: count your puffs if the device has a screen, or estimate based on how long the device lasts. If it lasts 5 days, you're getting about 160mg of nicotine per day (roughly). For comparison, a cigarette has about 1-2mg of absorbed nicotine. So you're probably getting the equivalent of 8-10 cigarettes worth per day with moderate vaping. If you want to reduce intake, some regions have lower nicotine options (20mg/ml) or you could space out your vaping sessions more. Hope that helps!