How many nic shots? Find out in seconds.
Enter your shortfill size, the nicotine strength you want to vape at, and the strength of your nic shot. We'll tell you exactly how many shots to add and the final ml of your e-liquid.
Shortfill size (ml)
The volume of your nicotine-free shortfill bottle.
Target strength (mg/ml)
The nicotine level you want to vape at.
Nic shot strength (mg/ml)
The nicotine level of the nic shot you're adding (usually 18mg).
Tap Calculate to see how many shots you need and the final strength of your mix.
Nicotine added
Total finished e-liquid
Nic shots needed
Frequently asked questions
Can nic shots be used on their own?
No. They're designed to be mixed into shortfills. Vaping them directly would be dangerous — an 18mg nic shot on its own is far too strong for normal vaping.
Can I add more than one nic shot to increase strength?
Yes, but only if the bottle has room for it. For example, a 100ml shortfill in a 120ml bottle can fit two 10ml nic shots, giving roughly 6mg strength.
Can I mix nic shots into a bottle that's already half used?
You can, but it's best done in a full shortfill with the right space. Adding nic shots to a half-empty bottle makes it harder to measure the strength correctly.
What's the difference between nic salts and nic shots?
Nic shots are unflavoured 10ml bottles of nicotine that get added to shortfills. They're available in freebase or nic salt form, and the idea is to raise the nicotine level of a bigger bottle. Nic salts, on the other hand, are full e-liquids in 10ml bottles with flavour already mixed in — designed for pod kits and MTL vaping.
Why does the calculator round up the number of shots?
Because you can't buy half a nic shot. We round up to the nearest whole shot so you know exactly how many to buy. This may make your final mix slightly stronger than your target — we show the actual achieved strength under the shot count so you can see the difference.
What's the standard nic shot size?
10ml is the UK standard, set by TPD regulations. The calculator assumes 10ml shots. Most nic shots in the UK are 18mg strength, although 20mg is also common.
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