What is 50/50 Vape Juice
The 50/50 refers to the VG and PG split inside the bottle. VG (vegetable glycerine) makes the vapour, and PG (propylene glycol) carries the flavour and adds throat hit. At a 50/50 ratio you get a bit of both without leaning too far in either direction.
Compared to thicker 70/30 vape juice, 50/50 e-liquid is noticeably thinner. That matters because thinner liquid soaks into smaller coils faster and doesn't gunk them up as quickly. Pod kits, starter kits and MTL tanks with coils from 0.6 to 1.2 ohm all run better on 50/50.
Best Kits and Coils for 50/50 E-Liquid
50/50 e-liquid pairs best with MTL pod kits and tanks running higher resistance coils. Anything between 0.6 ohm and 1.2 ohm at lower wattages will give you the best flavour from a 50 PG 50 VG vape juice.
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Kit Type
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Examples
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Coil Range
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Refillable pod kits
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OXVA Xlim series, Vaporesso XROS, Uwell Caliburn
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0.6 to 1.2 ohm
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MTL tanks
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Aspire Nautilus, Innokin Zenith
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0.7 to 1.6 ohm
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MTL RTAs
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Berserker V3, Ares 3
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0.8 to 1.2 ohm (build dependent)
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Avoid using 50/50 vape juice in sub-ohm kits or tanks below 0.4 ohm. The thinner liquid can flood lower resistance coils and you won't get the best from the flavour or vapour. If you're not sure whether your kit is MTL or sub-ohm, our guide to MTL, DTL and RDL vaping styles covers the differences.
50/50 Vape Juice Formats Explained
This collection has three formats of 50/50 vape juice, and each one suits a different nicotine preference.
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Format
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Bottle Size
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Nicotine
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Best For
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Nic salts
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10ml
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10mg or 20mg
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Pod kits, quick refills, stronger throat hit
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Freebase
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10ml
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3mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg
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Pod kits and MTL tanks, wider strength choice
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Shortfills
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100ml
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0mg (add nic shots)
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Heavier vapers, mixing your own strength
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50/50 shortfill e-liquids come filled to about 80ml in a 100ml bottle. That leaves space for two 10ml nic shots to bring the strength up to around 3mg. You can use freebase nic shots for a sharper throat hit or nic salt shots for a smoother feel.
Brands like Doozy, Fantasi and Zeus Juice all do dedicated 50/50 shortfill ranges. If you're not sure which format or strength suits your setup, our guide to choosing the right vape juice walks you through it.
