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20 mg E-liquid
Shop our complete range of 20mg e-liquid, bringing together all of the vape juices available at Simply ELiquid with 20 mg of nicotine per ml. This high nicotine strength is especially popular in nic salts, where it provides strong nicotine delivery with a smoother-feeling inhale than you might expect from traditional freebase e-liquid.
Our 20 mg vape juice collection includes a huge selection of fruit, menthol, sweets, drinks, tobacco and bar-style flavours designed primarily for refillable pod kits and other lower-powered MTL and RDL devices. Spend over £30 for free UK delivery, and orders placed before 2 PM on weekdays are eligible for same-day dispatch.
Nicotine Strength Guide
20mg E-Liquid: High-Strength Nicotine for Pod Vaping
20mg e-liquid contains 20 milligrams of nicotine per millilitre, making it the highest nicotine strength permitted in standard consumer e-liquid in the UK. It's particularly common in nicotine salt ranges designed to provide strong nicotine delivery from small, low-powered vape kits.
Rather than producing large clouds, 20mg vape juice is generally used with compact MTL pods and similar devices that vaporise a relatively small amount of e-liquid with each puff. Nic salt formulations also help keep the inhale smooth despite the high nicotine concentration.
Why Choose 20mg Vape Juice?
A stronger e-liquid allows a small device to provide a substantial nicotine experience without producing a large amount of vapour. That's one reason 20 mg vape juice has become such a common choice for refillable pod systems.
You Want Strong Nicotine Delivery
Twenty milligrams provides a high nicotine concentration in every puff, making it suitable for people who find lower-strength e-liquid insufficient in a compact MTL device.
You Prefer a Small Vape
A low-powered pod doesn't need to create large clouds when it's paired with a high-strength liquid. This makes 20mg particularly convenient if you prefer compact, discreet vaping equipment.
10mg Doesn't Feel Strong Enough
Many nic salt ranges are available in both 10mg and 20mg. Moving up to 20mg doubles the nicotine concentration without requiring you to switch to a completely different type of e-liquid or device.
You Prefer Shorter Vaping Sessions
A high-strength e-liquid can suit people who prefer taking a few puffs when needed rather than vaping a lower nicotine strength much more frequently throughout the day.
What Does 20mg E-Liquid Feel Like?
Twenty milligrams is a high nicotine concentration, so the nicotine effect is an important part of the overall experience. In the right low-powered device, you can get a satisfying vape from a relatively small quantity of vapour.
Most modern 20mg products are nic salt e-liquids. Nic salts are formulated to provide a smoother-feeling inhale than traditional high-strength freebase e-liquid, which makes this concentration much more comfortable for many pod users.
Nicotine Sensation
Strong. Twenty milligrams sits at the top end of the nicotine-strength range for UK e-liquid and is intended to provide substantial nicotine delivery without requiring large clouds.
Throat Hit
Usually smoother than you might expect when the liquid uses nicotine salts. Menthol, cooling agents, airflow, PG content and coil temperature can still add extra throat sensation.
Flavour
Modern 20mg nic salts are often designed to provide bold flavour in relatively small amounts of vapour, with fruit, sweets, drinks, ice and menthol combinations especially common.
Vapour Production
Generally modest when used in the type of device for which 20mg e-liquid is intended. A small amount of vapour is enough when the nicotine concentration is this high.
What Vape Is Best for 20mg E-Liquid?
Twenty-milligram e-liquid is best matched with lower-powered equipment. A compact refillable pod with a restricted draw lets you use the high nicotine concentration without vaporising an unnecessarily large amount of e-liquid at once.
MTL Pod Kits
Mouth-to-lung pod kits are the natural choice for 20mg e-liquid. They produce modest amounts of vapour and use a tighter inhaling style, making them especially well suited to high-strength nic salts.
Lower-Power RDL Kits
Some 50/50 20mg nic salts can also be used in lower-powered restricted-direct-lung setups. Because RDL vaping produces more vapour per puff, keep the power moderate and follow the e-liquid and coil recommendations carefully.
High-Power DTL Kits
Twenty milligrams is not intended for high-wattage sub-ohm vaping. DTL devices vaporise a much larger amount of e-liquid with each inhale, making a far lower nicotine strength the appropriate choice.
High nicotine and high vapour output don't belong together. The stronger the e-liquid, the more important it becomes to use a device that vaporises relatively little liquid with each puff.
Why Is 20mg So Common in Nic Salts?
Nicotine salts and compact pod systems work particularly well together. The salt formulation helps produce a smoother-feeling vape at higher nicotine concentrations, while the low-powered device keeps the amount of vapour produced with each puff relatively small.
That's why many popular 20mg nic salts are sold in balanced 50/50 VG/PG formulations. These thinner liquids wick efficiently in the smaller coils used by pod kits while still providing plenty of flavour.
High Strength Without Huge Clouds
You don't need a powerful device to get a substantial nicotine experience. Twenty-milligram nic salts are designed to work efficiently with compact equipment.
A Smoother High-Strength Vape
The nic salt formulation reduces the pronounced throat sensation associated with high-strength traditional freebase e-liquid, creating a smoother overall experience.
Designed for Pod Kits
Many 20mg nic salts use a 50/50 VG/PG ratio that's ideal for refillable pods, small coils and modest power levels.
Plenty of Flavour Choice
Twenty milligrams is available across many leading nic salt ranges, so choosing a high nicotine strength doesn't mean limiting yourself to a small selection of flavours.
Is 20mg E-Liquid Strong?
Yes. Twenty milligrams per millilitre is the maximum nicotine concentration permitted in standard consumer e-liquid in the UK, so it should be considered a high-strength option.
That doesn't mean 20mg is automatically excessive for everyone. The amount of vapour produced by your device makes a major difference. In a small MTL pod, the high concentration compensates for the relatively small quantity of e-liquid vaporised with each puff.
10mg
A moderate-strength nic salt that can suit regular vaping throughout the day or anyone who finds 20mg stronger than necessary.
18mg
Numerically close to 20mg but commonly found in traditional freebase ranges, where it can provide a much firmer throat hit.
20mg
The highest standard UK e-liquid strength, particularly common in smooth nic salt formulations intended for small pod systems.
20mg vs 10mg Nic Salts
Many of today's most popular nic salt ranges are available in both 10mg and 20mg, so choosing between the two often comes down to how much nicotine you want from each puff.
Choose 10mg If...
You prefer a more moderate nicotine strength, use your vape frequently throughout the day, have already reduced your nicotine intake or find that 20mg feels more intense than you need.
Choose 20mg If...
You have higher nicotine requirements, want stronger satisfaction from shorter MTL vaping sessions or find yourself vaping 10mg much more frequently because it feels too light.
More nicotine isn't automatically better. If 10mg keeps you comfortable and satisfied, there's no reason to move up to 20mg. The goal is to choose a strength that works naturally with your vaping habits and device.
20mg Nic Salts vs 18mg Freebase E-Liquid
Although 18mg and 20mg are very close numerically, nicotine formulation can make the two feel surprisingly different.
20mg Nic Salts
Nic salts are formulated for a smoother-feeling inhale, making it possible to use a high nicotine concentration without the throat hit becoming the dominant part of the experience.
18mg Freebase
Traditional 18mg e-liquid often provides a noticeably firmer throat hit even though its nicotine concentration is slightly lower. Some vapers actively prefer this sharper sensation.
If smoothness is your priority, 20mg nic salts will generally be the more natural choice. If you enjoy the strong throat sensation of traditional vape juice, 18mg freebase may suit you better.
20mg E-Liquid and MTL Vaping
Mouth-to-lung vaping is particularly well suited to high-strength e-liquid. Instead of inhaling a large cloud directly into your lungs, you draw a smaller amount of vapour into your mouth before inhaling.
This restricted style of vaping allows a 20mg liquid to provide strong nicotine delivery without requiring high wattage or large quantities of e-liquid. It also makes compact pod kits convenient for use throughout the day.
If you need a suitable device, browse our vape kits and look for a refillable pod or other compact device designed for MTL vaping and 50/50 e-liquids.
Why 20mg E-Liquid Comes in 10ml Bottles
UK regulations limit nicotine-containing e-liquid sold to consumers to a maximum nicotine concentration of 20mg/ml. They also limit bottles of nicotine-containing refill liquid to a maximum capacity of 10ml.
That's why 20mg nic salts and other nicotine-containing vape juices are normally sold in small 10ml bottles rather than the larger bottles used for nicotine-free shortfills.
If you see a large 50ml or 100ml bottle of e-liquid, it will normally be a nicotine-free shortfill designed to leave space for nicotine shots rather than a ready-made bottle of 20mg vape juice.
Who Is 20mg E-Liquid Best For?
Higher-Nicotine Pod Users
Twenty milligrams works particularly well if you want strong nicotine delivery from a compact device that produces relatively little vapour.
People Who Find 10mg Too Mild
If 10mg doesn't provide the experience you're looking for in your existing MTL pod, moving to 20mg gives you twice the nicotine concentration per millilitre.
Fans of Smooth Nic Salts
A high-strength nic salt can provide substantial nicotine while remaining smoother in the throat than a comparable traditional freebase liquid.
Users Who Prefer Small Devices
Higher nicotine strengths pair naturally with compact equipment because the device doesn't need to produce a large quantity of vapour to provide a satisfying experience.
Frequently Asked Questions About 20mg E-Liquid
What does 20mg mean in e-liquid?
20mg e-liquid contains 20 milligrams of nicotine per millilitre. A 10ml bottle at this strength therefore contains 200mg of nicotine in total.
Is 20mg e-liquid strong?
Yes. Twenty milligrams per millilitre is a high nicotine concentration and is currently the maximum strength permitted for standard consumer e-liquid in the UK.
Is 20mg the same as 2% nicotine?
Yes. A nicotine concentration of 20mg/ml is also commonly described as 2% nicotine. UK e-liquids usually display their strength in milligrams per millilitre, so 20mg/ml is the wording you'll see most often.
Is 20mg e-liquid usually a nic salt?
Many modern 20mg e-liquids are nicotine salts. Nic salts are particularly popular at higher strengths because they provide a smoother-feeling throat hit than traditional freebase nicotine.
What vape should I use with 20mg e-liquid?
A refillable MTL pod kit or another compact, low-powered vape is generally the best choice. Many 50/50 nic salts can also work in modest RDL setups when used with an appropriate coil.
Can I use 20mg e-liquid in a sub-ohm vape?
No. High-powered sub-ohm devices produce far more vapour per puff and should be paired with much lower nicotine concentrations. Twenty-milligram e-liquid is intended for lower-powered vaping.
Should I choose 10mg or 20mg nic salts?
Choose 10mg if you want a more moderate nicotine experience or find 20mg stronger than necessary. Choose 20mg if you have higher nicotine requirements and want stronger nicotine delivery from a low-powered MTL device.
Why is 20mg e-liquid only sold in 10ml bottles?
UK regulations limit nicotine-containing refill bottles to a maximum capacity of 10ml. Larger bottles of e-liquid are therefore normally sold nicotine-free as shortfills, with space left for nicotine shots.
What's the difference between 18mg and 20mg e-liquid?
The numerical difference is small, but the nicotine type can make a bigger difference to the experience. Many 18mg liquids use freebase nicotine and provide a stronger throat hit, while 20mg is especially common in smoother nic salt ranges.