VG vs PG: What Your E-Liquid Ratio Means
Every e-liquid bottle lists a ratio like 70/30 or 50/50. That ratio is the mix of VG and PG, the two base liquids. It changes how the vape feels and which device it works best in.
What Are VG and PG?
- VG (vegetable glycerin) is thicker. It makes bigger, denser clouds and feels smoother.
- PG (propylene glycol) is thinner. It carries flavor well and gives more throat hit.
70/30 vs 50/50
| Ratio | Feels like | Best device |
|---|---|---|
| 70VG/30PG | Smoother, more vapor | Sub-ohm tanks and lower-ohm coils |
| 50VG/50PG | More throat hit, thinner | Pod systems and higher-ohm coils |
Examples From Our Shelves
- 70/30 freebase: Basix Butterscotch Reserve, Innevape Heisenberg Menthol, SilverBack BooBoo
- 50/50 salts: Pod Juice Jewel Mint Emerald, Zen Haus Sakura, Juice Head iFLEX Nixodine
Why It Matters
Thick 70/30 juice can soak too slowly through small pod coils, which can lead to dry or burnt hits. Thinner 50/50 juice wicks faster, which is why most salts use it. Learn more in nic salt vs freebase and our coil wattage chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
It means 70% VG and 30% PG. That mix is thicker and makes more vapor.
Generally yes. 50/50 is thinner, so it wicks well in small pod coils, which is why most salt e-liquids use it.
PG gives more throat hit. VG feels smoother.
It can work in some pods with lower-ohm coils, but thick juice can wick slowly in small coils. Check your device and coil.
Vape products are for adults 21+ only. E-liquids may contain nicotine, an addictive chemical. Nixodine is not nicotine.

