Free evidence-labelled tool
Vape to Cigarette Calculator
Compare the nicotine content or puff count of a vape with a research-based cigarette range, then explore relevant reusable alternatives.
What this calculator can and cannot compare
It compares total nicotine content or puff counts using ranges. It does not calculate the nicotine absorbed by your body, compare health risks, recommend a nicotine dose, or predict how long a product will last.
Adults only
Nicotine is addictive. Products are shown only to adults who already smoke or vape.
Step 1
Choose a comparison
Results compare product contents or puff counts. They do not estimate absorbed nicotine or health risk.
How the ranges are calculated
Nicotine-content range
Nicotine strength in mg/ml is multiplied by the liquid volume consumed. The result is compared with a reference range of 10–15mg of nicotine contained in one cigarette.
Lower estimate: total mg ÷ 15. Upper estimate: total mg ÷ 10.
Puff-count range
The entered vape puff count is compared with a research reference of 9–14 puffs per cigarette. Vape and cigarette puffs are not identical in length, volume, or nicotine delivery.
Lower estimate: vape puffs ÷ 14. Upper estimate: vape puffs ÷ 9.
Nicotine delivery varies with device type, liquid concentration and formulation, experience, and puffing behaviour. Read the UK government evidence update on nicotine vaping.
Method references: nicotine-content context from Action on Smoking and Health; puff-count context from published smoking-topography research.
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Browse vape bundlesCommon questions
Is the range a health comparison?
No. It compares only labelled nicotine content or puff count. It does not compare toxicants, health effects, or relative risk.
Why is there a range instead of one number?
Cigarette nicotine content and smoking topography vary. A single exact answer would imply precision the available evidence does not support.
Does the result choose a vape for me?
No. Product information is based on your stated smoking or vaping status, format, live stock, and recent demand, not the numeric result.
What if I do not use nicotine?
Do not start vaping. Select that option after calculating and the page will not show nicotine-product recommendations.