How Many Nic Shots Does a 100ml Shortfill Need?
A clear breakdown of how many nic shots fit a 100ml bottle, what strength each amount produces and why the bottle is sized the way it is.
The short answer
A 100ml Imp Jar shortfill has room for two 10ml nic shots. Adding both gives you 120ml of finished e-liquid at approximately 3mg, the standard strength most pod kit vapers settle on. Adding only one shot halves that to around 1.5mg, while adding none keeps the bottle completely nicotine free.
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Why the bottle only takes two
The 120ml bottle is sized deliberately, 100ml of base liquid plus exactly enough headroom for two 10ml nic shots. This is a structural limit of the bottle itself rather than a recommendation, you cannot fit a third 10ml shot in without first removing some of the existing liquid.
The maths behind the numbers
Each 18mg nic shot diluted into the full 120ml mix works out to roughly 1.5mg per shot. Two shots combine to give you the 3mg most vapers are aiming for. If you use 20mg nic salt shots instead, two shots bring the finished strength to approximately 3.3mg.
Nic shot quantities at a glance
| Nic shots added | Strength type | Resulting strength |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 18mg | Freebase | Approximately 1.5mg |
| 2 x 18mg | Freebase | Approximately 3mg |
| 2 x 20mg | Nic salt | Approximately 3.3mg |
If you want a strength above 3mg, the standard 100ml bottle does not have room for additional nic shots without decanting some liquid out first, which most vapers find more hassle than it is worth.
Common questions about nic shot quantities
Can I use just one nic shot in a 100ml bottle?
Yes, this gives a milder strength around 1.5mg and leaves 10ml of headroom unused in the bottle, which is fine.
What happens if I try to fit three nic shots in?
The bottle physically does not have room. You would need to remove some of the base liquid first, which dilutes the flavour and is not generally recommended.
Do I need to use the same number of shots every time?
No, you can vary how many you add bottle to bottle depending on the strength you want on any given purchase.
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