What PG and VG Ratio Are Imp Jar 50ml Shortfills?
A clear breakdown of what VG and PG actually do, why Imp Jar shortfills are blended 50/50 and how that ratio compares to thicker sub-ohm style liquids.
The short answer
Imp Jar 50ml shortfills are blended at a 50% VG and 50% PG ratio, an even split between vegetable glycerine and propylene glycol. This balanced mix is the reason Imp Jar shortfills suit pod kits and mouth to lung tanks so well, rather than being built specifically for heavy sub-ohm setups.
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What VG and PG each bring to the mix
Vegetable glycerine is the thicker of the two ingredients and is largely responsible for vapour production, giving a fuller, smoother cloud on the exhale. Propylene glycol is much thinner, carries flavour more efficiently and produces the sharper throat hit that many ex-smokers associate with the feel of a cigarette. Neither ingredient does its job in isolation, the two work together to shape how an e-liquid feels and performs.
Why 50/50 specifically
A 50/50 split sits in the middle ground between the two extremes. It keeps the liquid thin enough to wick properly through the smaller ports found in pod kits and MTL tanks, while still delivering a satisfying throat hit and decent vapour. Higher VG blends, typically 70/30 or above, are built for low resistance sub-ohm coils that most pod and starter kit users do not run.
How the ratio compares to other options
| Ratio | Consistency | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| 50/50 VG/PG (Imp Jar) | Medium, wicks easily | Pod kits, MTL tanks, starter devices |
| 70/30 VG/PG | Thicker, slower wicking | Sub-ohm tanks with low resistance coils |
| 80/20 VG/PG and above | Very thick, high cloud output | Dedicated cloud chasing setups |
If you usually vape disposables and are moving to a refillable kit, a 50/50 ratio is generally the closest match in feel, since most major disposable brands use a similar balance.
Does adding a nic shot change the ratio
Slightly but not in a way that matters in practice. Nic shots are also typically blended close to a 50/50 ratio to match common shortfills, so mixing one into an Imp Jar 50ml shortfill keeps the finished e-liquid close to its original balance.
Common questions about VG and PG
Is 50/50 the same as a nic salt?
No, VG and PG ratio refers to the base liquid consistency, while nic salt refers to the type of nicotine used. A shortfill can be 50/50 with either freebase nicotine or a nic salt shot added.
Will a higher VG liquid taste stronger?
Not necessarily. PG generally carries flavour more efficiently, so very high VG liquids can sometimes taste slightly muted compared to a 50/50 blend.
Can I thin out a thick e-liquid myself?
We would not recommend trying to alter the ratio of a finished shortfill at home, as this can affect flavour balance and how the liquid performs in your device.
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