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If you've ever switched from smoking to vaping — or you're thinking about it — this question comes up a lot. And the honest answer isn't a clean number, but here's what the data says.

The 20mg Geek Bar breakdown:

A 20mg (2%) Geek Bar typically contains about 2ml of e-liquid, which adds up to roughly 40mg of total nicotine. Since vaping absorbs nicotine at around 50%, you're looking at approximately 20mg of absorbed nicotine — comparable to somewhere between 10 and 20 cigarettes, depending on how you smoke and how you vape.

A regular cigarette only delivers about 1–2mg of absorbed nicotine due to combustion losses. So while a cigarette might contain 8–20mg on paper, your body doesn't get most of it.

What about the 50mg (5%) Geek Bar?

The higher-strength versions — like the Geek Bar Pulse at 50mg — can pack closer to 100mg of total nicotine. In real-world terms, that's more like a full pack or more worth of absorbed nicotine. These are more common in the US where nicotine strength regulations are less restrictive.

Using a Geek Bar to quit smoking?

It can work as a transition tool. The 20mg strength mirrors a moderate smoking habit well, and you can taper down over time toward lower strengths — or even zero nicotine options like the Geek Bar Pulse Zero.

A few tips:

Don't chain-vape — pace yourself the way you would with cigarettes

Drink water — nicotine salts can dehydrate you

Monitor your cravings — if you're vaping constantly, consider stepping down in strength

For the full nicotine math, device-by-device breakdown, and FAQ — read the full guide below.