How Many Cigarettes in a Crystal Bar Vape?

If you’re switching from smoking to vaping, it helps to know how a Crystal Bar vape compares to traditional cigarettes. The answer depends on nicotine strength and how you use the device—but there’s a useful general estimate.

A single Crystal Bar contains 20mg/ml of nicotine salt in 2ml of e-liquid, which works out to roughly 40mg of nicotine in total.

So, How Many Cigarettes Is That?

On average, a traditional cigarette contains around 8–12mg of nicotine, but your body only absorbs about 1–1.5mg per cigarette. So for a pack of 20, you're taking in roughly 20–30mg of nicotine overall.

Based on that, one Crystal Bar (with 40mg of nicotine in total) is approximately equivalent to 20–30 cigarettes in terms of nicotine delivery—roughly a full pack for many users.

Does It Feel the Same?

Not exactly. Crystal Bars deliver nicotine using nicotine salts, which absorb into the bloodstream faster and feel smoother on the throat. This can make the effect feel more immediate, even if the total nicotine is similar or slightly lower.

Vaping also doesn’t have a natural “end” like a cigarette does. That means it’s easy to take in more nicotine if you’re puffing regularly without thinking about it.

Final Word

One Crystal Bar is roughly equal to a pack of cigarettes in terms of nicotine content. If you're using it to quit smoking, it's a comparable substitute—but keep an eye on how often you puff, especially if you're not used to vaping.