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Wattage will depend on the resistance of the delivery device you put on the mod. Here's a calculator you can use - Online Conversion - Ohm's Law Calculator

Your mechanical mod will typically be starting out with a fresh battery at just under 4.2 volts, and is most likely noticeably weak at 3.5 volts before recharging. Good luck!
 

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All li-ion batteries are considered to have an output of 3.7 volts, whether they are of 14500, 18350, 18490, or 18650 size. Right off the charger they should be 4.1 - 4.2 volts, and can be used down to 3.4 volts when they should be replaced with another charged battery. The mAh rating determines how long the battery will keep a useful charge. The amp rating (continuous discharge rating) determines how much energy the battery has in reserve for large bursts of energy. For most 18650 high drain batteries this is 10 amps, but specialty high drain batteries can have up to 30 amps (for sub ohm coils).

If you are using a mechanical mod or a non-variable voltage eGo battery, the voltage is totally dependent on the batteries output (3.7 volts). If you are using a regulated mod (VV/VW), voltage or wattage is raised or lowered from 3.7 volts by setting the processor to a certain voltage or wattage setting.

To help visualize the relationship between resistance (ohms), voltage, and watts the Safe Vaping Power Chart can be used as a general guideline:

 
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All li-ion batteries are considered to have an output of 3.7 volts, whether they are of 14500, 18350, 18490, or 18650 size. Right off the charger they should be 4.1 - 4.2 volts, and can be used down to 3.4 volts when they should be replaced with another charged battery.

If you are using a mechanical mod or a non-variable voltage eGo battery, the voltage is totally dependent on the batteries output (3.7 volts). If you are using a regulated mod (VV/VW), voltage or wattage raised or lowered from 3.7 volts by setting the processor to a certain voltage or wattage setting.

To help visualize the relationship between resistance (ohms), voltage, and watts the Safe Vaping Power Chart can be used as a general guideline:


It seems I never have a bad hit using the mech. The vv/vw though seems to take some tinkering to get it just right.


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It seems I never have a bad hit using the mech. The vv/vw though seems to take some tinkering to get it just right.
With a regulated mod, a simple method to find the right ballpark voltage is to take the ohm rating and add the number "2". For instance, a 2.0 ohm coil + "2" = 4 volts (8 watts).
 
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