cutting 100 mg nic

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Spazmelda

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36/100 x how much you want to make.

So, say you want to make 200 ml of 36 mg/ml.

36/100 x 200 ml = 72 ml of 100 mg/ml nicotine.

You'd then add 128 ml (200 ml - 72 ml) of what you want it diluted in (pg or VG or a mix of those). If you want a specific pg/VG ratio in your mix down you need to do more math or download a calculator to help with the calculations.

To check the math:

72 ml x 100 mg/ml = 7,200 mg total of nicotine
7,200 mg / 200 ml = 36 mg/ml
 

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Also, there are calculators that will do all this math for you. I calculate all of my stuff by hand, so I can't recommend a specific calculator. I'm sure someone will come along an recommend one that will do this. Personally, I think it's important to have at least an idea of how to do it by hand so that you can spot an error (i.e. You entered a number incorrectly).
 

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Also, there are calculators that will do all this math for you. I calculate all of my stuff by hand, so I can't recommend a specific calculator. I'm sure someone will come along an recommend one that will do this. Personally, I think it's important to have at least an idea of how to do it by hand so that you can spot an error (i.e. You entered a number incorrectly).

your telling you age there spazmelda :)
the first hand held calculators (using a 9 volt battery) came along about 2 years after I graduated High School..
Pencil and note pad was the only way to do calculations in them days (although I still have my slide rule around here somewhere)..
But, I do like my ejuicemeup -
 

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Part of my issue is that I haven't found an iPad eliquid calculator that I really like. There are a couple of spreadsheets and pc calculators I like, but the ones for the iPad won't do what I want. I make mixes with lots of tiny fractional percentages of some flavors. The iPad calculator I've tried won't give me accurate results for say, 0.25% of x flavor. That often comes to microliters rather than ml, and it's just easier to do the math by hand (with a hand held calculator) than to sit down at the desktop computer and fiddle with an eliquid calculator.
 
Take normal precautions--gloves are recommended. OK, I never wear them, but I do make sure I only touch 100 mg nic bottles when right next to the sink. Any spills on my skin can be removed immediately.

Eye protection is always a smart idea, and some recommend wearing a mask.

Other than that, 100 cut to 36 means you're making a 36 percent solution.

Amount of 100 Nic = Total Amount You Want To Make * 0.36
Dilutant = The Remainder, or Total * 0.64
 
your telling you age there spazmelda :)
the first hand held calculators (using a 9 volt battery) came along about 2 years after I graduated High School..
Pencil and note pad was the only way to do calculations in them days (although I still have my slide rule around here somewhere)..
But, I do like my ejuicemeup -

Hey, calculators have been around since I can remember and I still don't use them. They really cut into your ability to do the mathematics and the equations in your head. :)
 

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Made my own spreadsheet with google docs. To answer the OP's question - It might be a good idea to purchase a nic test kit as well until you get comfortable with doing this. There are many available but here is one that is pretty affordable. This one is $8.99 and comes with everything but the distilled water. Happy vaping and good luck! :vapor:

Nicotine Test Kit
 

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thanks for the help guys . i always try to be safe when handling supplies. yes someone needs to make better apple apps lol. I should get the test strips. i usually by 12 mg nic since i vape at 6 mg but then i got this crazy idea that id buy a bunch of 100 mg and stash it in the freezer. thought it would be all good then i opened the freezer and panicked at the thought of handling 100 mg. maybe ill just leave it there, still have enough 12 to last till i can get the test . better safe than stupid.
 

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Another caution when dealing with 100 mg./ml. rocket juice: ventilation!

Either use an exhaust hood or stick a fan in an open window.

I've given myself some wicked headaches during extended DIY sessions in a closed room. Now I save DIY sessions until I can have an open window, i.e., not in the winter, especially one like what we're having now.
 

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your telling you age there spazmelda :)
the first hand held calculators (using a 9 volt battery) came along about 2 years after I graduated High School..
Pencil and note pad was the only way to do calculations in them days (although I still have my slide rule around here somewhere)..
But, I do like my ejuicemeup -

I'll second ejuicemeup even if I have to use Parallels on my Mac to run it. Great program and it's free.

I still have my slide rule too. It's a bit yellowed from age.
 

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I appreciate this info, too! When I run out of the 48mg I've been using for my diy, I want to cut my 100mg down to 48, keeping a small container out and the rest in the freezer. I only vape 4mg, so the 48mg is easy for me to cut using the ejuicemeup calc. But I had no idea how to cut my nic with it.
Thanks ya'll!:toast:
 
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