DIY E-Liquid PG/VG Ratio help-newb

[darkmanx]

Hello!

Have learned a lot through this forum thus far, and I thank all of you guys for being a part of such a helpful community. I was hoping to have a specific question answered I cant seem to find clarity on

Created a 15 ML E-juice with 13% Flavoring at VG 60 and PG 40 Ratio.

This required me to put 2.0ml of Flavoring, 9.0ml of VG and 4.0ml of PG for a total of 15ML.. Now I'm finding out that the flavor isn't quite as strong to my liking, so I would prefer to add some extra flavoring to the mix.
This would obviously go over the 15ML, which is fine, but how do I keep the VG/PG Ratio the same?

For instance, If i wanted to go to 20%, and since flavoring is 100% PG based, this would add another 7% of flavoring as well as adding the same 7% in PG. How much VG would I have to add? How would I have an idea of what the total ML at this point would be?

I was thinking its just 7% of 15ML, which is 1.05 ML added on, which makes the total liquid now about 16ML but now doesn't have the same 60/40 VG/PG split, how would one go about calculating how much VG to put in and what the final ML total would be?

I think i'm over thinking it but.... HELP!!

EDIT:

Just thinking out loud here, trying to figure this out mathematically

If I added another 1.05 Ml of flavoring.. Lets just call it 1ml for ease. That makes the total 16ml. Which equals to 7ml of PG in there including the flavoring (4ml of PG from original mix, and another 1ML added on to the existing 2ml flavoring = total 7ml)

7ml is 43.75 percent of the 16ml juice, which means PG is now at 43.75 percent.

Does that mean I just add 3.75 percent VG of 16ml more to the mix, which is 0.6 ml. Totaling the ML to 16.6 ML, back at the 60/40 VG/PG Mix?

Did that make any sense..?


--EDIT AGAIN..

No that doesnt work out.. 9.6 of 16.6 is 58%.. Is that even a significant difference?


Edit AGAIN.. I think i figured it out lol, please correct me if I'm wrong

If i add another 7% of flavoring, or any percent, and it comes out to 1ml
I now have to add 160% of VG of whatever that flavoring amount is, to the mix

meaning I would add 1.6 ML of VG to the now 16ml mix, bringing the total of VG to 10.6 and total liquid in the mix to 17.6

10.6/17.6 is just about 60%

10.5 is closer.. but now i ask.. Did that make ANY SENSE?

 

[darkmanx]

I wonder if anyone will even read this post.. SORRY and THANK YOU if you do

 

[ShariR]

There are calculators available for your use in the DIY eliquid forum. This will save you all the headaches. I am no good at math either and just confuse myself. Go find a calculator and just plug in your numbers. Let it do the math for you.

 

[darkmanx]

I can't figure out how to use the calculator to alter a mix I've already made. What would I put in the target ML?(Amount to make) That in itself is the biggest question when altering and trying to maintain the same VG/PG Ratio

 

[DoogieTony]

Well from your post it seems that 16ml would be your target, then input 20% for flavoring, and set your pg/vg to 40/60.

Just subtract what you've already put in and add the remainder to your mix.

That should give you the proper ratio.

 

[Train2]

It's easy to get "mixed up" because any ingredient you add, you're changing the other ratios, too.
I too rely on the calculator.

I'd use EJuiceMeUp, and enter your recipe for maybe 18 ml total, then just subtract what you've already got in there...

 

[Train2]

It's easy to get "mixed up" because any ingredient you add, you're changing the other ratios, too.
I too rely on the calculator.

I'd use EJuiceMeUp, and enter your recipe for maybe 18 ml total, then just subtract what you've already got in there...

 

[DoogieTony]

Personally, I wouldn't worry about it too much, 15ml isn't a ton of juice. Just use the calculator for your next mix and you'll be fine.

 

[Rat2chat2]

I would love to help (even though I am very new). Need a little more information. Since you did not mention nic I am assuming you are making a 0 nic juice. It really depends on what flavoring you are trying to mix also. Some flavors are recommended to use at 10% while others could be 2%. Under the TPA (The Perfumer's Apprentise) thread http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...10-flavor-apprentice-flavoring-thread-33.html, it shows the ratings for different flavors from what users suggest. I would definitely recommend downloading eJuice Me Up - Best eJuice Calculator, which is an excellent calculator. I have to use one because I can't figure out all those %'s. If the flavor you are using at 13% is to week, why not go up to 20%. If you are trying to make 15 ml of juice that would be 6 of pg and 6 of vg with 3 ml of flavoring at 20%. Download the calculator at look at some of the user recipes to get a idea what the calculator can do. I think it will really help you. There are so many people here that know a lot more than me and I rely on their help too, so don't be afraid to ask a specific question. Good luck to you and the new hobby. I am finding DIY to be fun.