Learn About VG/PG

What do you stand for, VG?? It's a question I ask my e-liquids every day, shaking my fists in frustration, but since they are inanimate objects they don't usually respond. Oh, you mean what do the letters stand for? Well, that's an easy one. Read on for some vaping knowledge to impress your friends with and/or finally win the heart of the prom queen.

Ever wondered what the difference between PG and VG in e-liquid? Well wonder no more with our infographic, giving you point by point information on the differences and advantages of each. Whether you want an e-juice that can blow the biggest clouds or a vape that can get the same sort of "throat hit" as a cigarette, then read our guide and find out what you need!

The name’s Glycerine, Vegetable Glycerine, licence to kill any cloud chasing contest around. You might have seen the term "Vegetable Glycerine" (or VG) bandied about on our site, but what is it and why do you need it in your E-Juice?

You might have also come across VG and PG, standing for Vegetable Glycerin and Propylene Glycol. It's these two ingredients which provide the base for e-liquids. Combined with nicotine and flavouring, they make the juice what it is and allow it to be successfully transformed into yummy vapour!

Many e-liquids have equal amounts of VG and PG in their content, but this balance can be adjusted depending on your individual preference. So what's the difference between what PG and VG can deliver?

VG. What is it? Well, it's not a small island in the South Pacific (I'll wait...), it's actually one of the main ingredients in e-liquid, along with its cousin PG. You've probably heard of it if you've got even a casual interest in vaping, but you might not know exactly what it is and the reasons for its use in vaping. If not, then read on, and impress your friends with all your VG knowledge. If you know already then good for you, you little scamp.

Hey, we hear you’re a vaper - what’s your preferred PG ratio? Do you use Propylene Glycol? Do you think its viscosity is too thin? What? You don’t even know what Propylene Glycol is? Well why didn’t you say so!

Now, I've already told you what PG is, but the other main ingredient in e-liquid, VG, is still a mystery. What does VG stand for? What is it made of? How is it different to PG? What's in the box? Worry not, all (well, most of) your questions will be answered.

PG - you've probably heard it mentioned in vaping circles, but you might not know exactly what it is, and how it relates to vaping. And no, it doesn't mean you need your parents to accompany you every time you vape. PG is, as many of you know, an ingredient in e-liquid, and is one of the most important ingredients along with VG. Read on to get a more detailed idea of what's actually in the stuff you're vaping.

So, you're interested in the world of vaping, and want to give it a shot. You've had a look at some of the gear, but you're still not sure what exactly this 'e-liquid' stuff is, and how it differs from 'e-juice', 'vape juice' or 'vaping fluid'. Well, the good news is that it's not very complicated. All these terms refer to the same thing; the liquid that is heated within your vaporiser.