How Many Puffs of CBD Vape Should You Take?

Vaping stands out as a remarkably quick, convenient, and discreet method for accessing CBD on the go. Wondering how many puffs of CBD vape should you take? Let’s dive into the world of vaping and explore various dosing options.

Why vape CBD?

Vaping has emerged as the preferred choice for many CBD enthusiasts due to its numerous advantages. CBD vapes offer higher bioavailability than ingested CBD, allowing for roughly 40-50% increased absorption. Notably, the effects of vaping kick in within approximately 2 minutes, making it the fastest-acting form of CBD available. Additionally, vaporized CBD tends to exit the body as fast as the onset of effects, offering on-the-go relief without prolonged effects.

Not all vapes are made the same

Quality plays a pivotal role in the vaping experience. It’s crucial to ensure that all vaping products undergo lab testing and originate from reputable sources. 

There are now many different concentrations and styles of vapes to choose from. Some options are more potent and perhaps infused with cannabis-like terpenes and flavors, while others are diluted or stripped of flavonoids and other plant compounds for a more clean and mild effect. Whatever your vaping goals might be, here are the most popular vape options available today: 

Diluted/Cut Vapes: These mild products often contain 10-30% cutting agents like propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, or MCT oil. Perfect for first-time users, these vapes come in a wide range of delightful flavors.

Full Spectrum Extract Vapes (Uncut): Slightly pricier due to advanced extraction techniques, uncut vapes generally contain 70-90%+ CBD concentration, coupled with other beneficial cannabinoids and native plant terpenes, providing a synergistic effect.

Resin/Hash Vaporizers and Dab Pens: A sophisticated option for CBD enthusiasts seeking a potent, on-the-go vaping experience. Though it may require additional tools or expertise, it offers a flavorful and satisfying experience. These are great for sharing your favorite hash!

Flower Vaporizers: This classic method is available in some regions for vaporizing CBD flowers at home or with mobile hand-held options. This is a safe way to inhale CBD without the fear of burning the plant material and creating hazardous byproducts found in most smoke.

The perfect puff

While metered dosing products like inhalers exist for CBD vapor, standard vape pens lack this feature. Consumers often gauge their dose by timing their inhales, usually 1-3 seconds per inhale. Ensuring consistent CBD milligrams per inhale involves preheating your vape pen to evenly distribute the CBD oil. Some models even offer temperature settings, influencing the intensity and concentration of the vape.

Depending on the design of your vape, many pens will come with the ability to preheat before use. The pre-heat will warm the cartridge enough to coat the wick or other chambers of the pen with the CBD oil, to give you an even and full hit. Some models may also have different temperature settings ranging from 230-380 Degree C, or low-medium-high. The hotter your pen, the more intense and concentrated your vape will be. If you’re curious about the different settings your vaporizer might be capable of, check out the manufacturers website or user manuals to learn more about how to operate your specific pen. 

How many doses in a vape?

As you familiarize yourself with your CBD dosage, gradual adjustments can be made. The amount of CBD in each puff varies depending on the inhalation size and the vape juice potency. Each cartridge contains roughly between 100-200 puffs of CBD, making it easy to find an estimate for total CBD per puff.

Determine your dose per puff:

• 0.5 ml cartridge with 100 mg of CBD = 1 mg of CBD per puff (100 puffs)
• 1 ml cartridge with 500 mg of CBD = 2.5 mg of CBD per puff (200 puffs)

It is recommended 0.25 mg per 0.5 kg of body weight for a regular dose and 0.5 mg per 0.5 kg of body weight for a higher dose. Based on these values, you can be somewhat generous with your puffs, with the average adult dose for CBD falling between 5-50 mg. It is always best to start low and increase slowly over time. For more information on dosing checkout our blog on using CBD like a pro.