Regular strength nicotine pouches
Regular on PouchSelect means 6 or 8 mg of nicotine per pouch: 2 or 3 dots on PouchSelect's 6-dot strength scale, the same scale for every brand. The tiers are PouchSelect's own grouping, not an industry standard.
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- Nicotine per pouch
- 6 or 8 mg
- Strength dots
- 2–3 of 6 dots
Every regular can
What counts as regular strength?
A can at 6 mg (2 of 6 dots) or 8 mg (3 of 6 dots) of nicotine per pouch.
Regular vs light vs strong
Light is up to 4 mg per pouch; regular is 6 or 8 mg; strong is 10 mg (4 of 6 dots). Lower mg means less nicotine per pouch.
Regular cans compared
Regular means 6 or 8 mg per pouch (2–3 of 6 dots). Every can on PouchSelect uses one 6-dot strength scale: 2 dots is 6 mg, 3 dots 8 mg, 4 dots 10 mg, 5 dots 17 mg and 6 dots 20 mg per pouch.
| Brand | Flavor | Format | Nicotine per pouch | Strength dots | Flavor family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZYN | Apple Mint | Mini | 6 mg | Mint | |
| ZYN | Black Licorice | Mini | 6 mg | Licorice | |
| VELO | Blueberry Ice | Mini | 6 mg | Ice | |
| VELO | Bright Spearmint | Mini | 6 mg | Mint | |
| VELO | Cherry Ice | Mini | 6 mg | Ice | |
| ZYN | Citrus | Mini | 6 mg | Citrus | |
| ZYN | Coffee | Mini | 6 mg | Coffee | |
| ZYN | Cool Mint | Mini | 6 mg | Mint | |
| VELO | Crispy Peppermint | Slim | 8 mg | Mint | |
| VELO | Icy Berries | Mini | 6 mg | Ice | |
| VELO | Lime Flame | Mini | 6 mg | Citrus | |
| VELO | Mango Ice | Mini | 6 mg | Ice | |
| VELO | Minty Lemon | Mini | 6 mg | Citrus | |
| VELO | Peach Ice | Mini | 6 mg | Ice | |
| VELO | Purple Grape | Mini | 6 mg | Fruit | |
| ZYN | Red Fruits | Slim | 6 mg | Fruit | |
| VELO | Ruby Berry | Mini | 6 mg | Fruit | |
| VELO | Smooth Papaya | Mini | 6 mg | Fruit | |
| ZYN | Spearmint | Slim | 8 mg | Mint | |
| VELO | Strawberry Ice | Mini | 6 mg | Ice | |
| VELO | Tropical Ice | Mini | 6 mg | Ice | |
| VELO | Tropical Mango | Mini | 6 mg | Fruit | |
| ZYN | Watermelon Mint | Slim | 6 mg | Fruit |
Frequently asked questions
How many mg is a regular nicotine pouch?
On PouchSelect, regular means 6 or 8 mg of nicotine per pouch. Brands and other retailers may use the word differently.
Is 2 dots always regular?
Yes, on PouchSelect: 2 dots is 6 mg per pouch on every brand. The dots printed on a maker's own lid follow that brand's scale.
Which brands have regular cans on PouchSelect?
Right now: ZYN and VELO, 23 cans in all, at 6 or 8 mg per pouch (2–3 of 6 dots). The table on this page shows each can.
Other strengths and guides
- Strong pouches10 mg per pouch: 4 strength dots.
- Extra strong pouches17 or 20 mg per pouch: 5 or 6 strength dots.
- Strength guideMg per pouch, the 6-dot strength scale and how tiers work.
- Mint pouchesCans named for a mint, and mint-led blends.
- Citrus pouchesCans named for lemon, lime, orange or citrus.
- Nicotine pouch strength: mg and strength dotsHow nicotine pouch strength works: mg per pouch, PouchSelect's 6-dot strength scale, and how we group strengths.