Coil resistance is the regulation of power – wattage or voltage from the vape battery – to the coil. The resistance is measured in ohms, usually between 0.15 and 2.1. The device used to measure the coil’s resistance is called an Ohmmeter. When a coil or an atomiser has a high resistance, it indicates that it is designed to have less voltage pass.
Key features of low resistance coils are: When you vape with coils with a resistance below 1 ohm, it is called sub ohm or mouth-to-lung vaping (MTL vaping). It is done using a device with a sub-ohm tank. It is reserved for experienced vapers, producing pleasant flavours from vape and large vapour clouds.
Vape coils are an essential component of any vaping device, and understanding the basics of coil resistance is crucial for any vaper. The resistance of a vape coil is measured in Ohms and plays a significant role in determining the quality of the vaping experience.
Coils have different resistances to accommodate various vaping styles. Lower resistance (sub-ohm) coils produce more vapour and flavour, perfect for direct-to-lung vaping. Higher resistance coils offer a tighter draw and less vapour, better suited for mouth-to-lung vaping.
Sub-ohm coils have a resistance of less than 1 ohm and require more power to heat up. Low resistance coils produce more vapour and have a warmer vape. The battery life of a device with a low resistance coil will be shorter than that of a device with a higher resistance coil.
Sub-ohm coils have a resistance of less than 1.0 ohms. They are designed to be used with devices that can handle sub-ohm resistance. They produce more vapour and heat up faster than standard resistance coils, but they also require more power to operate.