Nicotine in Copenhagen Snuff: Can Sizes Clarified

Correction: Copenhagen snuff (fine cut, moist) is sold in 1.2 oz (34 g) cans. Copenhagen long cut is sold in 1.2 oz (34 g) cans as well. The 0.5 oz size is for pouches (e.g., Copenhagen Pouches).

Nicotine content (per manufacturer, Altria):

• Copenhagen Snuff / Long Cut: ~12–14 mg nicotine per gram of tobacco. A 1.2 oz (34 g) can contains ~400–480 mg total nicotine. Typical user absorbs 1–3 mg per dip (varies by pH, saliva, duration).
• Copenhagen Pouches (0.5 oz / 14 g, 15 pouches): ~8 mg nicotine per pouch (~120 mg/can).

Health Warning: Smokeless tobacco causes oral, esophageal, pancreatic cancer; gum disease; nicotine addiction. Not a safe alternative to smoking.