King Size Cigarettes: What the Size Actually Means
Quick answer: King size describes the length of the cigarette, nothing else. It is not a strength, not a pack size, and not a price tier. Every product we carry is king size, and every carton holds 200 cigarettes in 10 packs of 20.
What does king size mean?
King size is a format name describing length. That is the whole of it.
It gets confused with other things constantly, which is why this page exists. King size does not tell you how many cigarettes are in the pack. It does not tell you the strength or category of the product. It does not affect what a carton costs. It describes one physical dimension.
What king size is not
| Common assumption | Reality |
|---|---|
| King size means more cigarettes per pack | No. Pack count is separate. Our packs are 20. |
| King size is a strength level | No. Length and category are unrelated. |
| King size costs more | No. Price depends on quantity ordered, not format. |
| King size is the same as slims | No. Slims describe circumference, not length. |
| King size is the longest format | No. Longer formats exist. King size sits in the standard range. |
Why every product here is king size
Our catalogue is built on a single format. All 26 products across all 11 brands are king size cartons of 200, from Canadian Fulls through to Canadian Crush Cherry.
The practical benefit is that it removes a variable. When you compare two products on this site you are comparing brand and category, not format, because the format is identical. You will not find a size selector anywhere, because there is nothing to select.
How king size relates to pack and carton counts
Not at all, and this is the confusion worth clearing up. Length and count are independent.
A carton here holds 200 cigarettes arranged as 10 packs of 20. That would be true regardless of the format. Some markets sell packs of 25, which would make a 200 carton eight packs rather than ten, but that is a packing decision, not a length one.
Does king size affect burn time?
We do not publish burn-time claims, and we would be sceptical of a retailer who does.
How long a cigarette lasts depends on length, how tightly it is packed and how it is smoked. Those interact, and the third variable is entirely down to the person. Presenting a fixed number would mean inventing precision that does not exist.
Does format say anything about strength or harm?
No. Length is unrelated to strength, and nothing about the king size format implies that any cigarette is safer or less harmful than another. No cigarette is safe. Format is a physical description and should not be read as anything more.
Our picks:
- You already smoke king size: the whole catalogue matches your format. Canadian Fulls – from $45 a carton.
- Comparing two brands: format is constant, so only brand and category differ. Playfare Full Flavour – from $45 a carton.
- Looking for slims or a longer format: we do not carry them.
- Want the lowest price: quantity moves the price, format does not.
- Trying two products: two cartons meets the order minimum. Canadian Lights – from $45 a carton.
Frequently asked questions
What does king size mean on a cigarette?
King size refers to the length of the cigarette. It is a format description, not a strength, a brand or a pack size.
Are all your cigarettes king size?
Yes. Every one of our 26 products is king size, so there is no size choice to make anywhere on the site.
Is king size the same as a longer or slim cigarette?
No. Slims describe circumference rather than length, and there are longer formats than king size. King size sits in the standard range most Canadian smokers are used to.
Does king size mean more cigarettes in the pack?
No. Pack and carton counts are separate from length. Our packs hold 20 cigarettes and our cartons hold 200, whatever the format.
How many cigarettes are in a king size carton here?
Two hundred, made up of 10 packs of 20.
Does king size cost more?
No. Every non-Crush carton is $45, $40 or $30 depending on quantity. The Crush flavoured line is $65 and is also king size.
Does king size burn longer than a shorter cigarette?
Burn time depends on length, how tightly a cigarette is packed and how it is smoked, so it is not something we can state as a fixed number. We do not publish burn-time claims.
Why do you only carry king size?
It is the format our catalogue is built around, which keeps the range consistent and means the only choices you make are brand and category.
Is king size a measure of strength?
No. Length and strength are unrelated. Nothing about the king size format indicates what a cigarette delivers or implies that any cigarette is safer than another.
Can I buy a sample before committing to a carton?
We sell by the carton rather than the pack, and checkout requires 2 non-Crush items. Buying two different cartons is the smallest way to compare two products.
Browse the range
All 26 products, all king size, all cartons of 200.
Every carton is king size, 200 cigarettes, 10 packs of 20. Canadian Fulls – from $45 a carton. Dispatched in 24 to 48 hours, Canada-wide, in discreet packaging. Flat $25 shipping, free at $450 and over.
Related reading: how many cigarettes are in a carton and what the category names mean.