King size or regular? Most cigarettes sold today are king size, but regular-format smokes still have a loyal following. Here’s the difference, why it matters, and where to find regulars in the native market.
The difference
King size cigarettes are the modern standard length (about 84mm). Regular cigarettes are shorter (about 70mm) — the classic mid-century format. Same tobacco, same pack counts; the regular simply burns for less time per cigarette, and some longtime smokers prefer its proportions and draw.
Which should you buy?
- If you’re under 50 or switching from any mainstream brand: you almost certainly want king size — it’s what you’re used to.
- If you grew up on regulars or find a full king size more than you want per smoke: regular is a deliberate, valid choice.
- Value note: cartons of both hold 200 cigarettes, so regulars deliver less total tobacco for similar money — you’re paying for format, not volume.
Where to find regulars
Regular-format cigarettes are getting rare. In our catalog, Oakdale Regular is the regular-format option, with Oakdale King Size as its full-length sibling — see the Oakdale guide. Everything else in the cigarettes category is king size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between king size and regular cigarettes?
Length: king size is the modern standard (~84mm), regular is the shorter classic format (~70mm). Both come in cartons of 200.
Are regular cigarettes cheaper than king size?
Usually the carton price is the same, so regulars contain less total tobacco — smokers choose them for the format, not the price.
Who still sells regular-format cigarettes in Canada?
They’re increasingly rare; in the native market, Oakdale Regular is one of the few regular-format options, available online at Native Discount Smokes.
You must be of legal smoking age in your province (19+ in most of Canada) to purchase tobacco products.