6 CALCULATORS
Candles calculators
Wax weight, fragrance load, wick sizing, vessel fill and cost per candle — everything worked out before you melt a pot.
Wax weight
Wax for any vessel, by fill line and candle count.
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Fragrance load
Safe fragrance % by wax weight and wax type.
Pricing & profit
Materials, time and overhead to a price that pays.
Wick size
Pick a wick by diameter, wax and fragrance.
Burn time
Estimated burn hours from wax weight.
Soy vs paraffin vs beeswax
Every wax compared in the container you actually use.
QUIZ · 5 QUESTIONS
What candle wax is right for you?
Five questions about what you are pouring into, what you need it to do, and how much you are willing to fight with it. No sign-up, and nothing is stored.
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How much wax do I need for candles?
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Fragrance oil to wax ratio explained
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How to calculate fragrance load
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Soy vs paraffin vs beeswax: which to use
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How many candles can I make with one pound of wax?
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Best soy wax for candle making
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Best fragrance oils for candles
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Best beginner candle making kits
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How to make a reed diffuser
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The Candle Batch Log
Wax, fragrance %, wick, vessel and burn notes for every pour, with a cost column that adds up.