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Candle Wax Calculator

Calculate the weight of wax needed to fill a candle container based on container volume, wax type density, and fill percentage.

Inputs

fl oz
%

Results

Wax Weight

6.19 oz

≈ 2 sticks of butter

Wax Weight175.5 g
Fill Volume7.2 fl oz
Candles per 10 lb Slab25
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter container volume in fluid ounces or ml.
  2. Select wax type to apply the correct density factor.
  3. Set fill percentage (how full you want the container, typically 85–90%).
  4. Review Wax Weight in oz and grams, Fill Volume, and Candles per 10 lb Slab.

How the result changes with Container Volume

Container VolumeWax Weight
118.51 oz
3627.86 oz
6550.31 oz
9069.66 oz

What each input means

Container Volume
Volume of your candle container in fluid ounces. An 8 oz jelly jar is a popular beginner size.
Wax Type
Wax type: 1 = Soy (0.86 density), 2 = Paraffin (0.90), 3 = Beeswax (0.96), 4 = Coconut (0.92).
Fill Percentage
How full to fill the container. 85-90% is typical to leave room for the wick and prevent overflow.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Container Volume = 8, Wax Type = 1, Fill Percentage = 90 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Wax Weight
    Wax Weight
    6.19 = 6.19
  3. Calculate Wax Weight
    Wax Weight
    175.5 = 175.5
  4. Calculate Fill Volume
    Fill Volume
    7.2 = 7.2

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