Wax Weight Calculator
Estimate the wax and fragrance oil needed for one candle or an entire batch.
Enter Your Candle Details
Finished Candle Weight
Wax + fragrance combined. Do not include the container weight.
Water Test
Weigh the water only — subtract the empty container weight.
0.86 is a common starting estimate. Actual wax density varies.
Fragrance & Extra Allowance
Enter fragrance as a percentage of wax weight.
Helps cover pitcher residue, spills and testing loss.
Your Batch Estimate
Total Wax Needed
0.00 lb
Wax per candle
0.00 oz
Fragrance per candle
0.00 oz
Total fragrance oil
0.00 oz
Finished batch weight
0.00 oz
Metric Conversion
Total wax
0 g
Total fragrance
0 g
Total wax
0.00 kg
Important:
This calculator provides an estimate, not an exact production formula.
Wax density varies by wax type and manufacturer. Fragrance load should
always stay within the recommended range for your specific wax.
Weigh ingredients with a scale rather than measuring by volume.