Wax Weight Calculator — How Much Wax Per Candle
Calculate how much wax you need to fill your candle containers based on volume and wax type.
Volume in millilitres
How many candles in this batch
For shrinkage and top-up pours
Cost per kg (optional)
How We Calculate This
The calculator uses the simple formula: wax weight (g) = container volume (ml) x wax density (g/ml)
Each wax type has a different density: soy 0.86, paraffin 0.90, coconut 0.82, beeswax 0.96, rapeseed 0.84, palm 0.88 g/ml.
The 10% extra covers shrinkage during cooling and the top-up pour that soy wax often requires.
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Last updated: 2025-02-20
All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities before purchasing materials.