Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator works
Melted weight per candle = volume × fill level × wax density. Fragrance load is a percentage of the wax weight, so wax = melted weight ÷ (1 + load), and fragrance is the rest. Wax densities are approximate and vary by brand. Follow the maximum fragrance load on your wax supplier's data sheet, as it is often between 6 and 10 percent. Example: with Container volume (one candle) 240 ml, Number of candles 6, and Wax type Soy wax (0.90 g/ml), the result is Wax needed in total (g) = 1,080; Fragrance oil in total (g) = 86.4; Melted weight per candle (g) = 194.4.
Inputs and results
The Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator takes 5 inputs and gives 4 results.
What you enter
- Container volume (one candle) (ml) — starts at 240.
- Number of candles — starts at 6.
- Wax type — starts at Soy wax (0.90 g/ml). Choose from: Soy wax (0.90 g/ml), Paraffin (0.90 g/ml), Beeswax (0.96 g/ml) and Coconut blend (0.88 g/ml).
- Fill level (%) — starts at 90.
- Fragrance load (%) — starts at 8.
What you get
- Wax needed in total (g)
- Fragrance oil in total (g)
- Melted weight per candle (g)
- Wax needed in total (oz)
Example: Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator with the starting values
With container volume (one candle) 240 ml, number of candles 6, wax type Soy wax (0.90 g/ml), fill level 90 % and fragrance load 8 %, the calculator returns:
| Wax needed in total (g) | 1,080 |
|---|---|
| Fragrance oil in total (g) | 86.4 |
| Melted weight per candle (g) | 194.4 |
| Wax needed in total (oz) | 38.1 |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator?
Enter container volume (one candle), number of candles, wax type and fill level in the fields, then read wax needed in total (g), fragrance oil in total (g), melted weight per candle (g) and wax needed in total (oz) in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator calculate?
Wax and fragrance oil needed to fill your candle containers. It returns wax needed in total (g), fragrance oil in total (g), melted weight per candle (g) and wax needed in total (oz) from the 5 values you provide.
What values does the Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator start with?
It opens with container volume (one candle) 240 ml, number of candles 6, wax type Soy wax (0.90 g/ml) and fill level 90 % so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Candle Wax and Fragrance Calculator for important decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm important decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.