Free Candle Making Cost Calculator

Calculate wax, fragrance, wicks, and total cost.

Number of Candles Wax per Candle (oz) Fragrance Load (%) Wax Price per lb ($) Fragrance Price per oz ($) Wick Price per wick ($) Jar Price per jar ($)

How This Calculator Works

This calculator estimates the total wax, fragrance, wicks, and jars needed, and calculates your total material cost based on the prices you enter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much wax do I need per candle?

A common rule is 1 oz of wax per 1 oz of container volume. For an 8 oz jar, use about 8 oz of wax.

What is fragrance load?

Fragrance load is the percentage of fragrance oil relative to the wax weight. Most candles use 6-10%.