PLANT-BASED WAX CANDLE CALCULATOR

Batch planner for plant-based wax candles. Both container and pillar.

Plan any number of container or pillar candles. Enter the finished weight of one candle, choose a fragrance oil, and the planner will calculate exactly how much wax and fragrance oil you need.

EXAMPLE

25 candles at 200 g each

At an 8% fragrance load, based on the wax weight:

Wax needed
4,630 g
Fragrance oil
370 g
Total batch
5,000 g

YOUR CANDLE BATCH

Plan your materials

Each fragrance oil has its own recommended range. Choose a percentage within that range.

Wax Plant-based wax Planner range: 5–12% fragrance load
Candles allocated 0 of 0

All candles are allocated.

Fragrance oil batches for 0 candles
Fragrance oil Candles Recommended range Your fragrance load Wax needed Oil needed Remove

TOTAL MATERIALS

Your batch is ready to weigh

Wax needed
4,630 g
Fragrance oil needed
370 g
Total batch weight
5,000 g

Good to know: Use a plant-based wax designed for your candle type. Make sure your chosen fragrance load falls within both the oil’s recommended range and the wax manufacturer’s limit.

HOW TO USE IT

Plan your batch in four steps

  1. 1

    Set the candle weight

    Enter the finished weight of one candle, including fragrance oil.

  2. 2

    Choose a fragrance oil

    Its recommended fragrance load for candles appears automatically.

  3. 3

    Choose your percentage

    Choose any value within the range.

  4. 4

    Split the batch if needed

    Use one fragrance oil for the full batch, or split the batch between several oils.

SIMPLE PRODUCTION GUIDE

From calculation to finished batch

Prepare each fragrance oil as a separate batch and record the details of each one.

StepWhat to do
1. PrepareSet up clean containers or pillar moulds with centred wicks.
2. WeighWeigh the wax and fragrance oil separately in grams.
3. MeltMelt the wax according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Add fragranceAdd the fragrance oil at the recommended temperature and mix thoroughly.
5. Pour and coolPour into the prepared containers or moulds and leave them undisturbed.
6. Cure and testAllow the wax to cure for the recommended time, then burn-test the candle before sale.

BEFORE YOU START

A few important rules

01

Use each oil’s recommended range

A range such as 6–12% does not represent one fixed target. Choose a value within the range and test the result.

02

Check the IFRA limit

Always check the IFRA limit for the intended application and review the fragrance oil’s SDS before use.

03

Follow the wax instructions

Melting, fragrance addition, and pouring temperatures vary from one wax to another.

04

Test the complete candle

Wax, fragrance oil, fragrance load, wick, and container or mould all affect the result.