How do I scale up a candle recipe for a large batch?

Enter your number of candles, container size, and fragrance load percentage into a batch calculator. It multiplies your per-candle amounts by your batch size and gives you exact totals for wax and fragrance oil.

Is it better to mix candle wax in batches or one at a time?

Batches are better for consistency. When you melt all the wax at once and add fragrance to the full batch, every candle gets the same concentration. Single-candle mixing introduces more variation between candles.

How much wax can I melt at once?

That depends on your equipment. A standard double boiler handles 2-5 lbs comfortably. A presto pot or dedicated wax melter can handle 10-20+ lbs. Never fill your melting vessel more than 75% full.

Candle Batch Calculator - Scale Your Production

Candle Batch Calculator

Calculate total wax and fragrance oil for a production run.

Number of Candles

Container Size(oz)

Fragrance Load(%)

Total wax needed172.8oz

Total fragrance oil19.2oz

Total combined weight192oz

Wax per candle7.2oz

Fragrance per candle0.8oz

Scale Your Production Run

Whether you're making 10 candles for a craft fair or 200 for wholesale, this calculator tells you exactly how much wax and fragrance oil to prepare.

Why Batch Calculation Matters

Mixing wax and fragrance in bulk is more consistent than measuring candle by candle. When you melt one large batch, every candle gets the same fragrance concentration, the same pour temperature, and the same wax composition. The result is a more uniform product with consistent hot throw across your entire run.

Planning Your Workspace

Make sure your melting pot can handle the total weight. A double boiler works for batches under 10 lbs. Beyond that, consider a presto pot or dedicated wax melter.
Prep all your containers, wicks, and wick centering tools before you start melting. Once the wax is at pour temperature, you don't want to be scrambling.
Label your batch with the date, wax type, fragrance, and load percentage. When you find a combination that sells, you'll want to reproduce it exactly.

Pro tip: add 10% to your total wax amount to account for wax left in the pot and minor spills during pouring. Once you know your batch totals, use the Pricing Calculator to make sure your margins work before you pour.

Scale Your Production Run

Whether you're making 10 candles for a craft fair or 200 for wholesale, this calculator tells you exactly how much wax and fragrance oil to prepare.

Why Batch Calculation Matters

Planning Your Workspace

Make sure your melting pot can handle the total weight. A double boiler works for batches under 10 lbs. Beyond that, consider a presto pot or dedicated wax melter.
Prep all your containers, wicks, and wick centering tools before you start melting. Once the wax is at pour temperature, you don't want to be scrambling.
Label your batch with the date, wax type, fragrance, and load percentage. When you find a combination that sells, you'll want to reproduce it exactly.