How To Use
Calculate the total cost to make your candles and get a suggested selling price with your desired profit margin.
- Enter your Wax Cost Per Pound in dollars.
- Enter Wax Amount in ounces per candle (use wax calculator if needed).
- Enter your Container Cost per jar in dollars.
- Enter your Wick Cost per piece in dollars.
- Optionally add Fragrance and Other Costs.
- Set your desired Profit Margin percentage (defaults to 50%).
- Click Calculate to see your costs and suggested selling price.
Candle Cost Calculator
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Candle Cost Calculator Help
| Field | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Wax Cost Per Lb | Price you paid for wax per pound |
| Wax Amount (oz) | Ounces of wax needed per candle |
| Container Cost | Price per jar or container |
| Wick Cost | Price per wick |
| Fragrance Cost | Price per ounce of fragrance oil (optional) |
| Other Supplies | Labels, tools, misc materials per candle (optional) |
| Profit Margin | Your desired markup percentage |
FAQs
How do I know how much wax I need?
Use our Candle Wax Calculator first to determine the exact amount of wax in ounces per candle.
What profit margin should I use?
Most candle makers use 50-100% markup. Start with 50% and adjust based on your market and costs.
Should I include my time in the cost?
This calculator focuses on material costs. For pricing, consider adding time/labor costs separately.
What other costs should I include?
Consider labels, packaging, shipping materials, tools, and any other supplies used per candle.
