How many candles can be made from 1 kg of wax?
Your Quantity Guide 2026
Anyone starting their own candle-making project quickly faces the question: "How much wax do I actually need?" The answer is important to avoid leftover wax or – even worse – running out just before the last glass. We'll reveal the secrets of "wax math."
The rule of thumb for calculation
Wax has a lower density than water. This means that 1 kg of solid wax yields approximately 1.1 to 1.2 liters of liquid volume when melted. If you want to pour high-quality scented candles in glass jars , you can use this table as a guide:
| Glass size (volume) | Number of candles made from 1 kg of wax |
| 100 ml (small sample size) | approx. 11–12 candles |
| 200 ml (Standard Best Bougie size) | approx. 5–6 candles |
| 250 ml (large candle holder) | approx. 4–5 candles |
| 500 ml (XL scented candle) | approximately 2 candles |
The fragrance factor: Plan for high-quality fragrance oils.
If you want to make strongly scented candles , you need to consider the proportion of fragrance oils. A fragrance concentration of 8% to 10% is generally recommended.
Example: For 1 kg of wax, add approximately 80–100 ml of high-quality fragrance oils . This slightly increases the overall volume of your casting material, but ensures the incomparable aroma that distinguishes our long-lasting scented candles .
Tip for professionals:
Always weigh your wax instead of melting it by eye. This is the only way to ensure that the ratio between wick, amount of wax, and fragrance oil is perfectly balanced – just like in the professional creations from Best Bougie.
