How Many Candles Does a Kilo of Wax Make?

The Quick Answer

A 1kg block of wax makes approximately:

But the exact number depends on your container size, wax density, and how much fragrance you add.

Here's how to calculate it for any container:

Container volume (ml) × 0.86 = wax needed (grams)

The 0.86 factor accounts for wax density (most candle wax is about 86% the weight of water by volume).

200ml × 0.86 = 172g of wax per candle

1000g ÷ 172g = 5.8 candles

Account for some waste: 5 candles comfortably, 6 if you're careful.

If you're adding 8% fragrance oil, that's part of your total weight.

For a 172g fill:

So 1kg of wax plus ~130g of fragrance oil makes about 6 medium containers.

Different waxes have slightly different densities:

Beeswax is denser, so you get slightly fewer candles per kilo. Coconut blends are lighter, so slightly more.

You'll lose some wax to:

Budget for 10-15% waste when starting out. As you get more experienced, you'll waste less.

For soy/coconut blend at 8% fragrance: