[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1498},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-best-candle-making-calculator-apps/":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":1480,"coverImage":1481,"date":1482,"description":1483,"extension":1484,"meta":1485,"navigation":1486,"path":1487,"readingTime":1488,"seo":1489,"stem":1490,"tags":1491,"__hash__":1497},"blog/blog/best-candle-making-calculator-apps.md","Best Candle Making Calculator Apps in 2026 (Free & Paid)",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":1438},"minimark",[9,14,35,41,46,53,56,60,63,91,94,96,100,105,119,124,141,146,169,174,185,191,197,199,203,214,218,238,242,268,272,286,291,296,298,302,313,317,343,347,370,374,388,393,399,401,405,416,420,443,447,469,473,493,498,504,506,510,521,525,542,546,560,564,587,592,598,600,604,839,841,845,849,855,869,873,878,892,896,901,915,919,924,940,944,949,960,962,966,969,974,982,987,998,1003,1014,1019,1030,1032,1036,1040,1046,1052,1060,1064,1069,1074,1085,1089,1094,1099,1110,1114,1119,1123,1134,1138,1143,1147,1161,1163,1167,1250,1252,1256,1261,1341,1344,1346,1350,1354,1357,1361,1364,1368,1371,1375,1378,1382,1385,1389,1392,1396,1399,1401,1405,1408,1414,1420,1426,1432,1435],[10,11,13],"h2",{"id":12},"quick-answer","Quick Answer",[15,16,17,18,22,23,26,27,30,31,34],"p",{},"The best candle making calculator depends on your needs: ",[19,20,21],"strong",{},"Craftybase"," for professional features, ",[19,24,25],{},"PotionHub's candle calculator"," for free offline access with cost tracking, ",[19,28,29],{},"CandleScience Calculator"," for simplicity and accuracy, or ",[19,32,33],{},"Candle Calculator Pro"," for mobile convenience. For most makers, PotionHub's free calculator or CandleScience offer the best balance of features and ease.",[36,37],"tool-callout",{"description":38,"href":39,"name":40},"Calculate fragrance load, wax amounts, and costs without signing up. Offline-friendly and built for candle makers.","/free-candle-calculator/","PotionHub Free Candle Calculator",[36,42],{"description":43,"href":44,"name":45},"Dedicated wax calculator for precise measurements across different container sizes and wax types.","/free-candle-wax-calculator/","PotionHub Wax Calculator",[15,47,48],{},[49,50],"img",{"alt":51,"src":52},"Candle making calculator comparison","/images/blog/best-candle-making-calculator-apps-1.png",[54,55],"hr",{},[10,57,59],{"id":58},"why-use-a-candle-calculator","Why Use a Candle Calculator?",[15,61,62],{},"Hand-calculating candle wax amounts and fragrance loads is error-prone:",[64,65,66,73,79,85],"ul",{},[67,68,69,72],"li",{},[19,70,71],{},"Wax amounts:"," Too little = tunneling; too much = overflow",[67,74,75,78],{},[19,76,77],{},"Fragrance load:"," Too little = weak scent; too much = poor burn",[67,80,81,84],{},[19,82,83],{},"Cost accuracy:"," Manual math leads to underpricing",[67,86,87,90],{},[19,88,89],{},"Scaling:"," Moving between container sizes is confusing",[15,92,93],{},"A good calculator eliminates these mistakes and saves hours of work.",[54,95],{},[10,97,99],{"id":98},"top-candle-calculators-reviewed","Top Candle Calculators Reviewed",[101,102,104],"h3",{"id":103},"_1-potionhubs-free-candle-calculator","1. PotionHub's Free Candle Calculator",[15,106,107,110,111,114,115,118],{},[19,108,109],{},"Type:"," Free online tool + desktop software\n",[19,112,113],{},"Platform:"," Web-based calculator (free) / Desktop app ($75)\n",[19,116,117],{},"Cost:"," Free calculator; optional software purchase",[15,120,121],{},[19,122,123],{},"What It Does:",[64,125,126,129,132,135,138],{},[67,127,128],{},"Calculate wax amounts for any container size",[67,130,131],{},"Fragrance load calculations (percentage-based)",[67,133,134],{},"Wick size recommendations",[67,136,137],{},"Cost per candle breakdown",[67,139,140],{},"Works offline (desktop version)",[15,142,143],{},[19,144,145],{},"Strengths:",[64,147,148,151,154,157,160,163,166],{},[67,149,150],{},"Completely free for the web calculator",[67,152,153],{},"No account required or sign-up",[67,155,156],{},"Simple, focused interface",[67,158,159],{},"Includes cost tracking",[67,161,162],{},"Desktop version includes wick recommendations",[67,164,165],{},"Built for candle makers specifically",[67,167,168],{},"Mobile-responsive design",[15,170,171],{},[19,172,173],{},"Limitations:",[64,175,176,179,182],{},[67,177,178],{},"Web calculator is basic compared to desktop",[67,180,181],{},"Wick recommendations less detailed than CandleScience",[67,183,184],{},"Limited fragrance oil library",[15,186,187,190],{},[19,188,189],{},"Best For:"," Quick calculations, budget-conscious makers, anyone wanting free without registration",[15,192,193,196],{},[19,194,195],{},"Example Use:"," You have an 8 oz glass container. Enter the height and diameter, select soy wax type, get wax weight needed and fragrance amount for 7-8% load.",[54,198],{},[101,200,202],{"id":201},"_2-candlescience-calculator","2. CandleScience Calculator",[15,204,205,207,208,210,211,213],{},[19,206,109],{}," Free web tool\n",[19,209,113],{}," Web-based\n",[19,212,117],{}," Free",[15,215,216],{},[19,217,123],{},[64,219,220,223,226,229,232,235],{},[67,221,222],{},"Container dimension-to-volume conversion",[67,224,225],{},"Wax weight calculation with multiple wax types",[67,227,228],{},"Fragrance oil percentage recommendations",[67,230,231],{},"Wick size recommendations (extensive)",[67,233,234],{},"Burn time estimates",[67,236,237],{},"Visual wax weight guides",[15,239,240],{},[19,241,145],{},[64,243,244,247,250,253,256,259,262,265],{},[67,245,246],{},"Industry-standard accuracy",[67,248,249],{},"Largest wick recommendation database",[67,251,252],{},"Fragrance percentage guidance (3-9% depending on wax)",[67,254,255],{},"Beautiful, professional interface",[67,257,258],{},"Container library with pre-set dimensions",[67,260,261],{},"Works great on mobile",[67,263,264],{},"Free with no account required",[67,266,267],{},"Extensive educational resources",[15,269,270],{},[19,271,173],{},[64,273,274,277,280,283],{},[67,275,276],{},"No cost calculation",[67,278,279],{},"Wick database can be overwhelming (hundreds of options)",[67,281,282],{},"Doesn't track or save calculations",[67,284,285],{},"Limited to U.S. measurements (oz/lbs)",[15,287,288,290],{},[19,289,189],{}," Accuracy-focused makers, wick selection, professional-quality calculations",[15,292,293,295],{},[19,294,195],{}," You want to use Pillar Wax in a 3x4 inch container. CandleScience suggests 6 ounces of wax and recommends 3-4 specific wick sizes with burn time estimates.",[54,297],{},[101,299,301],{"id":300},"_3-craftybase-candle-tools","3. Craftybase Candle Tools",[15,303,304,306,307,309,310,312],{},[19,305,109],{}," Full software platform with candle features\n",[19,308,113],{}," Cloud-based\n",[19,311,117],{}," $19-50/month ($228-600/year)",[15,314,315],{},[19,316,123],{},[64,318,319,322,325,328,331,334,337,340],{},[67,320,321],{},"Recipe management for candle blends",[67,323,324],{},"Ingredient cost tracking",[67,326,327],{},"Fragrance load percentage calculations",[67,329,330],{},"Production batch tracking",[67,332,333],{},"Inventory management",[67,335,336],{},"Profit analysis per candle",[67,338,339],{},"Shopify integration",[67,341,342],{},"Mobile app access",[15,344,345],{},[19,346,145],{},[64,348,349,352,355,358,361,364,367],{},[67,350,351],{},"Complete business software (not just calculator)",[67,353,354],{},"Cost tracking and profitability analysis",[67,356,357],{},"Cloud sync across devices",[67,359,360],{},"Mobile app for on-the-go reference",[67,362,363],{},"Team collaboration features",[67,365,366],{},"Advanced reporting",[67,368,369],{},"Inventory forecasting",[15,371,372],{},[19,373,173],{},[64,375,376,379,382,385],{},[67,377,378],{},"Requires subscription (expensive for casual makers)",[67,380,381],{},"Overkill if you only need a calculator",[67,383,384],{},"Less specialized for candles than soap",[67,386,387],{},"Interface is cluttered for simple calculations",[15,389,390,392],{},[19,391,189],{}," Growing candle businesses, multi-person teams, makers selling at scale",[15,394,395,398],{},[19,396,397],{},"Price Point:"," Only makes sense if you're doing 200+ candles/month and need business management",[54,400],{},[101,402,404],{"id":403},"_4-candle-calculator-pro-mobile-app","4. Candle Calculator Pro (Mobile App)",[15,406,407,409,410,412,413,415],{},[19,408,109],{}," Mobile application\n",[19,411,113],{}," iOS and Android\n",[19,414,117],{}," $2.99 one-time or $4.99/month",[15,417,418],{},[19,419,123],{},[64,421,422,425,428,431,434,437,440],{},[67,423,424],{},"Wax calculations by container size",[67,426,427],{},"Fragrance load recommendations",[67,429,430],{},"Batch tracking",[67,432,433],{},"Saved recipes",[67,435,436],{},"Cost calculations",[67,438,439],{},"Wick size guides",[67,441,442],{},"Batch history",[15,444,445],{},[19,446,145],{},[64,448,449,452,455,458,461,463,466],{},[67,450,451],{},"Works on phone (convenient for production)",[67,453,454],{},"Saved recipes accessible anytime",[67,456,457],{},"Offline access",[67,459,460],{},"Cost per candle tracking",[67,462,156],{},[67,464,465],{},"Popular with hobbyists",[67,467,468],{},"One-time purchase option ($2.99)",[15,470,471],{},[19,472,173],{},[64,474,475,478,481,484,487,490],{},[67,476,477],{},"Limited to mobile (no web/desktop)",[67,479,480],{},"Smaller wick database than CandleScience",[67,482,483],{},"Basic interface (though functional)",[67,485,486],{},"Less accurate burn time estimates",[67,488,489],{},"Less detailed than professional calculators",[67,491,492],{},"Community smaller than Craftybase",[15,494,495,497],{},[19,496,189],{}," Mobile-first makers, working in the studio, budget-friendly app purchase",[15,499,500,503],{},[19,501,502],{},"Price:"," At $2.99 one-time, it's the cheapest option. Monthly subscription ($4.99) competes poorly with free alternatives.",[54,505],{},[101,507,509],{"id":508},"_5-simple-candle-math-spreadsheet-based","5. Simple Candle Math (Spreadsheet-Based)",[15,511,512,514,515,517,518,520],{},[19,513,109],{}," DIY spreadsheet\n",[19,516,113],{}," Excel / Google Sheets\n",[19,519,117],{}," Free (but requires your time to build)",[15,522,523],{},[19,524,123],{},[64,526,527,530,533,536,539],{},[67,528,529],{},"Custom calculations you define",[67,531,532],{},"Ingredient list tracking",[67,534,535],{},"Cost math",[67,537,538],{},"Batch notes",[67,540,541],{},"Scaling formulas",[15,543,544],{},[19,545,145],{},[64,547,548,551,554,557],{},[67,549,550],{},"Free",[67,552,553],{},"Fully customizable",[67,555,556],{},"Works offline",[67,558,559],{},"No learning curve if you're comfortable with Excel",[15,561,562],{},[19,563,173],{},[64,565,566,569,572,575,578,581,584],{},[67,567,568],{},"Requires building formulas yourself",[67,570,571],{},"No error checking",[67,573,574],{},"Easy to make mistakes",[67,576,577],{},"No wick recommendations",[67,579,580],{},"No fragrance guidance",[67,582,583],{},"Time-consuming to set up",[67,585,586],{},"Scaling is manual",[15,588,589,591],{},[19,590,189],{}," Very budget-conscious makers, spreadsheet experts",[15,593,594,597],{},[19,595,596],{},"Verdict:"," Only do this if you already love spreadsheets. Better alternatives exist for free.",[54,599],{},[10,601,603],{"id":602},"feature-comparison-table","Feature Comparison Table",[605,606,607,631],"table",{},[608,609,610],"thead",{},[611,612,613,617,620,623,625,628],"tr",{},[614,615,616],"th",{},"Feature",[614,618,619],{},"PotionHub",[614,621,622],{},"CandleScience",[614,624,21],{},[614,626,627],{},"Candle Pro",[614,629,630],{},"DIY Sheet",[632,633,634,655,674,691,712,729,746,766,783,800,820],"tbody",{},[611,635,636,642,645,647,650,653],{},[637,638,639],"td",{},[19,640,641],{},"Cost",[637,643,644],{},"Free/Free",[637,646,550],{},[637,648,649],{},"$228+/yr",[637,651,652],{},"$2.99",[637,654,550],{},[611,656,657,662,665,668,670,672],{},[637,658,659],{},[19,660,661],{},"Wax Calculation",[637,663,664],{},"✓",[637,666,667],{},"✓✓",[637,669,664],{},[637,671,664],{},[637,673,664],{},[611,675,676,681,683,685,687,689],{},[637,677,678],{},[19,679,680],{},"Fragrance %",[637,682,664],{},[637,684,667],{},[637,686,664],{},[637,688,664],{},[637,690,664],{},[611,692,693,698,701,704,707,709],{},[637,694,695],{},[19,696,697],{},"Wick Selection",[637,699,700],{},"Basic",[637,702,703],{},"Extensive",[637,705,706],{},"Limited",[637,708,706],{},[637,710,711],{},"✗",[611,713,714,719,721,723,725,727],{},[637,715,716],{},[19,717,718],{},"Cost Tracking",[637,720,664],{},[637,722,711],{},[637,724,667],{},[637,726,664],{},[637,728,664],{},[611,730,731,736,738,740,742,744],{},[637,732,733],{},[19,734,735],{},"Batch History",[637,737,711],{},[637,739,711],{},[637,741,664],{},[637,743,664],{},[637,745,664],{},[611,747,748,753,756,758,761,763],{},[637,749,750],{},[19,751,752],{},"Mobile App",[637,754,755],{},"Responsive web",[637,757,755],{},[637,759,760],{},"✓ App",[637,762,760],{},[637,764,765],{},"Sheets app",[611,767,768,773,775,777,779,781],{},[637,769,770],{},[19,771,772],{},"Offline Access",[637,774,711],{},[637,776,711],{},[637,778,711],{},[637,780,664],{},[637,782,664],{},[611,784,785,790,792,794,796,798],{},[637,786,787],{},[19,788,789],{},"Sign-up Required",[637,791,711],{},[637,793,711],{},[637,795,664],{},[637,797,664],{},[637,799,711],{},[611,801,802,807,810,813,815,817],{},[637,803,804],{},[19,805,806],{},"Learning Curve",[637,808,809],{},"Easy",[637,811,812],{},"Moderate",[637,814,812],{},[637,816,809],{},[637,818,819],{},"Depends",[611,821,822,827,829,831,834,836],{},[637,823,824],{},[19,825,826],{},"Best for Speed",[637,828,664],{},[637,830,667],{},[637,832,833],{},"Slower",[637,835,664],{},[637,837,838],{},"Slow",[54,840],{},[10,842,844],{"id":843},"how-to-choose-your-calculator","How to Choose Your Calculator",[101,846,848],{"id":847},"for-quick-calculations-weekly-use","For Quick Calculations (Weekly Use)",[15,850,851,854],{},[19,852,853],{},"Use:"," CandleScience or PotionHub free calculator",[64,856,857,860,863,866],{},[67,858,859],{},"Open, enter dimensions, get answer",[67,861,862],{},"No accounts or logins needed",[67,864,865],{},"Mobile-friendly",[67,867,868],{},"Fast decision-making",[101,870,872],{"id":871},"for-cost-conscious-makers","For Cost-Conscious Makers",[15,874,875,877],{},[19,876,853],{}," PotionHub free tools",[64,879,880,883,886,889],{},[67,881,882],{},"No subscription ever",[67,884,885],{},"Cost tracking included in desktop app ($75 one-time)",[67,887,888],{},"Good accuracy",[67,890,891],{},"All features needed for hobby makers",[101,893,895],{"id":894},"for-professional-wick-selection","For Professional Wick Selection",[15,897,898,900],{},[19,899,853],{}," CandleScience",[64,902,903,906,909,912],{},[67,904,905],{},"Industry-standard recommendations",[67,907,908],{},"Extensive wick database",[67,910,911],{},"Professional results",[67,913,914],{},"Used by commercial makers",[101,916,918],{"id":917},"for-business-management","For Business Management",[15,920,921,923],{},[19,922,853],{}," Craftybase",[64,925,926,928,931,934,937],{},[67,927,460],{},[67,929,930],{},"Profit analysis",[67,932,933],{},"Inventory tracking",[67,935,936],{},"Shopify sync",[67,938,939],{},"Worth it at 200+ candles/month",[101,941,943],{"id":942},"for-mobile-first-production","For Mobile-First Production",[15,945,946,948],{},[19,947,853],{}," Candle Calculator Pro or PotionHub (responsive)",[64,950,951,954,957],{},[67,952,953],{},"Phone-accessible while making candles",[67,955,956],{},"Easy batch logging",[67,958,959],{},"One-time purchase option for Pro",[54,961],{},[10,963,965],{"id":964},"accuracy-comparison","Accuracy Comparison",[15,967,968],{},"All modern calculators are accurate if you input correct dimensions. Variations come from:",[15,970,971],{},[19,972,973],{},"Container accuracy:",[64,975,976,979],{},[67,977,978],{},"If your 8 oz container isn't exactly 8 oz (common), all calculators will be slightly off",[67,980,981],{},"Measure your containers physically for best results",[15,983,984],{},[19,985,986],{},"Wax type accuracy:",[64,988,989,992,995],{},[67,990,991],{},"Different waxes have different density",[67,993,994],{},"All calculators account for this",[67,996,997],{},"CandleScience has the most wax options",[15,999,1000],{},[19,1001,1002],{},"Fragrance load accuracy:",[64,1004,1005,1008,1011],{},[67,1006,1007],{},"All recommend similar ranges (6-10% for most waxes)",[67,1009,1010],{},"CandleScience provides type-specific guidance",[67,1012,1013],{},"Actual scent throw varies by fragrance and wax type",[15,1015,1016],{},[19,1017,1018],{},"Wick recommendations:",[64,1020,1021,1024,1027],{},[67,1022,1023],{},"CandleScience most comprehensive",[67,1025,1026],{},"Others adequate for most purposes",[67,1028,1029],{},"Wick testing still needed for final product",[54,1031],{},[10,1033,1035],{"id":1034},"real-world-scenarios","Real-World Scenarios",[101,1037,1039],{"id":1038},"scenario-1-quick-calculation-at-market","Scenario 1: Quick Calculation at Market",[15,1041,1042,1045],{},[19,1043,1044],{},"Problem:"," Customer wants a custom size. Calculate on the spot.",[15,1047,1048,1051],{},[19,1049,1050],{},"Solution:"," CandleScience on phone or PotionHub responsive web tool",[64,1053,1054,1057],{},[67,1055,1056],{},"Fast, no sign-up, get answer in 30 seconds",[67,1058,1059],{},"Impress customer with professionalism",[101,1061,1063],{"id":1062},"scenario-2-managing-50-recipes","Scenario 2: Managing 50+ Recipes",[15,1065,1066,1068],{},[19,1067,1044],{}," Track costs, ingredients, and profitability across many recipes.",[15,1070,1071,1073],{},[19,1072,1050],{}," Craftybase or PotionHub desktop",[64,1075,1076,1079,1082],{},[67,1077,1078],{},"Save every recipe with costs",[67,1080,1081],{},"Generate profit reports",[67,1083,1084],{},"Scale recipes easily",[101,1086,1088],{"id":1087},"scenario-3-budget-maker-just-starting","Scenario 3: Budget Maker Just Starting",[15,1090,1091,1093],{},[19,1092,1044],{}," Need a calculator but have no budget.",[15,1095,1096,1098],{},[19,1097,1050],{}," PotionHub free tools or CandleScience",[64,1100,1101,1104,1107],{},[67,1102,1103],{},"Both free, no limitations",[67,1105,1106],{},"Completely functional",[67,1108,1109],{},"Upgrade later if desired",[101,1111,1113],{"id":1112},"scenario-4-wick-testing-new-containers","Scenario 4: Wick Testing New Containers",[15,1115,1116,1118],{},[19,1117,1044],{}," Need accurate wick recommendations for testing.",[15,1120,1121,900],{},[19,1122,1050],{},[64,1124,1125,1128,1131],{},[67,1126,1127],{},"Most extensive database",[67,1129,1130],{},"Professional recommendations",[67,1132,1133],{},"Speeds up wick selection testing",[101,1135,1137],{"id":1136},"scenario-5-growing-candle-business","Scenario 5: Growing Candle Business",[15,1139,1140,1142],{},[19,1141,1044],{}," Tracking costs, inventory, Shopify orders getting complex.",[15,1144,1145,923],{},[19,1146,1050],{},[64,1148,1149,1152,1155,1158],{},[67,1150,1151],{},"Integrates with Shopify",[67,1153,1154],{},"Tracks inventory and costs",[67,1156,1157],{},"Generates profit reports",[67,1159,1160],{},"Justifies subscription cost at volume",[54,1162],{},[10,1164,1166],{"id":1165},"tips-for-accurate-calculations","Tips for Accurate Calculations",[1168,1169,1170,1186,1202,1218,1234],"ol",{},[67,1171,1172,1175],{},[19,1173,1174],{},"Measure your containers accurately",[64,1176,1177,1180,1183],{},[67,1178,1179],{},"Use water to find exact volume",[67,1181,1182],{},"Weigh containers on a scale",[67,1184,1185],{},"Don't trust label claims",[67,1187,1188,1191],{},[19,1189,1190],{},"Know your wax type",[64,1192,1193,1196,1199],{},[67,1194,1195],{},"Different densities matter",[67,1197,1198],{},"Soy, paraffin, blends all differ",[67,1200,1201],{},"CandleScience accounts for this best",[67,1203,1204,1207],{},[19,1205,1206],{},"Test fragrance loads",[64,1208,1209,1212,1215],{},[67,1210,1211],{},"Calculation gives you a starting point",[67,1213,1214],{},"Actual scent throw requires testing",[67,1216,1217],{},"Some fragrances need less oil",[67,1219,1220,1223],{},[19,1221,1222],{},"Document your wick testing",[64,1224,1225,1228,1231],{},[67,1226,1227],{},"Note container size, wax type, wick size",[67,1229,1230],{},"Track burn time and scent throw",[67,1232,1233],{},"Build your own database over time",[67,1235,1236,1239],{},[19,1237,1238],{},"Update costs regularly",[64,1240,1241,1244,1247],{},[67,1242,1243],{},"Ingredient prices change seasonally",[67,1245,1246],{},"Recalculate candle costs quarterly",[67,1248,1249],{},"Watch for bulk buying discounts",[54,1251],{},[10,1253,1255],{"id":1254},"cost-analysis-example","Cost Analysis Example",[15,1257,1258],{},[19,1259,1260],{},"Creating a 12 oz soy candle:",[605,1262,1263,1282],{},[608,1264,1265],{},[611,1266,1267,1270,1273,1276,1279],{},[614,1268,1269],{},"Calculator",[614,1271,1272],{},"Calc Time",[614,1274,1275],{},"Wax Amount",[614,1277,1278],{},"Fragrance",[614,1280,1281],{},"Cost Calculated",[632,1283,1284,1300,1315,1328],{},[611,1285,1286,1288,1291,1294,1297],{},[637,1287,619],{},[637,1289,1290],{},"45 sec",[637,1292,1293],{},"9.4 oz",[637,1295,1296],{},"0.66 oz (7%)",[637,1298,1299],{},"Yes",[611,1301,1302,1304,1307,1309,1312],{},[637,1303,622],{},[637,1305,1306],{},"90 sec",[637,1308,1293],{},[637,1310,1311],{},"0.66 oz",[637,1313,1314],{},"No",[611,1316,1317,1319,1322,1324,1326],{},[637,1318,21],{},[637,1320,1321],{},"2 min",[637,1323,1293],{},[637,1325,1311],{},[637,1327,1299],{},[611,1329,1330,1332,1335,1337,1339],{},[637,1331,627],{},[637,1333,1334],{},"60 sec",[637,1336,1293],{},[637,1338,1311],{},[637,1340,1299],{},[15,1342,1343],{},"All get the same wax/fragrance. Main difference: time and features.",[54,1345],{},[10,1347,1349],{"id":1348},"frequently-asked-questions","Frequently Asked Questions",[101,1351,1353],{"id":1352},"what-percentage-of-fragrance-oil-should-i-use","What percentage of fragrance oil should I use?",[15,1355,1356],{},"Most waxes: 6-8%. Specialty waxes: up to 10%. CandleScience provides type-specific guidance; others suggest standard ranges. Always test.",[101,1358,1360],{"id":1359},"which-calculator-is-most-accurate","Which calculator is most accurate?",[15,1362,1363],{},"All are equally accurate for wax/fragrance calculations if you input correct container dimensions. CandleScience leads on wick recommendations.",[101,1365,1367],{"id":1366},"do-i-need-a-calculator-if-i-use-a-scale","Do I need a calculator if I use a scale?",[15,1369,1370],{},"Yes. A scale measures weight, but you still need to know how much wax fills your container. A calculator translates container size to wax weight.",[101,1372,1374],{"id":1373},"can-calculators-predict-scent-throw","Can calculators predict scent throw?",[15,1376,1377],{},"No. They calculate fragrance load (amount of oil). Actual scent strength requires testing and depends on fragrance type, wax, and wick choice.",[101,1379,1381],{"id":1380},"is-free-always-worse-than-paid","Is free always worse than paid?",[15,1383,1384],{},"No. PotionHub and CandleScience free tools outperform many paid apps. Craftybase is paid because it's full business software, not just a calculator.",[101,1386,1388],{"id":1387},"which-works-offline","Which works offline?",[15,1390,1391],{},"PotionHub desktop app (with candle calculator) and Candle Calculator Pro app. Web-based tools need internet.",[101,1393,1395],{"id":1394},"can-i-save-my-calculations","Can I save my calculations?",[15,1397,1398],{},"PotionHub: Yes (free and paid). CandleScience: No. Craftybase: Yes. Candle Pro: Yes. Spreadsheets: Yes.",[54,1400],{},[10,1402,1404],{"id":1403},"conclusion","Conclusion",[15,1406,1407],{},"The best calculator for you depends on use frequency and business size:",[15,1409,1410,1413],{},[19,1411,1412],{},"Free and Simple:"," PotionHub's free candle calculator or CandleScience for quick calculations with no login needed.",[15,1415,1416,1419],{},[19,1417,1418],{},"Cost Tracking:"," PotionHub desktop app ($75 one-time) if you want to avoid subscriptions, or Craftybase if you're managing 200+ candles monthly.",[15,1421,1422,1425],{},[19,1423,1424],{},"Professional Wick Selection:"," CandleScience's extensive database gives the most confidence in wick choices.",[15,1427,1428,1431],{},[19,1429,1430],{},"Mobile First:"," Candle Calculator Pro app for making calculations while working in your studio.",[15,1433,1434],{},"All of these will improve your candle consistency and profitability compared to manual calculations. Start with the free options,if you need more features, upgrading is always possible.",[15,1436,1437],{},"Need to calculate fragrance oil and wax amounts right now? 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