This candle wax reference table shows the wax needed for a range of container volume values, assuming a number of containers of 1, a fill level of 9% and a wax density of 0.9 g/ml. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Candle Wax Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Container volume | Wax needed |
|---|---|
| 75 ml | 60.8 |
| 150 ml | 121.5 |
| 230 ml | 186.3 |
| 300 ml | 243.0 |
| 450 ml | 364.5 |
| 600 ml | 486.0 |
| 900 ml | 729.0 |
| 1,500 ml | 1,215.0 |
| 2,100 ml | 1,701.0 |
| 3,000 ml | 2,430.0 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your container volume and read across to the wax needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Candle Wax Calculator for a precise answer.
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