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Candle Wax Table: Wax needed by Container volume

Reference table of wax needed for Candle Wax across a range of container volume values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Chef Meera Pillai, Professional Chef · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

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 volumeWax needed
75 ml60.8
150 ml121.5
230 ml186.3
300 ml243.0
450 ml364.5
600 ml486.0
900 ml729.0
1,500 ml1,215.0
2,100 ml1,701.0
3,000 ml2,430.0

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.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Candle Wax Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Candle Wax Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common container volume values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Candle Wax Calculator.

Chef Meera Pillai · Professional Chef

Meera Pillai is a professional chef and recipe developer who specialises in baker percentages, scaling recipes and precise kitchen conversions.