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Wick Metrics Free Candle Cost Calculator

Calculate your candle costs and profit margins instantly.

Candle Details

Start here - these values determine how much wax and fragrance oil you need per candle.

Enter total fill weight (wax + fragrance oil)

Percentage of total fill weight (0-100%)

Enter 0 for wickless products

Wax needed: 7.36 oz | FO needed: 0.64 oz

Materials

Wax

The full amount you paid for this weight (not the price per pound)

Cost per oz: $0.0000 | Cost per candle: $0.00

Vessels

Cost per vessel: $0.00

Wicks

Cost per wick: $0.00 | Cost per candle: $0.00

Fragrance Oil

Cost per oz: $0.0000 | Cost per candle: $0.00

Lids

Cost per lid: $0.00

Labels

Cost per label: $0.00
Total materials cost per candle: $0.00

Packaging Costs

This includes boxes, warning labels, tissue, stickers, etc.

Cost per unit: $0.00
Total packaging cost per candle: $0.00

Shipping Costs

If you don't charge shipping and need to include that cost and/or additional boxes or packing filler.

Cost per unit: $0.00
Total shipping cost per candle: $0.00

Additional Costs

For labor, overhead, time, misc. expenses, private label, etc. Enter any amount—there is no cap.

$0.00

Your Pricing

Suggested price is at least 2x your cost

Suggested price is at least 4x your cost

Your Results

Cost Per Candle
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Wholesale Profit
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Retail Profit
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* Profit calculations do not include advertising costs, platform fees (Etsy, Shopify, etc.), payment processing fees, or taxes.