Fragrance Load Calculator
Calculate exactly how much fragrance oil to add to your candles. Get precise measurements based on wax type, container size, and your desired fragrance load.
Wax Type
Max fragrance load for Soy (464): 12% · Recommended: 10%
Container Size
Fragrance Load
%
Batch Size & Cost
Per Candle
Wax6.00 oz
Fragrance oil0.36 oz
In grams10.21 g
In ml10.65 ml
Total fill weight6.36 oz
FO cost per candle$0.20
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Create Free AccountHow to Calculate Fragrance Load for Candles
Fragrance load is the percentage of fragrance oil relative to the weight of your wax. Getting it right is crucial — too little and your candle won't have scent throw, too much and you risk sweating, poor burning, and wasted fragrance oil.
The Formula
Fragrance Oil (oz) = Wax Weight (oz) × (Fragrance % ÷ 100)
For example, 6 oz of wax at 10% fragrance load = 6 × 0.10 = 0.6 oz of fragrance oil.
Recommended Fragrance Loads by Wax Type
- Soy Wax (464): 8-12% — Most popular container wax. 10% is the sweet spot for strong scent throw.
- Coconut Soy Blend: 8-12% — Great hot and cold throw. Start at 10%.
- Paraffin: 8-12% — Holds fragrance well. Can push to 12% for strong scents.
- Beeswax: 3-6% — Natural wax that doesn't hold as much fragrance. Keep it subtle.
- Coconut Wax: 6-10% — Premium wax with excellent scent throw even at lower loads.
Tips for Better Scent Throw
- Add fragrance at the right temperature — Usually 185°F for soy. Check your wax manufacturer's guidelines.
- Stir for 2 full minutes — Proper mixing is key to binding fragrance to wax.
- Let candles cure — Soy candles need 1-2 weeks to develop full scent throw.
- Test different percentages — Start at the recommended load and adjust up/down by 1% at a time.