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Wax Melt Pool Calculator

Estimate candle melt pool time and hot throw by container diameter, wax type, and wick size.

Inputs

in
%

Percentage of fragrance oil by weight

Results

Full Melt Pool Time

1.3 hr

Expected Hot Throw

Good

Recommended Wick

ECO-6

Melt Pool Depth0.30 in
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Tips

1
A full melt pool should reach the container edges within 2-3 hours. If not, wick up.
2
Soy wax has a lower melt point, giving a wider melt pool but sometimes weaker throw.

Open formula

Melt Pool Time = f(Diameter, Wax Type, Wick Series)
Throw Rating = f(Fragrance Load, Wax Type, Melt Pool Coverage)

Estimates time to achieve full melt pool based on container geometry and wick-wax pairing. Hot throw is rated based on fragrance load and melt pool coverage.

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