Candle Burn Time Calculator
Estimate how long your candle will last based on its weight and burn rate to get the most out of your candles.
Estimated Burn Time
Candle burn time depends on the weight of wax and the rate at which it burns.
Burn Time (hours) = Candle Weight / Burn Rate
Typical burn rates by candle type:
- Soy wax: 5–7 grams/hour (slower, cleaner burn)
- Paraffin wax: 7–9 grams/hour (standard candles)
- Beeswax: 4–6 grams/hour (slowest burn)
- Coconut wax: 5–7 grams/hour
Average burn times by size:
- Tealight (0.5 oz / 14g): 2–4 hours
- Votive (2 oz / 57g): 8–15 hours
- Small jar (4 oz / 113g): 15–25 hours
- Medium jar (8 oz / 227g): 30–50 hours
- Large jar (16 oz / 454g): 60–100 hours
- 3-wick (22 oz / 624g): 40–60 hours (burns faster)
Tips for longer burn time:
- Trim wick to 1/4" before each lighting
- Burn for at least 1 hour per inch of diameter on the first burn
- Keep away from drafts
- Burn for no more than 4 hours at a time