Wax Weight Calculator

Wax Weight Calculator

ContextWax TypeWeight (per unit)Common Use CasesEstimation Notes
Candle MakingParaffin Wax1 lb (16 oz)Jar candles, pillar candles, votive candles1 lb yields approximately 20 oz volume
Candle MakingSoy Wax1 lb (16 oz)Container candles, tealight candles1 lb yields approximately 18 oz volume
Candle MakingBeeswax1 lb (16 oz)Pillar candles, taper candles, beeswax sheets1 lb yields approximately 16 oz volume
Hair RemovalSoft Wax14 ozLeg waxing, arm waxing, larger body areas1 tin typically used per waxing session
Hair RemovalHard Wax14 ozBikini waxing, facial waxing, sensitive areas1 tin can cover multiple sessions
Surfboard WaxBasecoat Wax85 g (3 oz)Initial layer for surfboards1 bar for the entire board
Surfboard WaxTopcoat Wax85 g (3 oz)Layer applied over basecoat1 bar can last several sessions
Furniture CareBeeswax Furniture Polish1 lb (16 oz)Polishing wooden furniture, restoring shine1 lb covers multiple pieces of furniture
Leather CareBeeswax Leather Wax100 g (3.5 oz)Conditioning and waterproofing leather goods100 g sufficient for multiple applications
Sealing (Crafts)Sealing Wax Sticks0.5 oz per stickSealing envelopes, decorative seals1 stick for 5-10 seals depending on size

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