Ritual Candle Calculator
Estimate candle burn time by type, dimensions, and wax for ritual and ceremonial use. Covers tapers, pillars, and votives.
Inputs
Form factor drives burn time more than anything else
Measure at the widest point
Usable height - exclude any holder spike
Beeswax burns slowest and hottest; paraffin fastest
How many you are planning or pricing
Results
Burn Time (per candle)
18.5 hr
Wax Weight (per candle)
74 g
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Start FreeRitual Candle Burn Time Estimator
Artysan by Irora Labs
July 16, 2026
Inputs
| Candle Type | taper |
| Diameter | 1 in |
| Height | 6 in |
| Wax Type | beeswax |
| Number of Candles | 1 |
Results
| Burn Time (per candle) | 18.5 hr |
| Wax Weight (per candle) | 74 g |
Created with Artysan. artisan.iroralabs.com/craft-calculators/candle-ritual
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Calculates wax volume from candle dimensions, converts to weight using wax density, and divides by burn rate (g/hr) for the wax type.
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