Estimated Burn Time
47.7 hr
3.5h Sessions
13.6
Melt Pool
2.6 hr
Higher fragrance loads usually shorten burn time and increase soot risk if the wick is oversized.
Projected Burn Time
47.7
hours total
Burn Rate
0.19 oz/hr
Sessions
13.6
Melt Pool Time
2.6 hr
Hot Throw Score
83/100
Style
Balanced
Soot Risk
Moderate
Recommended wick: Medium
You selected Medium. Diameter and fragrance load are the biggest drivers of uneven burns and soot.
Trim wick to 1/4 inch before each burn to keep the flame controlled.
On first burn, allow enough time to reach a full melt pool to prevent tunneling.
Soy Wax at 8% fragrance performs best with steady 3 to 4 hour burn sessions.
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This is a typical range for a balanced 3-inch soy container candle with a normal fragrance load and an appropriately sized wick.
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Beeswax burns slower than soy or paraffin, and the low fragrance load helps extend total hours despite the smaller fill.
A practical estimate starts with the wax weight and an average burn rate for the wax and wick combination. Larger wicks and heavier fragrance loads usually burn faster, while beeswax and smaller wicks tend to burn slower.
The biggest variables are total wax fill, wick size, container diameter, wax type, and fragrance load. Wick choice usually shifts performance more than a small change in fragrance percentage.
Most candle makers recommend burning for one hour per inch of container diameter. A 3-inch jar should burn about 3 hours per session to achieve a full melt pool without overheating the glass or drowning the wick.
Yes, higher fragrance loads slightly reduce burn time because fragrance oils burn faster than plain wax. A jump from 6% to 10% fragrance load can shorten total hours by roughly 5% to 10% depending on the oil.
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2026
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