Candle Wax Cooling Time Estimator

Note: The estimated cooling time is an approximation. Metal containers will heat up and cool down much faster than glass, while silicon molds tend to hold heat longer. Always allow extra time to ensure the core is solid.

What This Calculator Tells You:

This candle cooling time calculator provides an estimate of how long it takes for the wax to solidify. It uses four physics-based inputs:

• Wax Weight (grams): The thermal mass of the candle. Larger candles cool exponentially slower.
• Wax Type: Different waxes have different melting points (Soy ~120°F vs Beeswax ~145°F).
• Container Material:
  • Metal: Conducts heat rapidly (Fastest cooling).
  • Glass: Standard cooling rate.
  • Silicon: Insulates the wax (Slowest cooling).
• Room Temperature (°F): Cold rooms accelerate cooling, while hot rooms slow it down.

Why Container Material Matters:

The "Thermal Conductivity" of your vessel changes everything. If you pour wax into a Metal Tin, the metal sucks the heat out of the wax very quickly. If you pour into a Silicon Mold, the rubber acts like a blanket, keeping the heat inside for longer, which can actually help prevent cracking!