Chandler: Candle Calculator

Calculate candle formulas, scale batches, track cure times and burn tests, and understand your true costs - all in one focused workspace for candle makers.

Chandler helps candle makers move from an idea to a finished batch with clearer calculations, organized records, and reliable production tools.

CALCULATE WITH CONFIDENCE

Calculate wax, fragrance, fill weight, and batch requirements without rebuilding formulas by hand.

• Calculate wax and fragrance amounts • Work with different vessels and fill weights • Scale a tested formula into a larger production batch • Keep measurements and calculations consistent

BUILD REPEATABLE RECIPES

Save the formulas that work and keep the details you need for future pours.

• Save and organize candle recipes • Store frequently used jars and vessels • Review formula and batch information • Create professional recipe and batch records

TRACK YOUR PROCESS

Follow each candle from pouring through curing and testing.

• Create cure timers for active batches • Record structured burn tests • Capture melt-pool, flame, wick, vessel, and performance observations • Keep testing information connected to your making process

UNDERSTAND YOUR COSTS

See what each batch and sellable candle actually costs to produce.

• Add wax, fragrance, vessel, wick, packaging, and other material costs • Include shared batch overhead • Calculate cost of goods sold per sellable unit • View wholesale and retail pricing references • Export business records for further review

FREE TO START

The Chandler formula calculator is available for free. Free users can also save up to three recipes and three jars.

Chandler Pro is available as a one-time purchase and unlocks:

• Unlimited saved recipes • Unlimited saved jars • Business and costing tools • Burn Tests • Cure Timers • PDF reports • CSV exports

No Chandler account is required.

Chandler is designed for independent candle makers, growing brands, hobbyists, and anyone who wants a clearer and more organized candle-making workflow.