What should my candles cost?

Candle Pricing Calculator

In the example data, a $6 travel tin loses $0.94 on every sale once 8 minutes of work at $20/hour and Etsy fees are counted. It needs at least $10.53. The 8oz amber jar at $24 is healthy, and the wood wick candle at $20 is just under target.

Enter your supplies once with their pack prices, list what each candle uses, and add your minutes of work. The calculator does the rest, so you can price a new scent or vessel in a minute.

What's inside

• Settings: Hourly wage, overhead, target margin, fees
• Materials: Wax, fragrance, wicks, jars, tins and labels with unit costs
• Recipes: What each candle uses
• Pricing: Full cost breakdown, minimum price, wholesale and retail, price verdict

Works with

Google Sheets (free) and Microsoft Excel 2016 or later / Microsoft 365, on Mac, Windows, iPad and Chromebook.