Updated August 10, 2026
Cost per burn hour, and why it is the only candle number worth comparing
Sticker price tells you almost nothing about what a candle costs to use. Here is the arithmetic that does.
Updated August 10, 2026
Soy, paraffin, and coconut wax: what actually changes
Wax type affects burn time, scent throw, and price. Most of what gets said about it online is marketing.
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How to make a candle last longer
Five habits that add hours to a candle, and the first burn that decides how the whole thing behaves.
Work it out for your own candles
The cost per hour calculator compares two candles on price, size, and burn time, and tells you which one is actually cheaper to use.