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Candle Profit Margin

Calculate profit margin per candle from retail price and total material, labor, and packaging costs. Free candle business calculator for makers and.

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Retail Price, Wax Cost, Fragrance Cost, Jar/Wick Cost
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Candle Profit Margin
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Updated: July 2026

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Pricing based on materials only, ignoring labor

At even minimum wage, 15-20 minutes of labor per candle adds $3-5 to cost. Ignoring labor leads to underpricing and eventual burnout. Track and price your time at a living wage minimum.

Not accounting for marketplace fees and shipping

Etsy takes 6.5%+ per sale, Amazon 15%, Faire 25% on wholesale. Shipping materials add $2-5 per order. Include platform fees in your cost model or you'll lose money on every sale.

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This page shows the available inputs, calculation steps, and recorded method or source notes for Candle Profit Margin. Source coverage varies by tool; independently confirm consequential results.

This page shows the available inputs, calculation steps, and recorded method or source notes for Candle Profit Margin. Source coverage varies by tool; independently confirm consequential results.

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About Candle Profit Margin

Calculate per-unit profit margin for handmade candles by accounting for wax, fragrance oil, wick, vessel, label, packaging, and labor costs. Essential for pricing candles profitably whether selling at markets, online, or wholesale to retailers.