Grumpy Girl Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I'm trying to figure out a new jar. Using the calculator, I figured out that my total wax weight would be 15.50oz in these new jars, but what I can't remember for the life of me is how to calculate the amount of FO @ 1.5oz per pound. Can someone help me, I'm math challenged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I'm trying to figure out a new jar. Using the calculator, I figured out that my total wax weight would be 15.50oz in these new jars, but what I can't remember for the life of me is how to calculate the amount of FO @ 1.5oz per pound. Can someone help me, I'm math challenged.15.50 / 16 = 0.96875 (the number of lbs in the jar)1.5 x 0.96875 = 1.45 oz FOHowever that might not quite fit in the jar once you add FO to the wax. It's easier to say you want a 9% FO load and then calculate it this way:9% FO = .09 x 15.5 = 1.4 oz91% wax = .91 x 15.5 = 14.1 ozTotal weight = 15.5 oz (100%) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Thanks Top. I got the first part of the calculation but couldn't remember the second part. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Thanks Top. I got the first part of the calculation but couldn't remember the second part. I appreciate it.I edited my post to add the part about the percentage calculation, so I just want to make sure you see it. I think it might be a better approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Sure would be hard to measure 1.45 oz unless you have a very good scale. With 15 1/2 oz for the jar, measuring by the pound would be much simpler. I mean, 1/2 oz is about a quarter of a votive. IMO, worrying about that tiny amount isn't worth all the calculations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Sure would be hard to measure 1.45 oz unless you have a very good scale. With 15 1/2 oz for the jar, measuring by the pound would be much simpler. I mean, 1/2 oz is about a quarter of a votive. IMO, worrying about that tiny amount isn't worth all the calculations...You haven't got a gram scale yet? Tsk, tsk. I can't make single test candles without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 You haven't got a gram scale yet? Tsk, tsk. I can't make single test candles without one.Yup, I sure do. But between doing the conversion from oz to gram for the amounts, doing all the calculations, then measuring.... I believe in simplicity. Round it off and waste a tablespoon of wax one time....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 leftover wax make cool leftover candles too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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