The data in the Wick Charts is from our manufacturer.

The data in these rate charts was recorded while burning 24 standardized test candles for each wick. Measurements were taken for the rate of wax consumption (ROC), the flame height (FH), the wax pool diameter, and the yeild (yards/lb.) of the wick. All of the test candles were pillars made from a 140F degree Fahrenheit melt point paraffin wax.

All candles were burned for two hours to establish representative samples with sufficient data points for the information in the charts.

Flame Height: is the height of the flame from the base of the flame at the wax pool surface to the highest visible point of the flame.

Rate of Consumption (ROC): is the amount of wax consumed over a fixed period of time. The value is computed by weighing the initial mass of a given candle system, burning the candle system, re-weighing the remaining mass and dividing the difference in mass by the precise burn time. Measured in grams per hour (g/hr.) and ounces per hour (oz/hr.)

Wax Pool Diameter: is measured at the same time as flame height while the canlde is burning and the pool is still liquid.

Yield:  values are determined using a specified weight to achieve reproducible and uniform tension during the measurement process. (Measured in yards per pound).

Disclaimer:  The rate charts provided are meant to serve only as a guide for our customers to assist them in wick selection. Many variables exist in candle wax types, additives and formulations for individual candle systems. Final wick selection should always be confirmed through the customer's own testing process to determine if a particular wick is the correct choice for a particular candle system.

Canwax is not responsible for selections made by the customer using any of the reference material contained on this website.

For optimal burn performance in specific candle systems, we strongly recommend that customers conduct exhaustive burn tests in their own environment and considere retaining samples for future internal reference.