WICK SIZING

PLEASE NOTE - Wick Sizings are a recommendation only and are based on Paraffin Wax. Burning characteristics may vary depending on Colour, Fragrance, Shape & Size, and Burning Environment. Testing is always recommended.

Cotton Square Braid Wicks
Use for: most Pillar Candles, Dipped Candles (tapers)

WICK SIZE POOL DIAMETER FLAME HEIGHT BURNING SPEED
Grams per Hour
(Ounces per Hour)
5/0 1.7" 1.34" 5.18g (0.18)
4/0 1.7" 1.36" 5.34g (0.19)
3/0 1.77" 1.42" 5.5g (0.19)
2/0 1.85" 1.48" 5.62g (0.20)
1/0 1.88" 1.51" 5.76g (0.20)
#1 1.93" 1.56" 5.91g (0.21)
#2 1.99" 1.64" 6.21g (0.22)
#3 2.15" 1.78" 6.59g (0.23)
#4 2.21" 1.87" 6.98g (0.25)
#5 2.34" 1.96" 7.17g (0.25)
#6 2.44" 2.08" 7.63g (0.27)
#7 2.52" 2.18" 7.98g (0.28)
#8 2.58" 2.32" 8.76g (0.31)
#10 2.62" 2.38" 9.00g (0.38)

Cotton Flat Plait Wicks
Use for: smaller diameter Pillar candles, Dipped Taper candles

WICK SIZE POOL DIAMETER FLAME HEIGHT BURNING SPEED
Grams per Hour
 
(Ounces per Hour)
12 FP 1.69" 0.99" 3.68g (0.13)
15 FP 1.86" 1.3" 4.92g (0.17)
18 FP 1.93" 1.42" 5.4 g (0.19)
24 FP 1.97" 1.49" 5.68g (0.20)
30 FP 2.0" 1.55" 5.96g (0.21)
42 FP 2.11" 1.74" 7.12g (0.26)

LX Coated Wick Assemblies
Use for: the wick of choice for Container candles, Tea-lights, Votives. Also suitable for Pillar candles. Pre-tabbed wick.

WICK SIZE POOL DIAMETER FLAME HEIGHT BURNING SPEED
Grams per Hour 

(Ounces per Hour)
LX8 2.0" 1.1" 3.6g (0.13)
LX10 2.0" 1.1" 4.2g (0.15)
LX12 2.1" 1.2" 5.0g (0.18)
LX14 2.1" 1.3" 5.3g (0.19)
LX16 2.2" 1.4" 5.6g (0.20)
LX18 2.2" 1.5" 5.6g (0.20)

Zinc Core Wicks
Use for: Container Candles, Tea-Lights, Votives, Multi-Wicked Pillar Candles. Provides the most rigidity and coolest flame of all "Cored" wicks.

WICK SIZE POOL DIAMETER FLAME HEIGHT BURNING SPEED
Grams per Hour 

(Ounces per Hour)
34-40 Z 1.46" 0.77" 2.78g (0.10)
36-24-24 Z 1.50" 0.96" 3.14g (0.11)
44-24-18 Z 1.63" 1.13" 4.15g (0.15)
51-32-18 Z 1.77" 1.33" 5.17g (0.18)
60-44-18 Z 1.95" 1.62" 6.58g (0.23)

Paper Core Wicks
Use for: Container candles, Tea-lights, Votives, Pillar Candles where a more rigid wick is needed. Provides a hotter burn than Zinc Core and LX wicks. Made from 100% natural fibers.

WICK SIZE POOL DIAMETER FLAME HEIGHT BURNING SPEED
Grams per Hour 

(Ounces per Hour)
44-24-18 P 1.78" 1.44" 5.44g (0.19)
51-40-18 P 1.92" 1.84" 6.75g (0.24)

HTP Wicks
Use for: tough to burn waxes eg. Vegetable, Gel, Beeswax. Pre-tabbed wick.

WICK SIZE POOL DIAMETER FLAME HEIGHT BURNING SPEED
Grams per Hour
(ounces per hour)
HTP-83 1.73" 1.22" 4.73g (0.17)
HTP-104 2.01" 1.62" 6.00g (0.21)
HTP-126 2.37" 2.12" 7.67g (0.27)

RRD Wicks
Use for: Vegetable, Gel and one-pour waxes. Pre-tabbed wick 

WICK SIZE POOL DIAMETER FLAME HEIGHT BURNING SPEED
Grams per Hour
(ounces per hour)
RRD34 2.0" 1.3" 5.4g (0.19)
RRD55 2.8" 2.1" 8.7g (0.31)

 

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