Calculate Wax Weight for a Rectangular Mold

To calculate how much wax is required for a rectangular candle, simply enter the dimensions below. Squares can also be calculated. Use decimals if needed.

[insert_php]
echo ‘

‘;

//outputs the first box and it’s value
echo ‘
‘;
echo ‘ length (inches)

‘;

$_GET[‘ans_num’]=$_GET[‘fst_num’]*$_GET[‘snd_num’]*$_GET[‘thd_num’]*0.55411*0.91/16;
$_GET[‘ans_numoz’]=$_GET[‘fst_num’]*$_GET[‘snd_num’]*$_GET[‘thd_num’]*0.55411*0.91;
//outputs the second box and it’s value
echo ‘ ‘;
echo ‘ width (inches)

‘;
//outputs the third box and it’s value
echo ‘ ‘;
echo ‘ height (inches)

‘;

//outputs the ans box and it’s value
echo ‘ = ‘;
echo ‘ pounds
‘;
echo ‘ -OR-
‘;
//outputs the ans box and it’s value
echo ‘ = ‘;
echo ‘ ounces
‘;
echo ‘

‘;
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2 comments on “Calculate Wax Weight for a Rectangular Mold
  1. Ibrahim says:

    Hi i am manufacturing candle use for home with semi paraffin wax 67c melting point my problem is when i melt my wax on gas burner I am lossing 15% of wax please help me how i safe my wax

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