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)
4/0 1.9" 1.3" 5.6g (0.20)
3/0 2.0" 1.4" 6.2g (0.22)
2/0 2.0" 1.5" 5.9g (0.21)
1/0 2.2" 1.8" 7.0g (0.25)
#1 2.4" 1.7" 7.3g (0.26)
#2 2.4" 1.8" 7.3g (0.26)
#3 2.4" 1.9" 8.1g (0.29)
#4 2.4" 2.4" 8.7g (0.31)
#5 2.2" 2.8" 9.8g (0.35)
#6 2.2" 2.8" 10.1g (0.36)
#7 3.4" 3.2" 12.0g (0.43)
#8 2.2" 3.1" 10.9g (0.39)
#10 1.9" 3.5" 12.6g (0.45)

LX Coated Wick Assemblies (wick tab attached)
Use for: the wick of choice for Container candles, Tea-lights, Votives. Also suitable for Pillar candles.

WICK SIZE POOL DIAMETER FLAME HEIGHT BURNING SPEED
Grams per Hour 

(Ounces per Hour)
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)

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)
44-24-18 Z 2.0" 1.0" 4.2g (0.15)
60-44-18 Z 2.3" 1.7" 6.4g (0.23)

 

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