Great starting question — this is the foundation everything else builds on. Cost per candle = materials + packaging + share of consumables Here's the worksheet. Grab your last supply receipts and fill in the blanks: 1. Wax * Bag price ÷ grams in bag = cost per gram * × grams of wax per 200ml jar (usually ~150–160g wax for a 200ml jar) * = wax cost per candle 2. Fragrance oil * Bottle price ÷ ml in bottle = cost per ml * × ml used per candle (typically 6–10% of wax weight) * = scent cost per candle 3. Jar + lid * Price per jar (check if lid is separate) 4. Wick * Pack price ÷ number of wicks = cost per wick 5. Label/sticker * Price per label (if printed in bulk, total cost ÷ sheet count) 6. Consumables share (glue dots, tape, wick stickers, cleaning alcohol) * Take one bag of consumables ÷ how many candles it lasted for = tiny cost per candle (often just a few cents/pence — don't skip it, it adds up over a year) Add it all up = your true unit cost. Worked example (numbers only — swap in yours): * Wax: £8/kg → £0.008/g × 155g = £1.24 * Scent: £12/500ml → £0.024/ml × 12ml = £0.29 * Jar+lid: £1.10 * Wick: £3/25 = £0.12 * Label: £0.08 * Consumables: £0.05 * Total unit cost: £2.88 This is your cost — not your price. It doesn't include your time or fees yet, which is why so many candle makers accidentally sell at a loss. What's your country and currency? I'll tailor the rest to that. Next step, or type a menu number?