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This candle wicking chart is meant for a general guide. The only accurate way to determine an appropriate wick selection is by test burning the wick.
| Wick Size | Core | Burn Rate | Wick Length | Paraffin Suggested Applications | Natural Wax Suggested Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44-24-18Z | Zinc | 4.33 | 2.5″ | Small 2 – 3″ Containers & Votives | |
| 51-32-18Z | Zinc | 5.80 | 6″ | 3″ – 3.5″ Containers | |
| 60-44-18Z | Zinc | 6.63 | 6″ | 4″ Containers | |
| 44-36-18C | Cotton | 6.91 | 2.5″ | Small 2 – 3″ Containers & Votives | Votives |
| 51-32-18C | Cotton | 6.68 | 6″ | 3″ – 4″ Containers | 2.5″ – 3″ Container (4″ – use 2 wicks) |
| 60-44-18C | Cotton | 8.13 | 6″ | 4″ – 5″ Containers | 3.5″ Container |
| HTP-13 | Cotton | 3.50 | 1.25″ | Tealite | Tealite |
| HTP-62 | Cotton | 5.40 | 2.5″ | Small 2 – 2.5″ Container & Votive | Votive |
| HTP-73 | Cotton | 6.50 | 6″ | 2.5″ – 3″ Container | 2.5″ – 2.75 Container |
| HTP-83 | Cotton | 7.00 | 6″ | 3″ – 3.5″ Container | 2.5″ – 3″ Container |
| HTP-93 | Cotton | 7.30 | 6″ | 3.5″ Container | 2.75″ – 3″ Container |
| HTP-104 (A4) | Cotton | 7.50 | 6″ | 3.75″ Container | 3.25″ Container |
| HTP-105 (A5) | Cotton | 7.50 | 6″ | 4″ Container | 3.5″ Container |
| HTP-1212 | Cotton | 8.60 | 6″ | 4.5″ Container | 4″ Container |
| HTP-126 | Cotton | 9.60 | 6″ | 4.75″ Container | 4.25″ Container |
| HTP-1312 | Cotton | 6″ | 5″ Container | 4.5″ Container | |
| WI-715 | Flat Braid Cotton | 2.5″ | Small 2 – 3″ Container & Votive | Votives | |
| WI-730 | Flat Braid Cotton | 6″ | 3.0″ – 3.25″ Container | 2.5″ – 2.75″ Container | |
| WI-750 | Flat Braid Cotton | 6″ | 3.5″ Container | 3.0″ – 3.25″ Container | |
| WI-770 | Flat Braid Cotton | 6″ | 4″ Container | 3.5″ Container | |
| WI-777 | Flat Braid Cotton | 6″ | 4.5″ Container | 4″ Container | |
| 9 ply | Cotton | 2.67 | 1/4″ – 1/2″ dia taper | 1/2″ – 5/8″ dia taper | |
| 24 ply | Cotton | 5.73 | 2.5″ – 3″ dia. pillars | 1″ dia pillar | |
| 30 ply | Cotton | 6.29 | 3.5″ dia pillars | 2.0″ dia pillar | |
| 36 ply | Cotton | 7.11 | 4″ dia pillars | 2.5″ dia pillar | |
| 13-342T | Cotton | 3.90 | 1.25″ | Tealite | Tealite |
| Sq. Braid #2 | Cotton | 7.46 | 2″ – 3″ dia pillars | 2″ – 2.5″ pillar | |
| Sq. Braid #3 | Cotton | 8.09 | 3.5″ – 4″ dia pillars | 3.0″ dia pillar | |
| Sq. Braid #4 | Cotton | 8.83 | 4″ – 4.5″ dia pillars | 3.5″ dia pillar | |
| Sq. Braid #6 | Cotton | 10.25 | 5″ – 6″ dia pillars | 4″ dia pillar | |
| Sm. Wick (not primed) | Zinc | 4.33 | Small 2 – 3″ containers & votives | ||
| Med. Wick (not primed | Zinc | 5.80 | 3″ – 4″ containers | ||
| Lge. Wick (not primed) | Zinc | 6.63 | 4″ – 5″ containers |