How to Calculate Soap Batch Measurements: 3 Proven Methods for Soap Makers
Figuring out how much soap batter you need for your mold used to stress me OUT. I'd either make way too much and have leftover batter or not enough to fill to the exact point I want and end up with some half-filled molds. 😂😂😂 When you're planning soap batches, calculating the right amounts of oils, lye, and water is essential for proper saponification. Whether you're using a standard rectangular mold or some weird-shaped thing you found at a craft store, accurate measurements matter. In this guide, I'll walk you through three proven methods I actually use to calculate how much batter your mold needs: Method 1: Measure your rectangular or square mold by its dimensions Method 2: Use water displacement for odd-shaped molds Method 3: Work backwards from the number of soap bars you want Method 1: Measure a Rectangular or Square Mold by Dimensions This is the method most people often use because there are alot of rectangular/square molds available. If y...