What size are chime candles?
One listed beeswax chime is 4 inches tall and 0.5 inch wide, with an estimated 2–2.5 hour burn time. Match its 0.5-inch base to a holder whose maker lists that fit.
| Candle type | Listed size | Listed burn time | Holder fit check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeswax chime, Bee American Candle | 4 in × 0.5 in | About 2–2.5 hours | Use a holder listed for a 0.5 in chime base. |
| Cast-iron chime holder, Labyrinth Trading | Fits 0.5 in chime; holder about 1.25 in high | Not applicable | Seller lists 0.5 in chime fit; still compare your candle base. |
| 6-inch taper, General Wax | Detailed spec: 6 in tall × 7/8 in diameter. The same page also shows 11-1/2 in in one height line. | 2 to 3 hours in the detailed spec | Needs a taper socket sized for its base, not a 1/2 in chime socket. Confirm the current listing height before buying. |
| Tea light, IKEA GLIMMA | 38 mm diameter (about 1.5 in) | 4 hours | Use the metal-cup candle as sold; follow the holder maker’s instructions. |
| Votive, CandleStock | 1.5 in diameter; 1 in or 2 in tall | 10 hours for the 1 in candle; 15 hours for the 2 in candle | Use a votive holder with room for the full candle and melt pool. |
| 7-day glass candle, Atlanta Candles | 8-1/4 in tall × 2-9/16 in wide | Estimated 140 hours | It is sold in a glass container; do not substitute a taper or chime holder. |
Measure the narrow end that enters the holder, not the candle’s widest point. If either listing omits the fit dimension, ask the maker or choose a documented combination. Do not force a candle into a socket.
How do I know if a candle holder is too wide?
- Read both specifications. Record the candle’s base diameter and the holder’s supported candle diameter.
- Match the same units. Convert inches to millimetres only when the listing’s measurement is clear.
- Check the fit information. Do not rely on a loose fit or add paper as a shim.
- Follow the candle safety rules. Use a stable holder and keep a lit candle at least 12 inches from anything that burns.
People report oversized openings in this owner discussion about chime holders. It is anecdotal fit feedback, not a product test.
Source listings
- Bee American Candle: beeswax chime candle specifications.
- Labyrinth Trading: cast-iron chime holder specifications.
- General Wax: 6-inch taper listing.
- IKEA GLIMMA: one tea-light diameter and burn-time listing.
- CandleStock: votive size and burn-time options.
- Atlanta Candles: one 7-day glass candle listing.
- U.S. Fire Administration candle safety covers stable holders, spacing and extinguishing candles.
These are manufacturer or seller specifications, not hands-on measurements or burn tests. Check current listing details for the exact candle and holder.