? mold volume

[jkevin]

I made a wood mold 18x2.75x3.5 and when I do the calc. it comes up 69.3 oz. equaling 4.3 lbs. but when I run it thru soap calc. as 100% olive oil it states 6.5 lbs so my question is which number will fill the mold. I have had this issue with all my molds I have made

 

[lsg]

The formula just figures the oil. I don't think it accounts for the water, lye and additives.

 

[Dennis]

I have had this issue with all my molds I have made

If you used 0.4 for your calculation, that is just oil. The soapcalc number will fill the mold.
Just curious, but if you've had this issue with all your other molds, how did it work out for you then?

 

[jkevin]

always made a little xtra like if the mold says 1.5 lbs. I calculated for 2. not a big deal was just wondering if I was doing it right