How many bars of soap will one pound of base make?
The number of bars per pound of soap base depends on the capacity of your molds. To determine how many bars of soap you’ll get per pound of soap, multiply the number of pounds of base by 16 to find the total number of ounces. Then divide the result by the capacity [in ounces] of the soap mold you’re using. Example: Two pounds of soap multiplied by 16 = 32 ounces. 32 divided by 4 (capacity in ounces of one mold) = 8 bars. Two pounds of soap base will yield eight 4-ounce bars. (Four bars per pound) Remember to cover your soap during the melting process to limit loss through evaporation.
