diff --git a/data/json/items/tool/lighting.json b/data/json/items/tool/lighting.json
index 1a66356e26cd5..fb081179cd175 100644
--- a/data/json/items/tool/lighting.json
+++ b/data/json/items/tool/lighting.json
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
     "type": "TOOL",
     "name": { "str": "candle" },
     "description": "This is a thick candle.  It doesn't provide very much light, but it can burn for quite a long time.  You'll need a lighter or matches to light it.",
-    "weight": "100 g",
+    "weight": "225 g",
     "volume": "250 ml",
     "price": 100,
     "to_hit": -2,
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
     "type": "TOOL",
     "name": { "str": "candle", "str_pl": "candles" },
     "description": "This is a thick candle.  It doesn't provide very much light, but it can burn for quite a long time.  This candle is lit.",
-    "weight": "100 g",
+    "weight": "225 g",
     "volume": "250 ml",
     "price": 0,
     "to_hit": -2,