Convert candela (international) to candle (german)

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Candela (International)

The candela (cd) is the SI base unit of luminous intensity. It is defined as the luminous intensity of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540×10¹² hertz with a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per steradian. One international candle equals one candela. 


Candle (German)

The German candle (Hefnerkerze variant) was a historical unit of luminous intensity used in Germany. It was approximately equal to 0.95 international candelas. It was based on standard flame lamps and was used in German photometric standards before the adoption of the international candela. 


Candela (International) to Candle (German) conversion table
Candela (International)Candle (German)Candle (German)Candela (International)
10.9511.05263
21.922.10526
32.8533.15789
54.7555.26316
109.51010.5263
20192021.0526
2523.752526.3158
5047.55052.6316
10095100105.263
250237.5250263.158
500475500526.316
100095010001052.63
How to convert Candela (International) to Candle (German)

1 cd = 0.95 c (German). To convert any value, multiply it by 0.95. For example, 25 cd = 23.75 c (German).

Frequently asked questions
How many c (German) are there in one cd?
One cd is equal to 0.95 c (German).
How do you convert Candela (International) to Candle (German)?
Multiply the value in Candela (International) by 0.95 to get the result in Candle (German).
How much is 25 cd in c (German)?
25 cd is equal to 23.75 c (German).
How do you convert Candle (German) back to Candela (International)?
Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Candle (German) by 1.05263 to get Candela (International).

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