Convert candela (international) to candle (pentane)

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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 (Pentane)

The pentane candle was a historical unit of luminous intensity defined by the light produced by burning pentane in a standard lamp. It was approximately equal to 1 international candela and served as a reference standard in early photometry before the adoption of the SI candela.

Candela (International) to Candle (Pentane) conversion table

Candela (International)	Candle (Pentane)	Candle (Pentane)	Candela (International)
1	1	1	1
2	2	2	2
3	3	3	3
5	5	5	5
10	10	10	10
20	20	20	20
25	25	25	25
50	50	50	50
100	100	100	100
250	250	250	250
500	500	500	500
1000	1000	1000	1000

How to convert Candela (International) to Candle (Pentane)

1 cd = 1 cp. To convert any value, multiply it by 1. For example, 25 cd = 25 cp.

Frequently asked questions

How many cp are there in one cd?: One cd is equal to 1 cp.
How do you convert Candela (International) to Candle (Pentane)?: Multiply the value in Candela (International) by 1 to get the result in Candle (Pentane).
How much is 25 cd in cp?: 25 cd is equal to 25 cp.
How do you convert Candle (Pentane) back to Candela (International)?: Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Candle (Pentane) by 1 to get Candela (International).