Convert candela (international) to candle (uk)

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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 (UK)

The UK candle was a historical unit of luminous intensity used in Great Britain. It was approximately equal to 0.96 international candelas. It was defined using a specific standard spermaceti wax candle burning at a specified rate and was used in British photometric standards.

Candela (International) to Candle (UK) conversion table

Candela (International)	Candle (UK)	Candle (UK)	Candela (International)
1	0.96	1	1.04167
2	1.92	2	2.08333
3	2.88	3	3.125
5	4.8	5	5.20833
10	9.6	10	10.4167
20	19.2	20	20.8333
25	24	25	26.0417
50	48	50	52.0833
100	96	100	104.167
250	240	250	260.417
500	480	500	520.833
1000	960	1000	1041.67

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

1 cd = 0.96 c (UK). To convert any value, multiply it by 0.96. For example, 25 cd = 24 c (UK).

Frequently asked questions

How many c (UK) are there in one cd?: One cd is equal to 0.96 c (UK).
How do you convert Candela (International) to Candle (UK)?: Multiply the value in Candela (International) by 0.96 to get the result in Candle (UK).
How much is 25 cd in c (UK)?: 25 cd is equal to 24 c (UK).
How do you convert Candle (UK) back to Candela (International)?: Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Candle (UK) by 1.04167 to get Candela (International).