Convert candle (pentane) to candela (international)

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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)

The candela (cd) is the SI base unit of luminous intensity. It is dem define am 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) to Candela (International) conversion table
Candle (Pentane)Candela (International)Candela (International)Candle (Pentane)
1111
2222
3333
5555
10101010
20202020
25252525
50505050
100100100100
250250250250
500500500500
1000100010001000
How to convert Candle (Pentane) to Candela (International)

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

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

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