Luminous Intensity Converter
Convert luminous intensity units including candle (international), candle (German), candle (UK), decimal candle, candle (pentane) and many more luminous intensity units instantly and accurately.
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About Luminous Intensity Units
Free online luminous intensity converter - converts between 10 units of luminous intensity, including candle (international) [c], candle (German) [c (German)], candle (UK) [c (UK)], decimal candle, etc. Also, explore many other unit converters or learn more about luminous intensity unit conversions. Different unit systems are used worldwide, including the Metric System (SI) and the Imperial / US Customary System.
Metric System (SI)
The metric system is the most widely adopted international measurement standard. The base unit is the candle (international).
Imperial System (US)
The imperial system is commonly used in the United States and specialized international industries including aviation and maritime navigation.
Common Luminous Intensity Units
Here are some of the most common luminous intensity units and their abbreviations.
| Unit | Symbol | Type | In Candle (international) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle (international) | c | Metric (base) | 1 c |
| Candle (German) | c (German) | Standard | 1.052632 c |
| Candle (UK) | c (UK) | Standard | 1.041667 c |
| Decimal candle | — | Standard | 1 c |
| Candle (pentane) | — | Standard | 1 c |
| Pentane candle (10 candle power) | — | Standard | 10 c |
| Hefner candle | — | Standard | 0.9 c |
| Carcel unit | — | Standard | 9.61 c |
| Bougie decimal | — | Standard | 1 c |
| Lumen/steradian | lm/sr | Standard | 1 c |
Common Conversion Formulas
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