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Bougie decimal to Candle (pentane) Converter
Use this page to convert bougie decimal values into candle (pentane), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 bougie decimal = 1 pentane candle
1 pentane candle = 1 bougie decimal
Example: 1 bougie decimal = 1 pentane candle
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Bougie decimal
One bougie decimal is equal to one international candle.
History: Bougie decimal appears in older European lighting standards.
Current use: Used for legacy photometry and historical unit conversion.
Also written as bougie decimal.
Candle (pentane)
One pentane candle is equal to one international candle.
History: Pentane lamps were used as luminous intensity standards before modern electric and SI definitions.
Current use: Used mainly for historical lighting and photometry references.
Also written as pentane candle.
Bougie decimal to Candle (pentane) table
| Bougie decimal [bougie decimal] | Candle (pentane) [pentane candle] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 bougie decimal | 0.01 pentane candle |
| 0.1 bougie decimal | 0.1 pentane candle |
| 1 bougie decimal | 1 pentane candle |
| 2 bougie decimal | 2 pentane candle |
| 5 bougie decimal | 5 pentane candle |
| 10 bougie decimal | 10 pentane candle |
| 20 bougie decimal | 20 pentane candle |
| 50 bougie decimal | 50 pentane candle |
| 100 bougie decimal | 100 pentane candle |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candle (pentane) (pentane candle) are in one Bougie decimal (bougie decimal)?
One Bougie decimal equals 1 Candle (pentane).
How do you convert Bougie decimal to Candle (pentane)?
Multiply the Bougie decimal value by 1 to get the result in Candle (pentane).
How do you convert Candle (pentane) back to Bougie decimal?
Multiply the Candle (pentane) value by 1 to get back to Bougie decimal.
What is 1 Bougie decimal in Candle (pentane)?
1 Bougie decimal equals 1 Candle (pentane).