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... Candle (international) = ... Candle (pentane)
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Candle (international) to Candle (pentane) Converter
Use this page to convert candle (international) values into candle (pentane), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 c = 1 pentane candle
1 pentane candle = 1 c
Example: 1 c = 1 pentane candle
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Candle (international)
Candle (international) is the base unit used by this converter.
History: The international candle preceded the modern candela as a practical luminous intensity reference.
Current use: Used mainly for historical photometry and conversion-table compatibility.
Also written as c.
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.
Candle (international) to Candle (pentane) table
| Candle (international) [c] | Candle (pentane) [pentane candle] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 c | 0.01 pentane candle |
| 0.1 c | 0.1 pentane candle |
| 1 c | 1 pentane candle |
| 2 c | 2 pentane candle |
| 5 c | 5 pentane candle |
| 10 c | 10 pentane candle |
| 20 c | 20 pentane candle |
| 50 c | 50 pentane candle |
| 100 c | 100 pentane candle |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candle (pentane) (pentane candle) are in one Candle (international) (c)?
One Candle (international) equals 1 Candle (pentane).
How do you convert Candle (international) to Candle (pentane)?
Multiply the Candle (international) value by 1 to get the result in Candle (pentane).
How do you convert Candle (pentane) back to Candle (international)?
Multiply the Candle (pentane) value by 1 to get back to Candle (international).
What is 1 Candle (international) in Candle (pentane)?
1 Candle (international) equals 1 Candle (pentane).