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Candle (pentane) to Bougie decimal Converter
Use this page to convert candle (pentane) values into bougie decimal, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pentane candle = 1 bougie decimal
1 bougie decimal = 1 pentane candle
Example: 1 pentane candle = 1 bougie decimal
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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
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) to Bougie decimal table
| Candle (pentane) [pentane candle] | Bougie decimal [bougie decimal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pentane candle | 0.01 bougie decimal |
| 0.1 pentane candle | 0.1 bougie decimal |
| 1 pentane candle | 1 bougie decimal |
| 2 pentane candle | 2 bougie decimal |
| 5 pentane candle | 5 bougie decimal |
| 10 pentane candle | 10 bougie decimal |
| 20 pentane candle | 20 bougie decimal |
| 50 pentane candle | 50 bougie decimal |
| 100 pentane candle | 100 bougie decimal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Bougie decimal (bougie decimal) are in one Candle (pentane) (pentane candle)?
One Candle (pentane) equals 1 Bougie decimal.
How do you convert Candle (pentane) to Bougie decimal?
Multiply the Candle (pentane) value by 1 to get the result in Bougie decimal.
How do you convert Bougie decimal back to Candle (pentane)?
Multiply the Bougie decimal value by 1 to get back to Candle (pentane).
What is 1 Candle (pentane) in Bougie decimal?
1 Candle (pentane) equals 1 Bougie decimal.