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Candle (pentane) to Candle (UK) Converter
Use this page to convert candle (pentane) values into candle (uk), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pentane candle = 0.96 c (UK)
1 c (UK) = 1.04166666666667 pentane candle
Example: 1 pentane candle = 0.96 c (UK)
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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.
Candle (UK)
One UK candle is equal to 1.0416666667 international candles.
History: The UK candle was one of several national luminous intensity standards.
Current use: Used mainly for historical photometric data and reference conversions.
Also written as c (UK).
Candle (pentane) to Candle (UK) table
| Candle (pentane) [pentane candle] | Candle (UK) [c (UK)] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pentane candle | 0.0096 c (UK) |
| 0.1 pentane candle | 0.096 c (UK) |
| 1 pentane candle | 0.96 c (UK) |
| 2 pentane candle | 1.92 c (UK) |
| 5 pentane candle | 4.8 c (UK) |
| 10 pentane candle | 9.6 c (UK) |
| 20 pentane candle | 19.2 c (UK) |
| 50 pentane candle | 48 c (UK) |
| 100 pentane candle | 96 c (UK) |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candle (UK) (c (UK)) are in one Candle (pentane) (pentane candle)?
One Candle (pentane) equals 0.96 Candle (UK).
How do you convert Candle (pentane) to Candle (UK)?
Multiply the Candle (pentane) value by 0.96 to get the result in Candle (UK).
How do you convert Candle (UK) back to Candle (pentane)?
Multiply the Candle (UK) value by 1.04166666666667 to get back to Candle (pentane).
What is 1 Candle (pentane) in Candle (UK)?
1 Candle (pentane) equals 0.96 Candle (UK).