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Candle (pentane) to Decimal candle Converter
Use this page to convert candle (pentane) values into decimal candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pentane candle = 1 decimal candle
1 decimal candle = 1 pentane candle
Example: 1 pentane candle = 1 decimal candle
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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.
Decimal candle
One decimal candle is equal to one international candle.
History: Decimal candle terminology appears in older lighting and photometry systems.
Current use: Used for legacy photometric conversion compatibility.
Also written as decimal candle.
Candle (pentane) to Decimal candle table
| Candle (pentane) [pentane candle] | Decimal candle [decimal candle] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pentane candle | 0.01 decimal candle |
| 0.1 pentane candle | 0.1 decimal candle |
| 1 pentane candle | 1 decimal candle |
| 2 pentane candle | 2 decimal candle |
| 5 pentane candle | 5 decimal candle |
| 10 pentane candle | 10 decimal candle |
| 20 pentane candle | 20 decimal candle |
| 50 pentane candle | 50 decimal candle |
| 100 pentane candle | 100 decimal candle |
Frequently asked questions
How many Decimal candle (decimal candle) are in one Candle (pentane) (pentane candle)?
One Candle (pentane) equals 1 Decimal candle.
How do you convert Candle (pentane) to Decimal candle?
Multiply the Candle (pentane) value by 1 to get the result in Decimal candle.
How do you convert Decimal candle back to Candle (pentane)?
Multiply the Decimal candle value by 1 to get back to Candle (pentane).
What is 1 Candle (pentane) in Decimal candle?
1 Candle (pentane) equals 1 Decimal candle.