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Candle (pentane) to Hefner candle Converter
Use this page to convert candle (pentane) values into hefner candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pentane candle = 1.11111111111111 HK
1 HK = 0.9 pentane candle
Example: 1 pentane candle = 1.11111111111111 HK
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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.
Hefner candle
One Hefner candle is equal to 0.9 international candles.
History: The Hefner candle was a German standard based on an amyl acetate flame lamp.
Current use: Used in historical lighting references and old photometric standards.
Also written as HK.
Candle (pentane) to Hefner candle table
| Candle (pentane) [pentane candle] | Hefner candle [HK] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pentane candle | 0.0111111111111111 HK |
| 0.1 pentane candle | 0.111111111111111 HK |
| 1 pentane candle | 1.11111111111111 HK |
| 2 pentane candle | 2.22222222222222 HK |
| 5 pentane candle | 5.55555555555556 HK |
| 10 pentane candle | 11.1111111111111 HK |
| 20 pentane candle | 22.2222222222222 HK |
| 50 pentane candle | 55.5555555555556 HK |
| 100 pentane candle | 111.111111111111 HK |
Frequently asked questions
How many Hefner candle (HK) are in one Candle (pentane) (pentane candle)?
One Candle (pentane) equals 1.11111111111111 Hefner candle.
How do you convert Candle (pentane) to Hefner candle?
Multiply the Candle (pentane) value by 1.11111111111111 to get the result in Hefner candle.
How do you convert Hefner candle back to Candle (pentane)?
Multiply the Hefner candle value by 0.9 to get back to Candle (pentane).
What is 1 Candle (pentane) in Hefner candle?
1 Candle (pentane) equals 1.11111111111111 Hefner candle.