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... Candle (pentane) = ... Pentane candle (10 candle power)
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Candle (pentane) to Pentane candle (10 candle power) Converter
Use this page to convert candle (pentane) values into pentane candle (10 candle power), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pentane candle = 0.1 pentane candle (10 cp)
1 pentane candle (10 cp) = 10 pentane candle
Example: 1 pentane candle = 0.1 pentane candle (10 cp)
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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.
Pentane candle (10 candle power)
One pentane candle (10 candle power) is equal to 10 international candles.
History: Candle power ratings were used for lamps and luminous sources before modern SI terminology.
Current use: Used for legacy lamp ratings and historical photometry conversions.
Also written as pentane candle (10 cp).
Candle (pentane) to Pentane candle (10 candle power) table
| Candle (pentane) [pentane candle] | Pentane candle (10 candle power) [pentane candle (10 cp)] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pentane candle | 0.001 pentane candle (10 cp) |
| 0.1 pentane candle | 0.01 pentane candle (10 cp) |
| 1 pentane candle | 0.1 pentane candle (10 cp) |
| 2 pentane candle | 0.2 pentane candle (10 cp) |
| 5 pentane candle | 0.5 pentane candle (10 cp) |
| 10 pentane candle | 1 pentane candle (10 cp) |
| 20 pentane candle | 2 pentane candle (10 cp) |
| 50 pentane candle | 5 pentane candle (10 cp) |
| 100 pentane candle | 10 pentane candle (10 cp) |
Frequently asked questions
How many Pentane candle (10 candle power) (pentane candle (10 cp)) are in one Candle (pentane) (pentane candle)?
One Candle (pentane) equals 0.1 Pentane candle (10 candle power).
How do you convert Candle (pentane) to Pentane candle (10 candle power)?
Multiply the Candle (pentane) value by 0.1 to get the result in Pentane candle (10 candle power).
How do you convert Pentane candle (10 candle power) back to Candle (pentane)?
Multiply the Pentane candle (10 candle power) value by 10 to get back to Candle (pentane).
What is 1 Candle (pentane) in Pentane candle (10 candle power)?
1 Candle (pentane) equals 0.1 Pentane candle (10 candle power).