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