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Hefner candle to Bougie decimal Converter

Use this page to convert hefner candle values into bougie decimal, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

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.

Bougie decimal

One bougie decimal is equal to one international candle.

History: Bougie decimal appears in older European lighting standards.

Current use: Used for legacy photometry and historical unit conversion.

Also written as bougie decimal.

Hefner candle to Bougie decimal table

Hefner candle [HK]Bougie decimal [bougie decimal]
0.01 HK0.009 bougie decimal
0.1 HK0.09 bougie decimal
1 HK0.9 bougie decimal
2 HK1.8 bougie decimal
5 HK4.5 bougie decimal
10 HK9 bougie decimal
20 HK18 bougie decimal
50 HK45 bougie decimal
100 HK90 bougie decimal

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Bougie decimal (bougie decimal) are in one Hefner candle (HK)?

    One Hefner candle equals 0.9 Bougie decimal.

  • How do you convert Hefner candle to Bougie decimal?

    Multiply the Hefner candle value by 0.9 to get the result in Bougie decimal.

  • How do you convert Bougie decimal back to Hefner candle?

    Multiply the Bougie decimal value by 1.11111111111111 to get back to Hefner candle.

  • What is 1 Hefner candle in Bougie decimal?

    1 Hefner candle equals 0.9 Bougie decimal.