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... Hefner candle = ... Candle (international)
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Hefner candle to Candle (international) Converter
Use this page to convert hefner candle values into candle (international), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 HK = 0.9 c
1 c = 1.11111111111111 HK
Example: 1 HK = 0.9 c
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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 (international)
Candle (international) is the base unit used by this converter.
History: The international candle preceded the modern candela as a practical luminous intensity reference.
Current use: Used mainly for historical photometry and conversion-table compatibility.
Also written as c.
Hefner candle to Candle (international) table
| Hefner candle [HK] | Candle (international) [c] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 HK | 0.009 c |
| 0.1 HK | 0.09 c |
| 1 HK | 0.9 c |
| 2 HK | 1.8 c |
| 5 HK | 4.5 c |
| 10 HK | 9 c |
| 20 HK | 18 c |
| 50 HK | 45 c |
| 100 HK | 90 c |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candle (international) (c) are in one Hefner candle (HK)?
One Hefner candle equals 0.9 Candle (international).
How do you convert Hefner candle to Candle (international)?
Multiply the Hefner candle value by 0.9 to get the result in Candle (international).
How do you convert Candle (international) back to Hefner candle?
Multiply the Candle (international) value by 1.11111111111111 to get back to Hefner candle.
What is 1 Hefner candle in Candle (international)?
1 Hefner candle equals 0.9 Candle (international).