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... Hefner candle = ... Candle (pentane)
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Hefner candle to Candle (pentane) Converter
Use this page to convert hefner candle values into candle (pentane), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 HK = 0.9 pentane candle
1 pentane candle = 1.11111111111111 HK
Example: 1 HK = 0.9 pentane candle
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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 (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 to Candle (pentane) table
| Hefner candle [HK] | Candle (pentane) [pentane candle] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 HK | 0.009 pentane candle |
| 0.1 HK | 0.09 pentane candle |
| 1 HK | 0.9 pentane candle |
| 2 HK | 1.8 pentane candle |
| 5 HK | 4.5 pentane candle |
| 10 HK | 9 pentane candle |
| 20 HK | 18 pentane candle |
| 50 HK | 45 pentane candle |
| 100 HK | 90 pentane candle |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candle (pentane) (pentane candle) are in one Hefner candle (HK)?
One Hefner candle equals 0.9 Candle (pentane).
How do you convert Hefner candle to Candle (pentane)?
Multiply the Hefner candle value by 0.9 to get the result in Candle (pentane).
How do you convert Candle (pentane) back to Hefner candle?
Multiply the Candle (pentane) value by 1.11111111111111 to get back to Hefner candle.
What is 1 Hefner candle in Candle (pentane)?
1 Hefner candle equals 0.9 Candle (pentane).