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... Lumen per steradian = ... Candle (pentane)
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Lumen per steradian to Candle (pentane) Converter
Use this page to convert lumen per steradian values into candle (pentane), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lm/sr = 1 pentane candle
1 pentane candle = 1 lm/sr
Example: 1 lm/sr = 1 pentane candle
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Lumen per steradian
One lumen per steradian is equal to one international candle in this converter.
History: The candela is dimensionally equivalent to lumen per steradian.
Current use: Used in photometry, optics, lighting design, and luminous intensity calculations.
Also written as lm/sr.
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.
Lumen per steradian to Candle (pentane) table
| Lumen per steradian [lm/sr] | Candle (pentane) [pentane candle] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lm/sr | 0.01 pentane candle |
| 0.1 lm/sr | 0.1 pentane candle |
| 1 lm/sr | 1 pentane candle |
| 2 lm/sr | 2 pentane candle |
| 5 lm/sr | 5 pentane candle |
| 10 lm/sr | 10 pentane candle |
| 20 lm/sr | 20 pentane candle |
| 50 lm/sr | 50 pentane candle |
| 100 lm/sr | 100 pentane candle |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candle (pentane) (pentane candle) are in one Lumen per steradian (lm/sr)?
One Lumen per steradian equals 1 Candle (pentane).
How do you convert Lumen per steradian to Candle (pentane)?
Multiply the Lumen per steradian value by 1 to get the result in Candle (pentane).
How do you convert Candle (pentane) back to Lumen per steradian?
Multiply the Candle (pentane) value by 1 to get back to Lumen per steradian.
What is 1 Lumen per steradian in Candle (pentane)?
1 Lumen per steradian equals 1 Candle (pentane).