Candle (International) (cd)
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Candle (International) Reference Chart - Luminous Intensity Conversions
Interactive conversion chart showing luminous intensity unit relationships. Compare 8 common units with precise calculations.
| Unit | Symbol | Equivalent to 1 cd |
|---|---|---|
| Bougie DecimalBase Unit | cd | 1 |
| Candle (German) | cd | 1.052632 |
| Candle (International) | cd | 1 |
| Candle (Pentane) | cd | 1 |
| Candle (Uk) | cd | 1.041667 |
| Carcel Unit | cd | 9.61 |
| Decimal Candle | cd | 1 |
| Hefner Candle | HC | 0.9 |
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Candle (International) Comparison Table
Compare Candle (International) values with 6 other luminous intensity units. Quick reference for common conversion values.
| Candle (International) (cd) | Bougie Decimal (cd) | Candle (German) (cd) | Candle (Pentane) (cd) | Candle (Uk) (cd) | Carcel Unit (cd) | Decimal Candle (cd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | 1 | 0.96 | 0.104058 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 | 4.749998 | 5 | 4.799998 | 0.520291 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 | 9.499996 | 10 | 9.599997 | 1.040583 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 | 23.749991 | 25 | 23.999992 | 2.601457 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 | 47.499981 | 50 | 47.999985 | 5.202914 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 | 94.999962 | 100 | 95.999969 | 10.405827 | 100 |
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About the Candle (International)
The Candle (International) (cd) is a unit of luminous intensity measurement. Use our converter above to convert Candle (International) to any other luminous intensity unit instantly