Luminous Intensity conversion
1 candela (cd) equals 0.990099009901 decimal candle (decimal candle). Enter any value below to convert from cd to decimal candle.
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1 cd = 0.9900990099 decimal candle
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Candela cd | 1 |
| Candle (international) candle | 0.9803921569 |
| Candle (German) candle (German) | 0.9523809524 |
| Candle (UK) candle (UK) | 0.9615384615 |
| Decimal candle decimal candle | 0.9900990099 |
| Pentane candle pentane candle | 0.9708737864 |
| Hefner unit HK | 1.1111111111 |
| Carcel unit carcel | 0.1040582726 |
| Bougie decimal bougie decimal | 1 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 cd = 1.9801980198 decimal candle.
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
Quick reference
| Candela (cd) | Decimal candle (decimal candle) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0099009901 |
| 0.1 | 0.099009901 |
| 1 | 0.9900990099 |
| 2 | 1.9801980198 |
| 5 | 4.9504950495 |
| 10 | 9.900990099 |
| 25 | 24.7524752475 |
| 50 | 49.504950495 |
| 100 | 99.0099009901 |
| 1,000 | 990.099009901 |
From unit
Candela (cd) is the base unit of Luminous Intensity in the International System of Units (SI).
Symbol: cd
To unit
Decimal candle (decimal candle) is a unit of Luminous Intensity. 1 decimal candle = 1.01 cd
Symbol: decimal candle
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Source
The SI framework is checked against NIST Guide for the Use of the International System of Units; conventional factors come from the extended factor inventory. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula decimal candle = cd x 0.990099009901. 1 candela (cd) equals 0.990099009901 decimal candle (decimal candle).
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
