Luminous Intensity conversion
1 candle (international) (candle) equals 1.02 candela (cd). Enter any value below to convert from candle to cd.
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1 candle = 1.02 cd
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Candela cd | 1.02 |
| Candle (international) candle | 1 |
| Candle (German) candle (German) | 0.9714285714 |
| Candle (UK) candle (UK) | 0.9807692308 |
| Decimal candle decimal candle | 1.0099009901 |
| Pentane candle pentane candle | 0.9902912621 |
| Hefner unit HK | 1.1333333333 |
| Carcel unit carcel | 0.1061394381 |
| Bougie decimal bougie decimal | 1.02 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 candle = 2.04 cd.
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
| Candle (international) (candle) | Candela (cd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0102 |
| 0.1 | 0.102 |
| 1 | 1.02 |
| 2 | 2.04 |
| 5 | 5.1 |
| 10 | 10.2 |
| 25 | 25.5 |
| 50 | 51 |
| 100 | 102 |
| 1,000 | 1,020 |
From unit
Candle (international) (candle) is a unit of Luminous Intensity. 1 candle = 1.02 cd
Symbol: candle
To unit
Candela (cd) is the base unit of Luminous Intensity in the International System of Units (SI).
Symbol: cd
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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 cd = candle x 1.02. 1 candle (international) (candle) equals 1.02 candela (cd).
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.
