1 decimal candle (decimal candle) equals 1.01 candela (cd). Enter any value below to convert from decimal candle to cd.
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1 decimal candle = 1.01 cd
All Luminous Intensity units
From 1 decimal candle
Unit
Value
Candela cd
1.01
Candle (international) candle
0.9901960784
Candle (German) candle (German)
0.9619047619
Candle (UK) candle (UK)
0.9711538462
Decimal candle decimal candle
1
Pentane candle pentane candle
0.9805825243
Hefner unit HK
1.1222222222
Carcel unit carcel
0.1050988554
Bougie decimal bougie decimal
1.01
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Formula
decimal candle to cd conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
cd = decimal candle x 1.01
Worked example
2 decimal candle = 2.02 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
Decimal candle to Candela table
Decimal candle (decimal candle)
Candela (cd)
0.01
0.0101
0.1
0.101
1
1.01
2
2.02
5
5.05
10
10.1
25
25.25
50
50.5
100
101
1,000
1,010
From unit
About the decimal candle
Decimal candle (decimal candle) is a unit of Luminous Intensity. 1 decimal candle = 1.01 cd
Symbol: decimal candle
To unit
About the candela
Candela (cd) is the base unit of Luminous Intensity in the International System of Units (SI).
Use the formula cd = decimal candle x 1.01. 1 decimal candle (decimal candle) equals 1.01 candela (cd).
Is the decimal candle to cd conversion exact?
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.