Candle (UK) to Candle (German) Conversion

Convert between Candle (UK) and Candle (German) quickly and accurately.

From Candle (UK)

c (UK)

To Candle (German)

c (German)

How to Convert Candle (UK) to Candle (German)

Conversion Formula

1 c (UK) = 0.99 c (German)

1 c (German) = 1.011 c (UK)

Example

Convert 15 c (UK) to c (German):

15 c (UK) = 15 × 0.99 c (German) = 14.844 c (German)

Unit Information

Learn about the luminous intensity units you're converting between

Candle (UK)

c (UK)

Definition

The Candle (UK) is a historical unit of luminous intensity used in the United Kingdom, equivalent to approximately 1.0417 international candles. It was based on the light output of a specific type of candle used in British photometric standards before metrication.

History/Origin

Established in the United Kingdom as part of their imperial measurement system before the adoption of international standards. It was based on the light output of specific British-made candles and was used for photometric measurements in the UK and Commonwealth countries.

Current Use

Primarily of historical interest, though may still be encountered in older British technical specifications or historical documents. It has been largely replaced by the international candle standard for modern applications and scientific measurements.

Multiplier

1.042

Offset

Candle (German)

c (German)

Definition

The Candle (German) is a historical unit of luminous intensity used in Germany, equivalent to approximately 1.0526 international candles. It was based on the light output of a specific type of candle used in German photometric standards before the adoption of international standards.

History/Origin

Developed in Germany as part of their national measurement system before the widespread adoption of international standards. It was based on the light output of specific German-made candles and was used for photometric measurements in German-speaking regions.

Current Use

Primarily of historical interest, though may still be encountered in older German technical specifications or historical documents. It has been largely replaced by the international candle standard for modern applications and scientific measurements.

Multiplier

1.053

Offset