Candle (UK) to Candle (Pentane) Conversion

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

From Candle (UK)

c (UK)

To Candle (Pentane)

candle (pentane)

How to Convert Candle (UK) to Candle (Pentane)

Conversion Formula

1 c (UK) = 1.042 candle (pentane)

1 candle (pentane) = 0.96 c (UK)

Example

Convert 15 c (UK) to candle (pentane):

15 c (UK) = 15 × 1.042 candle (pentane) = 15.625 candle (pentane)

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Primarily of historical interest, though may still be encountered in older British technical specifications or historical documents.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 (Pentane)

candle (pentane)

Definition

The Candle (Pentane) is a unit of luminous intensity based on the light output of a pentane lamp burning at a specific rate. It was used as a standard reference for luminous intensity measurements before the adoption of more precise international standards.

History/Origin

Developed as a standardized reference for luminous intensity based on the light output of a pentane lamp burning at a controlled rate. It provided a reproducible standard for photometric measurements before the establishment of the international candle standard.

Current Use

Primarily of historical interest, though may still be referenced in older photometric literature or standards. It has been largely replaced by the international candle standard for modern applications and scientific measurements.

Multiplier

Offset