Candle (UK) to Carcel Unit Conversion

Convert between Candle (UK) and Carcel Unit quickly and accurately.

From Candle (UK)

c (UK)

To Carcel Unit

carcel unit

How to Convert Candle (UK) to Carcel Unit

Conversion Formula

1 c (UK) = 0.108 carcel unit

1 carcel unit = 9.226 c (UK)

Example

Convert 15 c (UK) to carcel unit:

15 c (UK) = 15 × 0.108 carcel unit = 1.626 carcel unit

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Primarily of historical interest, though may still be encountered in older British technical specifications or historical documents.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

Carcel Unit

carcel unit

Definition

The Carcel Unit is a unit of luminous intensity based on the light output of a Carcel lamp burning colza oil. It was developed as a standardized reference for luminous intensity measurements and was widely used in France before the adoption of international standards.

History/Origin

Developed in France as a standardized reference for luminous intensity based on the light output of a specific lamp burning colza oil. It was named after the Carcel lamp and provided a reproducible standard for photometric measurements in French-speaking regions.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

9.61

Offset