Carcel Unit to Candle (Pentane) Conversion

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

From Carcel Unit

carcel unit

To Candle (Pentane)

candle (pentane)

How to Convert Carcel Unit to Candle (Pentane)

Conversion Formula

1 carcel unit = 9.61 candle (pentane)

1 candle (pentane) = 0.104 carcel unit

Example

Convert 15 carcel unit to candle (pentane):

15 carcel unit = 15 × 9.61 candle (pentane) = 144.15 candle (pentane)

Unit Information

Learn about the luminous intensity units you're converting between

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

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