Carcel Unit to Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power) Conversion

Convert between Carcel Unit and Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power) quickly and accurately.

From Carcel Unit

carcel unit

To Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power)

pentane candle (10 candle power)

How to Convert Carcel Unit to Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power)

Conversion Formula

1 carcel unit = 0.961 pentane candle (10 candle power)

1 pentane candle (10 candle power) = 1.041 carcel unit

Example

Convert 15 carcel unit to pentane candle (10 candle power):

15 carcel unit = 15 × 0.961 pentane candle (10 candle power) = 14.415 pentane candle (10 candle power)

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

Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power)

pentane candle (10 candle power)

Definition

The Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power) is a unit of luminous intensity equal to ten times the standard pentane candle. It represents a higher intensity light source used for specific photometric applications requiring greater luminous output than the standard reference.

History/Origin

Developed as a higher-intensity reference standard for photometric measurements where the standard pentane candle was insufficient. It provided a reproducible standard for measuring brighter light sources and was used in specialized photometric applications.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

Offset