Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power) to Candle (UK) Conversion

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

pentane candle (10 candle power)
c (UK)

How to Convert Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power) to Candle (UK)

Conversion Formula

1 pentane candle (10 candle power) = 9.6 c (UK)
1 c (UK) = 0.104 pentane candle (10 candle power)

Example

Convert 15 pentane candle (10 candle power) to c (UK):

15 pentane candle (10 candle power) = 15 × 9.6 c (UK) = 144 c (UK)

Unit Information

Learn about the luminous intensity units you're converting between

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

10

Offset

0

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Primarily of historical interest, though may still be encountered in older British technical specifications or historical documents.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

0

Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power) to Candle (UK) Conversion Table

Pentane Candle (10 Candle Power) [pentane candle (10 candle power)] Candle (UK) [c (UK)]
1 pentane candle (10 candle power) 9.6 c (UK)
10 pentane candle (10 candle power) 96 c (UK)
25 pentane candle (10 candle power) 240 c (UK)
50 pentane candle (10 candle power) 480 c (UK)
100 pentane candle (10 candle power) 960 c (UK)
0 pentane candle (10 candle power) 0E+0 c (UK)
-10 pentane candle (10 candle power) -96 c (UK)
-40 pentane candle (10 candle power) -384 c (UK)