One Candle equals 1 Decimal Candle. You can also write this as 1 Candle = 1 Decimal Candle. Use the calculator to convert Candle to Decimal Candle instantly.
Use this Candle to Decimal Candle converter to change a value from Candle into Decimal Candle. Enter the measurement, review the result, and use the conversion when comparing values or checking a formula.
This conversion is useful when a measurement is recorded in Candle but a report, specification, or calculation requires Decimal Candle. The page includes the unit definitions, a worked example, and a conversion table for related units.
Use the result as a reference and check the displayed precision before copying it into technical or scientific work. The last digits may be rounded for readability.
Candle and Decimal Candle describe the same luminous intensity measurement in different units. Converting between them makes values easier to compare when different unit systems are used.
How to convert Candle to Decimal Candle (c to dc)
To convert Candle to Decimal Candle, multiply by 1. The formula is Candle × 1 = Decimal Candle. See the example below.
1 Candle = 1 × 1 = 1 Decimal Candle
Candle is a unit of measurement for luminous intensity. It was first defined in 1909 in terms of the output of a Hefner lamp, which was used in photometry and burned amyl acetate. It was replaced with the new candle in 1946, which was later renamed the candela in 1948. The symbol for Candle is c.
Decimal candle is a unit of measurement for luminous intensity. It was first defined in 1889. Its value was set at 1⁄20th of a violle. Violle was defined as the light emitted by one square centimeterof glowing platinum at the temperature of platinum freezing. One violle was equal to about 20 candlepower. In 1990, decimal candle was redefined and renamed as candle. The symbol for Decimal Candle is dc.
How to Use Candle to Decimal Candle Converter
Select Candle from the first dropdown and enter the value you want to convert.
Choose Decimal Candle in the second dropdown to set the target unit.
Review the converted value in the output field.
Check the displayed precision before using the result in another calculation.
For another result, change the input value or either selected unit. The conversion uses the unit definitions in the calculator and formats the result for display.
Example of Candle to Decimal Candle Conversion
Frequently asked questions about Candle to Decimal Candle conversion
What does the Candle to Decimal Candle conversion show?
It shows the equivalent value of one unit in another unit, making it easier to compare measurements and check calculations across different scales.
When should I use a Candle to Decimal Candle converter?
Use it when you need to compare values, convert technical data, or switch between units used in different settings or systems.
Is this Candle to Decimal Candle calculator accurate?
It applies the conversion relationship used by the calculator and formats the result for display. Verify the shown precision when the value is used in technical or scientific work.
Candle to Decimal Candle Conversion Table
Candle [c]
Decimal Candle [dc]
Description
1 Candle
1 Decimal Candle
1 Candle = 1 Decimal Candle
2 Candle
2 Decimal Candle
2 Candle = 2 Decimal Candle
3 Candle
3 Decimal Candle
3 Candle = 3 Decimal Candle
4 Candle
4 Decimal Candle
4 Candle = 4 Decimal Candle
5 Candle
5 Decimal Candle
5 Candle = 5 Decimal Candle
6 Candle
6 Decimal Candle
6 Candle = 6 Decimal Candle
7 Candle
7 Decimal Candle
7 Candle = 7 Decimal Candle
8 Candle
8 Decimal Candle
8 Candle = 8 Decimal Candle
9 Candle
9 Decimal Candle
9 Candle = 9 Decimal Candle
10 Candle
10 Decimal Candle
10 Candle = 10 Decimal Candle
100 Candle
100 Decimal Candle
100 Candle = 100 Decimal Candle
1000 Candle
1000 Decimal Candle
1000 Candle = 1000 Decimal Candle
Candle to Other Units Conversion Table
Conversion
Description
1 Candle = 1 Candela
1 Candle in Candela is equal to 1
1 Candle = 0.95000000000033 Candle [Germany]
1 Candle in Candle [Germany] is equal to 0.95000000000033
1 Candle = 0.96000614403932 Candle [UK]
1 Candle in Candle [UK] is equal to 0.96000614403932
1 Candle = 1 Decimal Candle
1 Candle in Decimal Candle is equal to 1
1 Candle = 1 Pentane Candle
1 Candle in Pentane Candle is equal to 1
1 Candle = 0.1 Pentane Candle [Power 10]
1 Candle in Pentane Candle [Power 10] is equal to 0.1
1 Candle = 1.11 Hefner Candle
1 Candle in Hefner Candle is equal to 1.11
1 Candle = 0.10405827263267 Carcel Unit
1 Candle in Carcel Unit is equal to 0.10405827263267