What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms illumination measurements from the informal unit 'flame'—representing light from open combustion sources—into lux, the standard SI unit for illuminance that quantifies luminous flux on surfaces.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the number of flames representing the illumination level you want to convert
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Select 'flame' as the input unit and 'lux [lx]' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent illumination in lux
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Review the results to support lighting design, safety assessment, or field analysis
Key Features
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Converts light from flame, an informal measure, into precise lux units
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Uses a defined conversion rate linking flame to lux values
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Supports applications in lighting design, safety, and historical research
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Browser-based and easy to operate without instrumentation
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Provides quick reference examples for common conversions
Examples
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1 Flame equals approximately 43.06 lux
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3 Flames convert to about 129.17 lux
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Using these conversions to quantify light levels based on flame intensity
Common Use Cases
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Converting informal flame illumination to standardized lux for scientific analysis
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Supporting lighting design projects requiring precise illuminance values
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Assisting safety and firefighting operations by quantifying flame visibility
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Facilitating historical or archaeological research with approximate light measurements
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter for rough quantification rather than exact measurement due to flame variability
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Complement flame to lux conversion with actual photometric measurements when possible
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Consider environmental and fuel factors affecting flame brightness in practical use
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Apply results mainly for comparison, calibration, or documentation purposes
Limitations
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'Flame' is not an official photometric unit and varies depending on size, fuel, and conditions
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Conversion results are approximate and should be interpreted with context awareness
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Not suitable for precision lighting engineering without supplementary measurement tools
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 'flame' represent in illumination terms?
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'Flame' is an informal descriptor for light emitted by open combustion sources like candles or torches used for qualitative or historical reference.
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Why convert flame to lux units?
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Converting flame to lux translates informal light levels into standardized measurements for scientific, safety, or design purposes.
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Is the conversion from flame to lux exact?
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No, because 'flame' brightness varies with multiple factors, the conversion to lux is approximate and context-dependent.
Key Terminology
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Flame
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An informal, non-standard unit describing light emitted by open combustion sources such as candles or torches.
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Lux [lx]
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The SI derived unit of illuminance, equal to one lumen per square meter, measuring luminous flux incidence weighted by the human daylight visual response.
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Illuminance
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The amount of luminous flux incident on a surface per unit area, measured in lux.