Online Luminous Intensity Units Converter
How to Convert from Candle (UK) [c (UK)] to Candle (German) [c (German)]?

How to Convert from Candle (UK) [c (UK)] to Candle (German) [c (German)]?

Convert luminous intensity measurements from the obsolete British candle (UK) to the German candle using this online unit converter tool. Useful for historical research, museum restoration, and archival analysis.

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Candle (UK) [c (UK)] to Candle (German) [c (German)] Conversion Table

Candle (UK) [c (UK)] Candle (German) [c (German)]

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Candle (UK) [c (UK)] to Candle (German) [c (German)] Conversion Table
Candle (UK) [c (UK)] Candle (German) [c (German)]

What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms luminous intensity values from the candle (UK), an outdated British measurement, to the candle (German), a former German photometric unit. It facilitates comparison and interpretation of historical lighting data.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the numerical luminous intensity value in candle (UK).
  • Select candle (UK) as the source unit and candle (German) as the target unit.
  • Click convert to obtain the equivalent value in candle (German).
  • Use results to support historical lighting research or archival documentation.

Key Features

  • Converts obsolete luminous intensity units: candle (UK) to candle (German).
  • Based on historical definitions of British and German standard candles.
  • Supports analysis and restoration of vintage lighting specifications.
  • Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions.

Examples

  • Convert 1 candle (UK) to candle (German): 1 c (UK) = 0.9896 c (German).
  • Convert 10 candle (UK) to candle (German): 10 c (UK) = 9.896 c (German).

Common Use Cases

  • Interpreting British archival luminous intensity data from historical documents.
  • Restoring illumination levels in museums and historic buildings.
  • Translating German candle data for comparative photometric studies.
  • Documenting period lighting equipment with original unit ratings.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Verify historical measurement context before converting units.
  • Use conversions for comparative and archival research purposes.
  • Cross-check results when restoring original lighting conditions.
  • Remember both units are obsolete and replaced by the candela.

Limitations

  • Both candle (UK) and candle (German) units are no longer in active use.
  • Accuracy may be affected by historical measurement differences.
  • Standardization varied between original candles and lamps.
  • Results serve mainly for historical and comparative analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the candle (UK) unit based on?
The candle (UK) was historically defined by the light from a standardized candle used in British photometric practice before adopting the candela.

Why convert from candle (UK) to candle (German)?
Conversion allows comparison of historical luminous intensity data between British and German systems for restoration and archival research.

Are candle (UK) and candle (German) still used today?
No, both units are obsolete and have been replaced by the SI unit candela.

Key Terminology

Candle (UK)
An obsolete British luminous intensity unit defined by a standardized candle used historically before the candela.
Candle (German)
An outdated German luminous intensity unit based on a standardized flame such as the Hefner lamp, replaced by the candela.
Luminous Intensity
A photometric measure of the wavelength-weighted power emitted by a light source in a particular direction.

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