Candle (international)s to Candelas (c (int.) to cd)

Free online candle (international) to candela converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.

LUMINOUS INTENSITY CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the candle (international) value by 0.981 — i.e. cd = c (int.) × 0.981
Quick check: 1 c (int.) = 0.981 cd

Candle (international)s to Candelas conversion table

Candle (international)s (c (int.))Candelas (cd)
1 c (int.)0.981 cd
2 c (int.)1.962 cd
3 c (int.)2.943 cd
4 c (int.)3.924 cd
5 c (int.)4.905 cd
6 c (int.)5.886 cd
7 c (int.)6.867 cd
8 c (int.)7.848 cd
9 c (int.)8.829 cd
10 c (int.)9.81 cd
15 c (int.)14.715 cd
20 c (int.)19.62 cd
25 c (int.)24.525 cd
30 c (int.)29.43 cd
40 c (int.)39.24 cd
50 c (int.)49.05 cd
75 c (int.)73.575 cd
100 c (int.)98.1 cd
250 c (int.)245.25 cd
500 c (int.)490.5 cd
1,000 c (int.)981 cd

How to convert candle (international)s to candelas

To convert candle (international)s to candelas, multiply the amount in candle (international)s by 0.981. For example, 10 c (int.) = 9.81 cd. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.

Convert luminous intensity between candelas and historical candle units. The candela is the SI base unit, defined by the luminous efficacy of 540 THz radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How many candelas are in one candle (international)?
One candle (international) is exactly 0.981 candelas.
How do I convert c (int.) to cd?
Multiply the c (int.) value by 0.981 to get cd. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 candle (international)s in candelas?
100 candle (international)s equals 98.1 candelas.

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