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Candlepower to Candela
Convert Candlepower to Candela and get the exact value instantly.
About this conversion
To convert Candlepower to Candela, multiply the number of Candlepower by 1.
Luminous intensity — light emitted in a given direction — is the candela in SI, historically the candlepower, with millicandela and kilocandela for LEDs and searchlights.
Conversion table
| Candlepower (cp) | Candela (cd) |
|---|---|
| 1 cp | 1 cd |
| 2 cp | 2 cd |
| 5 cp | 5 cd |
| 10 cp | 10 cd |
| 100 cp | 100 cd |
How to use this converter
- Enter your Candlepower value
Type any number into the Candlepower field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.
- Read the Candela result
The amount in Candela updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.
- Swap or keep exploring
Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.
Frequently asked
- How many Candela are in one Candlepower?
- One Candlepower equals 1 cd. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
- Is this converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
- Do you upload the numbers I enter?
- No. The Candlepower to Candela conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
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