UnitConLuminous Intensity
Luminous intensity measures how much light a source emits in a particular direction. The candela is one of the SI base units and is central to photometry. This converter helps compare modern and older luminous-intensity units. It is useful in lighting design, flashlight specs, and optical engineering.
Common conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 Candlepower | 0.981 Candela |
| 1 Candela | 1.019368 Candlepower |
| 200 Candela | 200,000 Millicandela |
| 1000 Candela | 1 Kilocandela |
| 10 Candela | 10,000 Millicandela |
Frequently asked questions
A candela is the SI unit of luminous intensity. It measures how much visible light is emitted in a specific direction.
Candela measures directional intensity, while lumens measure total visible light output. A narrow beam can have high candela even with moderate total lumens.
A standard candle is often used as a rough intuitive reference for about one candela. It is a directional measure, not a whole-room brightness measure.