Luminous Intensity Converter
Luminous intensity is the amount of visible light a source emits in a particular direction. The candela is one of the seven SI base units. Historic units such as the Hefner candle and international candlepower appear in older specifications.
1 Candela = 1.107419712 Hefnerkerze
How to convert Candela to Hefnerkerze
One Candela equals 1.107419712 Hefnerkerze, so multiply any value in cd by 1.107419712 to get HK. To convert back, divide by 1.107419712 — or multiply by 0.903.
HK = cd × 1.107419712
Example: 25 cd × 1.107419712 = 27.6854928 HK.
Candela to Hefnerkerze table
| Candela (cd) | Hefnerkerze (HK) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.107419712 |
| 2 | 2.214839424 |
| 3 | 3.322259136 |
| 4 | 4.429678848 |
| 5 | 5.53709856 |
| 10 | 11.07419712 |
| 15 | 16.61129568 |
| 20 | 22.14839424 |
| 25 | 27.6854928 |
| 50 | 55.3709856 |
| 75 | 83.05647841 |
| 100 | 110.7419712 |
| 250 | 276.854928 |
| 500 | 553.709856 |
| 1,000 | 1,107.419712 |
Hefnerkerze to Candela table
| Hefnerkerze (HK) | Candela (cd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.903 |
| 2 | 1.806 |
| 3 | 2.709 |
| 4 | 3.612 |
| 5 | 4.515 |
| 10 | 9.03 |
| 15 | 13.545 |
| 20 | 18.06 |
| 25 | 22.575 |
| 50 | 45.15 |
| 75 | 67.725 |
| 100 | 90.3 |
| 250 | 225.75 |
| 500 | 451.5 |
| 1,000 | 903 |
Luminous Intensity units at a glance
All 5 units this converter supports, each expressed in Candela (cd) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in cd | 1 cd in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candela | cd | 1 | 1 |
| Hefnerkerze | HK | 0.903 | 1.107419712 |
| Candlepower (International) | cp | 1.019 | 0.9813542689 |
| Bougie Decimal | bd | 1.009 | 0.9910802775 |
| Violle | violle | 20.17 | 0.04957858205 |
Where luminous intensity conversions are used
Rating lamps, LEDs, torches and vehicle lights, and interpreting historical lighting data.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Candela in Hefnerkerze?
1 Candela (cd) is 1.107419712 Hefnerkerze (HK).
What is 1 Hefnerkerze in Candela?
1 Hefnerkerze (HK) is 0.903 Candela (cd).
How do I convert Candela to Hefnerkerze?
Multiply the value in Candela by 1.107419712. For example, 5 cd × 1.107419712 = 5.53709856 HK. To go the other way, divide by 1.107419712.
How many units does the luminous intensity converter support?
It converts between 5 units: Candela, Hefnerkerze, Candlepower (International), Bougie Decimal, Violle.
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Figures on this page are calculated with the same conversion factors as the converter above and shown to up to 10 significant figures. See our disclaimer before relying on a result in a professional or safety-critical context.