Candlepower
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Candlepower Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From cpTo sbAll conversion
1 cp0.0001 sb
2 cp0.0002 sb
3 cp0.0003 sb
4 cp0.0004 sb
5 cp0.0005 sb
6 cp0.0006 sb
7 cp0.0007 sb
8 cp0.0008 sb
9 cp0.0009 sb
10 cp0.001 sb
Description

Candlepower (cp): Traditional Measure of Luminous Intensity

Candlepower is an older unit of luminous intensity, historically defined as the light emitted by a standard candle. While it has been largely replaced by the candela in the International System of Units, candlepower is still used colloquially to describe the brightness of flashlights, spotlights, and other directional light sources. One candlepower is approximately equal to one candela.

Despite its obsolescence in scientific contexts, understanding candlepower remains useful for interpreting product specifications and consumer information, especially in industries where traditional units persist. Recognizing the equivalence between candlepower and candela facilitates accurate comparisons and informed decisions when selecting lighting equipment.

Stilb (sb): CGS Unit of Luminance

The stilb is a unit of luminance in the CGS system, where one stilb equals 10,000 candelas per square meter. Although it is not commonly used in contemporary applications, the stilb serves as a historical unit for measuring high-intensity luminance, particularly in scientific research and specialized fields.

While the SI unit cd/m² has largely replaced the stilb, knowledge of this unit is useful when interpreting older scientific data or working within specific contexts that utilize CGS units. Understanding the conversion between stilb and cd/m² ensures accurate communication and analysis of luminance measurements.

Complete list of conversion for Candlepower
Candlepower (cp)

1 Candlepower = 1 Candela

Convert 2 cp → cd

1 Candlepower = 1 Lumen

Convert 2 cp → lm

1 Candlepower = 1 Lux

Convert 2 cp → lx

1 Candlepower = 0.09290312990644656 Footcandle

Convert 2 cp → fc

1 Candlepower = 0.0001 Phot

Convert 2 cp → ph

1 Candlepower = 1 Candela per square meter

Convert 2 cp → cd/m²

1 Candlepower = 1 Nit

Convert 2 cp → nt

1 Candlepower = 0.0001 Stilb

Convert 2 cp → sb

1 Candlepower = 0.0003141592653587727 Lambert

Convert 2 cp → L

1 Candlepower = 0.2918635079290997 Footlambert

Convert 2 cp → fL

1 Candlepower = 1 Lumen second

Convert 2 cp → lm·s

1 Candlepower = 1 Lux second

Convert 2 cp → lx·s

1 Candlepower = 1 Rayleigh

Convert 2 cp → R