Candle Power Formula

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Candle power is an older term used to describe the intensity of light emitted by a source, but it has largely been superseded by the SI unit candela for modern illumination measurements. Check FAQs
CP=Fω
CP - Candle Power?F - Luminous Flux?ω - Solid Angle?

Candle Power Example

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Here is how the Candle Power equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Candle Power equation looks like.

1.5556Edit=42Edit27Edit
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Candle Power Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Candle Power?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
CP=Fω
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CP=42lm27sr
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CP=4227
Next Step Evaluate
CP=1.55555555555556cd
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CP=1.5556cd

Candle Power Formula Elements

Variables
Candle Power
Candle power is an older term used to describe the intensity of light emitted by a source, but it has largely been superseded by the SI unit candela for modern illumination measurements.
Symbol: CP
Measurement: Luminous IntensityUnit: cd
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Luminous Flux
Luminous flux is a measure of the total amount of light emitted by a light source in all directions. It quantifies the overall brightness or output of the source.
Symbol: F
Measurement: Luminous FluxUnit: lm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Solid Angle
Solid angle is a measure of the extent of a cone-shaped region in three-dimensional space, originating from a point and defined by its vertex angle. It quantifies the spatial coverage.
Symbol: ω
Measurement: Solid AngleUnit: sr
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Illumination Parameters category

​Go Solid Angle
ω=Ar2
​Go Reduction Factor
RF=M.S.C.P.M.H.C.P.
​Go Number of Lamps Required for Illumination
NLamp=EvAFUFMF
​Go Mean Spherical Candle Power
M.S.C.P.=F4π

How to Evaluate Candle Power?

Candle Power evaluator uses Candle Power = Luminous Flux/Solid Angle to evaluate the Candle Power, The Candle Power formula refers to a unit of measurement used to quantify the intensity of light emitted by a light source in a specific direction. Candlepower is an older term that has been largely replaced by the more standardized unit of measurement known as the candela (cd). The candela is defined as the luminous intensity in a given direction of a light source that emits monochromatic radiation at a frequency of 540 terahertz (THz) and has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per steradian. Candle Power is denoted by CP symbol.

How to evaluate Candle Power using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Candle Power, enter Luminous Flux (F) & Solid Angle (ω) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Candle Power

What is the formula to find Candle Power?
The formula of Candle Power is expressed as Candle Power = Luminous Flux/Solid Angle. Here is an example- 1.555556 = 42/27.
How to calculate Candle Power?
With Luminous Flux (F) & Solid Angle (ω) we can find Candle Power using the formula - Candle Power = Luminous Flux/Solid Angle.
Can the Candle Power be negative?
No, the Candle Power, measured in Luminous Intensity cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Candle Power?
Candle Power is usually measured using the Candela[cd] for Luminous Intensity. Candle (International)[cd], Decimal Candle[cd], Hefner Candle[cd] are the few other units in which Candle Power can be measured.
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