Mean Horizontal Candle Power Formula

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Mean Horizontal Candle Power is a measure that represents the average intensity of light emitted by a source along the horizontal plane. Check FAQs
M.H.C.P.=SNLamp
M.H.C.P. - Mean Horizontal Candle Power?S - Sum of Candle Power?NLamp - Number of Lamp?

Mean Horizontal Candle Power Example

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2.55Edit=7.65Edit3Edit
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Mean Horizontal Candle Power Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
M.H.C.P.=SNLamp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
M.H.C.P.=7.65cd3
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
M.H.C.P.=7.653
LAST Step Evaluate
M.H.C.P.=2.55cd

Mean Horizontal Candle Power Formula Elements

Variables
Mean Horizontal Candle Power
Mean Horizontal Candle Power is a measure that represents the average intensity of light emitted by a source along the horizontal plane.
Symbol: M.H.C.P.
Measurement: Luminous IntensityUnit: cd
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Sum of Candle Power
Sum of candle power refers to the total luminous intensity or combined light output from multiple light sources or individual lamps within a lighting system or installation. It is denoted as CP.
Symbol: S
Measurement: Luminous IntensityUnit: cd
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Number of Lamp
Number of lamps refers to the quantity of individual light sources used in a lighting system. It represents the count of separate lamps employed to provide illumination in a given space.
Symbol: NLamp
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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 Mean Horizontal Candle Power?

Mean Horizontal Candle Power evaluator uses Mean Horizontal Candle Power = Sum of Candle Power/Number of Lamp to evaluate the Mean Horizontal Candle Power, The Mean Horizontal Candle Power formula is defined as the mean of candle power in all directions in the horizontal plane containing the source of light. Mean Horizontal Candle Power is denoted by M.H.C.P. symbol.

How to evaluate Mean Horizontal Candle Power using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mean Horizontal Candle Power, enter Sum of Candle Power (S) & Number of Lamp (NLamp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mean Horizontal Candle Power

What is the formula to find Mean Horizontal Candle Power?
The formula of Mean Horizontal Candle Power is expressed as Mean Horizontal Candle Power = Sum of Candle Power/Number of Lamp. Here is an example- 2.55 = 7.65/3.
How to calculate Mean Horizontal Candle Power?
With Sum of Candle Power (S) & Number of Lamp (NLamp) we can find Mean Horizontal Candle Power using the formula - Mean Horizontal Candle Power = Sum of Candle Power/Number of Lamp.
Can the Mean Horizontal Candle Power be negative?
Yes, the Mean Horizontal Candle Power, measured in Luminous Intensity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Mean Horizontal Candle Power?
Mean Horizontal 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 Mean Horizontal Candle Power can be measured.
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