Candlepower to Candela

Convert cp (cp) to candelas (cd) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

cp (cp)

Candelas (cd)

1 cp = 0.981 cd

Full precision:0.981 cd

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 cp to candelas, we divide by 1.0194 because one candela equals exactly 1.0194 cp.

1 candela = 1.0194 cp

Since there are 1.0194 cp in every candela, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1.0194 = 0.981 candelas

So 1 cp = 0.981 candelas.

✓Quick check: 0.981 × 1.0194 = 1 cp

How to Convert cp to Candelas

To convert cp to candelas, divide the value by 1.0194.

Candelas = cp ÷ 1.0194

1 candela = 1.0194 cp

Tip: To convert candelas back to cp, multiply by 1.0194.

Example 1: 1 cp = 0.981 cd
1 ÷ 1.0194 = 0.981

Example 2: 5 cp = 4.905 cd
5 ÷ 1.0194 = 4.905

Example 3: 10 cp = 9.81 cd
10 ÷ 1.0194 = 9.81