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How many gigacandela in 1 candlepower? The answer is 1.0E-9. We assume you are converting between gigacandela and candlepower. You can view more details on each measurement unit: gigacandela or candlepower The SI base unit for luminous intensity is the candela. 1 candela is equal to 1.0E-9 gigacandela, or 1 candlepower. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between gigacandelas and candlepower. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!
1 gigacandela to candlepower = 1000000000 candlepower
2 gigacandela to candlepower = 2000000000 candlepower
3 gigacandela to candlepower = 3000000000 candlepower
4 gigacandela to candlepower = 4000000000 candlepower
5 gigacandela to candlepower = 5000000000 candlepower
6 gigacandela to candlepower = 6000000000 candlepower
7 gigacandela to candlepower = 7000000000 candlepower
8 gigacandela to candlepower = 8000000000 candlepower
9 gigacandela to candlepower = 9000000000 candlepower
10 gigacandela to candlepower = 10000000000 candlepower
You can do the reverse unit conversion from candlepower to gigacandela, or enter any two units below:
The SI prefix "giga" represents a factor of 109, or in exponential notation, 1E9.
So 1 gigacandela = 109 candelas.
The definition of a candela is as follows:
The candela (symbol: cd) is the SI base unit of luminous intensity. It is the power emitted by a light source in a particular direction, weighted by the luminosity function. A common candle emits light with a luminous intensity of roughly one candela. The candela is officially defined as the luminous intensity of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540×1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per steradian.
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