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turbohog
Jun 11, 2008, 12:42 PM
I need to convert watts to candlepower. Any help in this formula will be a great help

ebaines
Jun 11, 2008, 12:55 PM
See:

convert watts to candlepower? - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=convert+watts+to+candlepower%3F)

Turns out it can't be done, at least not with any accuracy. It all depends on how efficient a particular bulb is in turning electrical energy (watts) into light (lumens, or candle power).

chancelord
Jun 21, 2008, 02:54 PM
because one candlepower is 0.981 candela the formula to convert watts to candlepower is candlepower is equal to the amount of watts divided by 0.981. For example:
candlepower = 40watts divided by 0.981, this equals to 40.77472, which is the amount of watts in candlepower.
:)