Convert Hefnerkerzen to Violle

Convert Hefnerkerzen (HK) to Violle (Vl) instantly and accurately.

Hefnerkerzen (HK)
Violle (Vl)

Conversion Formula

Vl = HK × 0.04561229549

About Hefnerkerzen

The Hefnerkerze (HK) equals 0.920 cd (DIN 5031 conventional value). The German photometric standard unit from 1884 to 1942, defined by the luminous intensity of a Hefner lamp burning amyl acetate. Used as the official German standard before the adoption of the international candela. 1 HK = 0.920 cd.

About Violle

The violle (Vl) ≈ 20.17 cd is the first photometric unit not based on a flame source, proposed by Jules Violle in 1881 and adopted by the CGS system. Defined as the luminous intensity of 1 cm² of platinum at its solidification point (1 768 °C). Used historically in French and international photometry before 1948. 1 Vl ≈ 20.17 cd.

Quick Reference Table

Hefnerkerzen (HK)Violle (Vl)
1 HK0.0456123 Vl
2 HK0.0912246 Vl
5 HK0.228061 Vl
10 HK0.456123 Vl
25 HK1.14031 Vl
50 HK2.28061 Vl
100 HK4.56123 Vl

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