The value of the new candle is such that the brightness of the full radiator at the temperature of solidification of platinum is 60 new candles per square centimetre.
| Unit | candela |
|---|---|
| Symbol | cd |
| Quantity | luminous intensity |
| Defining Constant | luminous efficacy |
| Defining Resolution |
CIPM Resolution 1 (1946) |
| Unit Type | SI base unit |
