The candela is a base unit of the International System of Units

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Is it true that the candela is a base unit of the International System of Units?

Yes. Multiple authoritative sources confirm that the candela is a base unit of the International System of Units (SI) used for measuring luminous intensity.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Wikipedia: Candle

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Wikipedia: Candle. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candle

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nist.gov: Candela

Explicitly calls the candela the SI's base unit for photometry.

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nist.gov: Candela | NIST. (n.d.). nist.gov. https://www.nist.gov/si-redefinition/candela

en.wikipedia.org: Candela

Confirms the candela is the SI unit of luminous intensity.

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en.wikipedia.org: Candela. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candela

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