# Candela

> The base unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units.

## Definition

* **Type:** Field
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.Rendering](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/rendering.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

```csharp
Candela = 1
```

### Remarks

For reference, a common wax candle emits light with a luminous intensity of roughly 1 candela.

Compatible light types: [LightType.Point](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/lighttype/point.md), [LightType.Spot](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/lighttype/spot.md), [LightType.Pyramid](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/lighttype/pyramid.md).

Additional Resources: [Light.lightUnit](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/light/lightunit.md), [light component](/engine/6000.0/manual/lighting-overview/lighting-birp/class-light.md).