Convert Millilamberts to Millicandelas per square metre
Convert Millilamberts (mL) to Millicandelas per square metre (mcd/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mcd/m² = mL × 3183.098862
About Millilamberts
The millilambert (mL) equals 10/π cd/m² ≈ 3.183 cd/m². Historically used in the United States to specify projection screen luminance and oscilloscope phosphor brightness. A projection screen with luminance 1 mL ≈ 3.18 cd/m². Largely superseded by cd/m² and foot-lamberts in modern display standards. 1 mL = 10/π cd/m².
About Millicandelas per square metre
The millicandela per square metre (mcd/m²) equals 10⁻³ cd/m². The luminance of a moonless night sky is ~10⁻³ cd/m²; a quarter-moon sky ~10⁻² cd/m². OLED screens in deep-black mode and unlit LCD panels measure a few mcd/m². Also the range for very dim indicator lamps. 1 mcd/m² = 10⁻³ cd/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Millilamberts (mL) | Millicandelas per square metre (mcd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 3183.1 mcd/m² |
| 2 mL | 6366.2 mcd/m² |
| 5 mL | 15915.5 mcd/m² |
| 10 mL | 31831 mcd/m² |
| 25 mL | 79577.5 mcd/m² |
| 50 mL | 159155 mcd/m² |
| 100 mL | 318310 mcd/m² |