Convert Candelas to Kilocandelas
Convert Candelas (cd) to Kilocandelas (kcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kcd = cd × 0.001
About Candelas
The candela (cd) is the SI base unit of luminous intensity. A standard wax candle emits ~1 cd; a 60 W incandescent bulb ~60 cd (assuming Lambertian emission); a 1 W white power LED ~100 cd peak in a 5° beam. Defined since 2019 by fixing K_cd = 683 lm/W at 540 THz. 1 cd = 1 lm/sr.
About Kilocandelas
The kilocandela (kcd) equals 1 000 cd. The range for high-intensity light sources: a 150 W PAR38 halogen floodlamp has a peak intensity ~1-2 kcd; automotive low-beam headlights ~2-3 kcd in the main beam axis; LED searchlights 5-50 kcd; xenon aircraft landing lights ~100 kcd. 1 kcd = 10³ cd.
Quick Reference Table
| Candelas (cd) | Kilocandelas (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd | 0.001 kcd |
| 2 cd | 0.002 kcd |
| 5 cd | 0.005 kcd |
| 10 cd | 0.01 kcd |
| 25 cd | 0.025 kcd |
| 50 cd | 0.05 kcd |
| 100 cd | 0.1 kcd |