Convert Gigacandelas to Kilocandelas
Convert Gigacandelas (Gcd) to Kilocandelas (kcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kcd = Gcd × 1000000
About Gigacandelas
The gigacandela (Gcd) equals 10⁹ cd. The scale for extremely powerful directed beams and for astrophysical luminous intensity comparisons. A nuclear fireball at peak emission approaches this range; high-power pulsed laser outputs in the visible spectrum can reach Gcd-level peak intensity in the beam axis. 1 Gcd = 10⁹ cd.
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
| Gigacandelas (Gcd) | Kilocandelas (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gcd | 1000000 kcd |
| 2 Gcd | 2000000 kcd |
| 5 Gcd | 5000000 kcd |
| 10 Gcd | 10000000 kcd |
| 25 Gcd | 25000000 kcd |
| 50 Gcd | 50000000 kcd |
| 100 Gcd | 100000000 kcd |