Convert Hefnerkerzen to Kilocandelas
Convert Hefnerkerzen (HK) to Kilocandelas (kcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kcd = HK × 0.00092
About Hefnerkerzen
The Hefnerkerze (HK) equals 0.920 cd (DIN 5031 conventional value). The German photometric standard unit from 1884 to 1942, defined by the luminous intensity of a Hefner lamp burning amyl acetate. Used as the official German standard before the adoption of the international candela. 1 HK = 0.920 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
| Hefnerkerzen (HK) | Kilocandelas (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 HK | 0.00092 kcd |
| 2 HK | 0.00184 kcd |
| 5 HK | 0.0046 kcd |
| 10 HK | 0.0092 kcd |
| 25 HK | 0.023 kcd |
| 50 HK | 0.046 kcd |
| 100 HK | 0.092 kcd |