Convert Hefnerkerzen to Kilocandelas

Convert Hefnerkerzen (HK) to Kilocandelas (kcd) instantly and accurately.

Hefnerkerzen (HK)
Kilocandelas (kcd)

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 HK0.00092 kcd
2 HK0.00184 kcd
5 HK0.0046 kcd
10 HK0.0092 kcd
25 HK0.023 kcd
50 HK0.046 kcd
100 HK0.092 kcd

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