Convert Hefnerkerzen to Megacandelas
Convert Hefnerkerzen (HK) to Megacandelas (Mcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Mcd = HK × 9.200000000e-7
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 Megacandelas
The megacandela (Mcd) equals 10⁶ cd. The range for powerful searchlights and lighthouse optics: a large maritime lighthouse lens emits 1-10 Mcd; military anti-aircraft searchlights of WWII reached 1-2 Mcd; modern LED lighthouse arrays 2-5 Mcd. 1 Mcd = 10⁶ cd.
Quick Reference Table
| Hefnerkerzen (HK) | Megacandelas (Mcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 HK | 9.2 × 10-7 Mcd |
| 2 HK | 1.84 × 10-6 Mcd |
| 5 HK | 4.6 × 10-6 Mcd |
| 10 HK | 9.2 × 10-6 Mcd |
| 25 HK | 2.3 × 10-5 Mcd |
| 50 HK | 4.6 × 10-5 Mcd |
| 100 HK | 9.2 × 10-5 Mcd |