Convert Hefnerkerzen to Megacandelas

Convert Hefnerkerzen (HK) to Megacandelas (Mcd) instantly and accurately.

Hefnerkerzen (HK)
Megacandelas (Mcd)

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 HK9.2 × 10-7 Mcd
2 HK1.84 × 10-6 Mcd
5 HK4.6 × 10-6 Mcd
10 HK9.2 × 10-6 Mcd
25 HK2.3 × 10-5 Mcd
50 HK4.6 × 10-5 Mcd
100 HK9.2 × 10-5 Mcd

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