Convert Kilocandelas to Candelas
Convert Kilocandelas (kcd) to Candelas (cd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cd = kcd × 1000
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.
About Candelas
The candela (cd) is the SI base unit of luminous intensity. A standard wax candle emits ~1 cd; a 60 W incandescent bulb ~60 cd (assuming Lambertian emission); a 1 W white power LED ~100 cd peak in a 5° beam. Defined since 2019 by fixing K_cd = 683 lm/W at 540 THz. 1 cd = 1 lm/sr.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilocandelas (kcd) | Candelas (cd) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd | 1000 cd |
| 2 kcd | 2000 cd |
| 5 kcd | 5000 cd |
| 10 kcd | 10000 cd |
| 25 kcd | 25000 cd |
| 50 kcd | 50000 cd |
| 100 kcd | 100000 cd |