Convert Kilocandelas to Hefnerkerzen
Convert Kilocandelas (kcd) to Hefnerkerzen (HK) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
HK = kcd × 1086.956522
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilocandelas (kcd) | Hefnerkerzen (HK) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd | 1086.96 HK |
| 2 kcd | 2173.91 HK |
| 5 kcd | 5434.78 HK |
| 10 kcd | 10869.6 HK |
| 25 kcd | 27173.9 HK |
| 50 kcd | 54347.8 HK |
| 100 kcd | 108696 HK |