Convert Kilocandelas to Megacandelas
Convert Kilocandelas (kcd) to Megacandelas (Mcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Mcd = kcd × 0.001
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 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
| Kilocandelas (kcd) | Megacandelas (Mcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd | 0.001 Mcd |
| 2 kcd | 0.002 Mcd |
| 5 kcd | 0.005 Mcd |
| 10 kcd | 0.01 Mcd |
| 25 kcd | 0.025 Mcd |
| 50 kcd | 0.05 Mcd |
| 100 kcd | 0.1 Mcd |