Convert Kilocandelas to Microcandelas

Convert Kilocandelas (kcd) to Microcandelas (µcd) instantly and accurately.

Kilocandelas (kcd)
Microcandelas (µcd)

Conversion Formula

µcd = kcd × 1000000000

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 Microcandelas

The microcandela (µcd) equals 10⁻⁶ cd. LED indicators in standby or low-power mode: many SMD status LEDs operate at 1-100 µcd when current-limited to 10-100 µA. Also the typical sensitivity threshold of modern photomultiplier tube assemblies. 1 µcd = 10⁻⁶ cd.

Quick Reference Table

Kilocandelas (kcd)Microcandelas (µcd)
1 kcd1000000000 µcd
2 kcd2 × 109 µcd
5 kcd5 × 109 µcd
10 kcd1 × 1010 µcd
25 kcd2.5 × 1010 µcd
50 kcd5 × 1010 µcd
100 kcd1 × 1011 µcd

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