Convert Kilocandelas to Violle
Convert Kilocandelas (kcd) to Violle (Vl) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Vl = kcd × 49.57858205
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 Violle
The violle (Vl) ≈ 20.17 cd is the first photometric unit not based on a flame source, proposed by Jules Violle in 1881 and adopted by the CGS system. Defined as the luminous intensity of 1 cm² of platinum at its solidification point (1 768 °C). Used historically in French and international photometry before 1948. 1 Vl ≈ 20.17 cd.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilocandelas (kcd) | Violle (Vl) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd | 49.5786 Vl |
| 2 kcd | 99.1572 Vl |
| 5 kcd | 247.893 Vl |
| 10 kcd | 495.786 Vl |
| 25 kcd | 1239.46 Vl |
| 50 kcd | 2478.93 Vl |
| 100 kcd | 4957.86 Vl |