Convert Megacandelas to Candelas
Convert Megacandelas (Mcd) to Candelas (cd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cd = Mcd × 1000000
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.
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
| Megacandelas (Mcd) | Candelas (cd) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mcd | 1000000 cd |
| 2 Mcd | 2000000 cd |
| 5 Mcd | 5000000 cd |
| 10 Mcd | 10000000 cd |
| 25 Mcd | 25000000 cd |
| 50 Mcd | 50000000 cd |
| 100 Mcd | 100000000 cd |