Convert Megacandelas to Hefnerkerzen
Convert Megacandelas (Mcd) to Hefnerkerzen (HK) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
HK = Mcd × 1086956.522
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 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
| Megacandelas (Mcd) | Hefnerkerzen (HK) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mcd | 1086960 HK |
| 2 Mcd | 2173910 HK |
| 5 Mcd | 5434780 HK |
| 10 Mcd | 10869600 HK |
| 25 Mcd | 27173900 HK |
| 50 Mcd | 54347800 HK |
| 100 Mcd | 108696000 HK |