Convert Megacandelas to Kilocandelas
Convert Megacandelas (Mcd) to Kilocandelas (kcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kcd = Mcd × 1000
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Megacandelas (Mcd) | Kilocandelas (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mcd | 1000 kcd |
| 2 Mcd | 2000 kcd |
| 5 Mcd | 5000 kcd |
| 10 Mcd | 10000 kcd |
| 25 Mcd | 25000 kcd |
| 50 Mcd | 50000 kcd |
| 100 Mcd | 100000 kcd |