Convert Megacandelas to Violle
Convert Megacandelas (Mcd) to Violle (Vl) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Vl = Mcd × 49578.58205
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 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
| Megacandelas (Mcd) | Violle (Vl) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mcd | 49578.6 Vl |
| 2 Mcd | 99157.2 Vl |
| 5 Mcd | 247893 Vl |
| 10 Mcd | 495786 Vl |
| 25 Mcd | 1239460 Vl |
| 50 Mcd | 2478930 Vl |
| 100 Mcd | 4957860 Vl |