Convert Millicandelas to Kilocandelas
Convert Millicandelas (mcd) to Kilocandelas (kcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kcd = mcd × 1.000000000e-6
About Millicandelas
The millicandela (mcd) equals 10⁻³ cd. The most common unit in LED datasheets: a standard 3 mm through-hole LED has 5-500 mcd at 20 mA; a high-efficiency indicator LED 500-2 000 mcd; signal LEDs for visible-range indicators typically 10-200 mcd. The IEC standard range for low-current indicators. 1 mcd = 10⁻³ 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
| Millicandelas (mcd) | Kilocandelas (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 mcd | 1 × 10-6 kcd |
| 2 mcd | 2 × 10-6 kcd |
| 5 mcd | 5 × 10-6 kcd |
| 10 mcd | 1 × 10-5 kcd |
| 25 mcd | 2.5 × 10-5 kcd |
| 50 mcd | 5 × 10-5 kcd |
| 100 mcd | 1 × 10-4 kcd |