Convert Millicandelas to Megacandelas
Convert Millicandelas (mcd) to Megacandelas (Mcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Mcd = mcd × 1.000000000e-9
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Millicandelas (mcd) | Megacandelas (Mcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 mcd | 1 × 10-9 Mcd |
| 2 mcd | 2 × 10-9 Mcd |
| 5 mcd | 5 × 10-9 Mcd |
| 10 mcd | 1 × 10-8 Mcd |
| 25 mcd | 2.5 × 10-8 Mcd |
| 50 mcd | 5 × 10-8 Mcd |
| 100 mcd | 1 × 10-7 Mcd |