Convert Millicandelas to Megacandelas

Convert Millicandelas (mcd) to Megacandelas (Mcd) instantly and accurately.

Millicandelas (mcd)
Megacandelas (Mcd)

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 mcd1 × 10-9 Mcd
2 mcd2 × 10-9 Mcd
5 mcd5 × 10-9 Mcd
10 mcd1 × 10-8 Mcd
25 mcd2.5 × 10-8 Mcd
50 mcd5 × 10-8 Mcd
100 mcd1 × 10-7 Mcd

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