Convert Nanocandelas to Hefnerkerzen

Convert Nanocandelas (ncd) to Hefnerkerzen (HK) instantly and accurately.

Nanocandelas (ncd)
Hefnerkerzen (HK)

Conversion Formula

HK = ncd × 1.086956522e-9

About Nanocandelas

The nanocandela (ncd) equals 10⁻⁹ cd. The scale of extremely faint bioluminescence: a single luciferin-luciferase reaction emits around 1-10 ncd; dark-adapted firefly flashes peak at a few hundred ncd. Also the range for cooled avalanche-photodiode sensitivity characterisation. 1 ncd = 10⁻⁹ cd.

About Hefnerkerzen

The Hefnerkerze (HK) equals 0.920 cd (DIN 5031 conventional value). The German photometric standard unit from 1884 to 1942, defined by the luminous intensity of a Hefner lamp burning amyl acetate. Used as the official German standard before the adoption of the international candela. 1 HK = 0.920 cd.

Quick Reference Table

Nanocandelas (ncd)Hefnerkerzen (HK)
1 ncd1.087 × 10-9 HK
2 ncd2.174 × 10-9 HK
5 ncd5.435 × 10-9 HK
10 ncd1.087 × 10-8 HK
25 ncd2.717 × 10-8 HK
50 ncd5.435 × 10-8 HK
100 ncd1.087 × 10-7 HK

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