Convert Nanocandelas to Kilocandelas
Convert Nanocandelas (ncd) to Kilocandelas (kcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kcd = ncd × 1.000000000e-12
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 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
| Nanocandelas (ncd) | Kilocandelas (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 ncd | 1 × 10-12 kcd |
| 2 ncd | 2 × 10-12 kcd |
| 5 ncd | 5 × 10-12 kcd |
| 10 ncd | 1 × 10-11 kcd |
| 25 ncd | 2.5 × 10-11 kcd |
| 50 ncd | 5 × 10-11 kcd |
| 100 ncd | 1 × 10-10 kcd |