Convert Nanocandelas to Megacandelas

Convert Nanocandelas (ncd) to Megacandelas (Mcd) instantly and accurately.

Nanocandelas (ncd)
Megacandelas (Mcd)

Conversion Formula

Mcd = ncd × 1.000000000e-15

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 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

Nanocandelas (ncd)Megacandelas (Mcd)
1 ncd1 × 10-15 Mcd
2 ncd2 × 10-15 Mcd
5 ncd5 × 10-15 Mcd
10 ncd1 × 10-14 Mcd
25 ncd2.5 × 10-14 Mcd
50 ncd5 × 10-14 Mcd
100 ncd1 × 10-13 Mcd

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