Convert Picocandelas to Microcandelas
Convert Picocandelas (pcd) to Microcandelas (µcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µcd = pcd × 1.000000000e-6
About Picocandelas
The picocandela (pcd) equals 10⁻¹² cd. A theoretical subunit used only in precision photometric standard traceability and single-photon detector characterisation. The faintest LED indicator in standby mode (~10 µcd) is one million times brighter. Appears in calibration chain documentation. 1 pcd = 10⁻¹² cd.
About Microcandelas
The microcandela (µcd) equals 10⁻⁶ cd. LED indicators in standby or low-power mode: many SMD status LEDs operate at 1-100 µcd when current-limited to 10-100 µA. Also the typical sensitivity threshold of modern photomultiplier tube assemblies. 1 µcd = 10⁻⁶ cd.
Quick Reference Table
| Picocandelas (pcd) | Microcandelas (µcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 pcd | 1 × 10-6 µcd |
| 2 pcd | 2 × 10-6 µcd |
| 5 pcd | 5 × 10-6 µcd |
| 10 pcd | 1 × 10-5 µcd |
| 25 pcd | 2.5 × 10-5 µcd |
| 50 pcd | 5 × 10-5 µcd |
| 100 pcd | 1 × 10-4 µcd |