Convert Violle to Kilocandelas
Convert Violle (Vl) to Kilocandelas (kcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kcd = Vl × 0.02017
About Violle
The violle (Vl) ≈ 20.17 cd is the first photometric unit not based on a flame source, proposed by Jules Violle in 1881 and adopted by the CGS system. Defined as the luminous intensity of 1 cm² of platinum at its solidification point (1 768 °C). Used historically in French and international photometry before 1948. 1 Vl ≈ 20.17 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
| Violle (Vl) | Kilocandelas (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vl | 0.02017 kcd |
| 2 Vl | 0.04034 kcd |
| 5 Vl | 0.10085 kcd |
| 10 Vl | 0.2017 kcd |
| 25 Vl | 0.50425 kcd |
| 50 Vl | 1.0085 kcd |
| 100 Vl | 2.017 kcd |