Convert Violle to Microcandelas

Convert Violle (Vl) to Microcandelas (µcd) instantly and accurately.

Violle (Vl)
Microcandelas (µcd)

Conversion Formula

µcd = Vl × 20170000

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 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

Violle (Vl)Microcandelas (µcd)
1 Vl20170000 µcd
2 Vl40340000 µcd
5 Vl100850000 µcd
10 Vl201700000 µcd
25 Vl504250000 µcd
50 Vl1.009 × 109 µcd
100 Vl2.017 × 109 µcd

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