Convert Violle to Millicandelas
Convert Violle (Vl) to Millicandelas (mcd) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mcd = Vl × 20170
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 Millicandelas
The millicandela (mcd) equals 10⁻³ cd. The most common unit in LED datasheets: a standard 3 mm through-hole LED has 5-500 mcd at 20 mA; a high-efficiency indicator LED 500-2 000 mcd; signal LEDs for visible-range indicators typically 10-200 mcd. The IEC standard range for low-current indicators. 1 mcd = 10⁻³ cd.
Quick Reference Table
| Violle (Vl) | Millicandelas (mcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vl | 20170 mcd |
| 2 Vl | 40340 mcd |
| 5 Vl | 100850 mcd |
| 10 Vl | 201700 mcd |
| 25 Vl | 504250 mcd |
| 50 Vl | 1008500 mcd |
| 100 Vl | 2017000 mcd |