Luminous Intensity Converter
Convert luminous intensity between candelas, millicandelas and candlepower.
Result
0.001cd
1 Millicandela = 0.001 Candela
1 mcd in every unit
| Candela | 0.001 cd |
| Millicandela | 1 mcd |
| Microcandela | 1,000 µcd |
| Kilocandela | 0.000001 kcd |
| Megacandela | 0.000000001 Mcd |
| Candlepower (modern) | 0.001 cp |
Show the work
Find the conversion factor from Millicandela to Candela
1 mcd = 0.001 cd
factor = 0.001 ÷ 1 = 0.001 cd per mcd
Multiply by the factor: mcd cancels, leaving cd
cd = mcd × (cd per mcd)
1 mcd × 0.001 cd per mcd = 0.001 cd
How it works
1 mcd = 0.001 cd, so cd = mcd × 0.001
Millicandela to Candela table
| Millicandela | Candela |
|---|---|
| 1 mcd | 0.001 cd |
| 2 mcd | 0.002 cd |
| 5 mcd | 0.005 cd |
| 10 mcd | 0.01 cd |
| 20 mcd | 0.02 cd |
| 50 mcd | 0.05 cd |
| 100 mcd | 0.1 cd |
| 1,000 mcd | 1 cd |
Questions
- How do I convert millicandela to candela?
- Multiply by 0.001. For example, 10 mcd = 0.01 cd.
- Which units does the luminous intensity converter support?
- Candela (cd), Millicandela (mcd), Microcandela (µcd), Kilocandela (kcd), Megacandela (Mcd), Candlepower (modern) (cp).
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