Candela to Millicandela Converter
1 candela is exactly 1000 millicandelas. Convert candelas (cd) to millicandelas (mcd) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
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Result
Candela to Millicandela conversion
1 cd = 1000 mcdone candela in millicandelas
1 mcd = 0.001 cdone millicandela in candelas
Candela (cd): SI base unit of luminous intensity, defined by fixing the luminous efficacy of 540 THz light at 683 lm/W.
Millicandela (mcd): One thousandth of a candela. LED brightness is usually given in mcd.
Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
How to convert candelas to millicandelas
To convert candelas to millicandelas, multiply the number of candelas by 1000.
Formula
mcd = cd × 1000
Examples
- 5 cd = 5 × 1000 = 5000 mcd
- 25 cd = 25 × 1000 = 25000 mcd
- 100 cd = 100 × 1000 = 100000 mcd
Candela to Millicandela conversion table
| Candela (cd) | Millicandela (mcd) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cd | 100 mcd |
| 0.5 cd | 500 mcd |
| 1 cd | 1000 mcd |
| 2 cd | 2000 mcd |
| 3 cd | 3000 mcd |
| 5 cd | 5000 mcd |
| 10 cd | 10000 mcd |
| 20 cd | 20000 mcd |
| 25 cd | 25000 mcd |
| 50 cd | 50000 mcd |
| 100 cd | 100000 mcd |
| 250 cd | 250000 mcd |
| 500 cd | 500000 mcd |
| 1000 cd | 1000000 mcd |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many millicandelas are in one candela?
- One candela is exactly 1000 millicandelas.
- How do I convert millicandelas to candelas?
- To convert millicandelas to candelas, multiply the number of millicandelas by 0.001. The formula is cd = mcd × 0.001.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 1000 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a candela or a millicandela?
- A candela is 1000 times larger than a millicandela. In other words, a millicandela is exactly 1/1000 of a candela.