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Convert Candelas to Kilocandelas

1 candela = 0.001 kilocandelas. Multiply the number of candelas by 0.001.

Result
0.001

1 cd = 0.001 kcd

Multiply the number of candelas by 0.001.

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Candelas to Kilocandelas table

CandelasKilocandelas
1 cd0.001 kcd
2 cd0.002 kcd
3 cd0.003 kcd
4 cd0.004 kcd
5 cd0.005 kcd
10 cd0.01 kcd
20 cd0.02 kcd
25 cd0.025 kcd
50 cd0.05 kcd
100 cd0.1 kcd
500 cd0.5 kcd
1000 cd1 kcd

About these units

The candela (cd) is an SI base or derived unit of luminous intensity.

The kilocandela (kcd) is a metric unit of luminous intensity, equal to 1,000 candelas.

Going the other way, 1 kilocandela = 1,000 candelas. Luminous intensity is how bright a light source looks in a particular direction, measured in candela, one of the seven SI base units. LED brightness is usually given in millicandela, and the older candlepower is treated as equal to one candela.

Frequently asked

How many kilocandelas are in a candela?
1 candela = 0.001 kilocandelas.
How do you convert candelas to kilocandelas?
Multiply the number of candelas by 0.001.
What is 10 cd in kcd?
10 cd = 0.01 kcd.

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