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Convert Candelas to Millicandelas

1 candela = 1,000 millicandelas. Multiply the number of candelas by 1000.

Result
1,000

1 cd = 1,000 mcd

Multiply the number of candelas by 1000.

Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.

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Candelas to Millicandelas table

CandelasMillicandelas
1 cd1,000 mcd
2 cd2,000 mcd
3 cd3,000 mcd
4 cd4,000 mcd
5 cd5,000 mcd
10 cd10,000 mcd
20 cd20,000 mcd
25 cd25,000 mcd
50 cd50,000 mcd
100 cd100,000 mcd
500 cd500,000 mcd
1000 cd1,000,000 mcd

About these units

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

The millicandela (mcd) is a metric unit of luminous intensity, equal to 0.001 candelas.

Going the other way, 1 millicandela = 0.001 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 millicandelas are in a candela?
1 candela = 1,000 millicandelas.
How do you convert candelas to millicandelas?
Multiply the number of candelas by 1000.
What is 10 cd in mcd?
10 cd = 10,000 mcd.

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