Convert Millicandelas to Candelas
1 millicandela = 0.001 candelas. Multiply the number of millicandelas by 0.001.
Millicandelas to Candelas table
| Millicandelas | Candelas |
|---|---|
| 1 mcd | 0.001 cd |
| 2 mcd | 0.002 cd |
| 3 mcd | 0.003 cd |
| 4 mcd | 0.004 cd |
| 5 mcd | 0.005 cd |
| 10 mcd | 0.01 cd |
| 20 mcd | 0.02 cd |
| 25 mcd | 0.025 cd |
| 50 mcd | 0.05 cd |
| 100 mcd | 0.1 cd |
| 500 mcd | 0.5 cd |
| 1000 mcd | 1 cd |
About these units
The millicandela (mcd) is a metric unit of luminous intensity, equal to 0.001 candelas.
The candela (cd) is an SI base or derived unit of luminous intensity.
Going the other way, 1 candela = 1,000 millicandelas. 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 candelas are in a millicandela?
- 1 millicandela = 0.001 candelas.
- How do you convert millicandelas to candelas?
- Multiply the number of millicandelas by 0.001.
- What is 10 mcd in cd?
- 10 mcd = 0.01 cd.