How to use this converter
Choose your starting and destination units, then enter a value. Results update as you type. You can swap the direction and choose the displayed precision.
Example: Candelas to Millicandelas
value × 1000 = result
Here the starting unit is Candelas (cd) and the result is in Millicandelas (mcd). The calculator uses the catalog’s full factors before rounding the displayed result.
Worked examples
- 1 cd ≈ 1,000 mcd
- 10 cd ≈ 10,000 mcd
- 100 cd ≈ 100,000 mcd
Available luminous intensity options
Candelas (cd) · Millicandelas (mcd) · Kilocandelas (kcd) · Lumens per steradian (lm/sr)
Unit conventions
Luminous intensity is luminous flux per solid angle.
Frequently asked questions
Why can displayed results differ slightly?
Numeric results are rounded for display. Increase the precision setting to see more digits. Different unit conventions can also produce different results; check the complete unit label.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Use the swap control to reverse the selected units or bases.