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Candela to Kilocandela
Convert Candela to Kilocandela and get the exact value instantly.
About this conversion
To convert Candela to Kilocandela, multiply the number of Candela by 0.001.
Luminous intensity — light emitted in a given direction — is the candela in SI, historically the candlepower, with millicandela and kilocandela for LEDs and searchlights.
Conversion table
| Candela (cd) | Kilocandela (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd | 0.001 kcd |
| 2 cd | 0.002 kcd |
| 5 cd | 0.005 kcd |
| 10 cd | 0.01 kcd |
| 100 cd | 0.1 kcd |
How to use this converter
- Enter your Candela value
Type any number into the Candela field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.
- Read the Kilocandela result
The amount in Kilocandela updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.
- Swap or keep exploring
Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.
Frequently asked
- How many Kilocandela are in one Candela?
- One Candela equals 0.001 kcd. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
- Is this converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
- Do you upload the numbers I enter?
- No. The Candela to Kilocandela conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
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