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Candela to Millicandela
Convert Candela to Millicandela and get the exact value instantly.
About this conversion
To convert Candela to Millicandela, multiply the number of Candela by 1000.
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) | Millicandela (mcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd | 1000 mcd |
| 2 cd | 2000 mcd |
| 5 cd | 5000 mcd |
| 10 cd | 10000 mcd |
| 100 cd | 100000 mcd |
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 Millicandela result
The amount in Millicandela 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 Millicandela are in one Candela?
- One Candela equals 1000 mcd. 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 Millicandela 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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