Convert candelas to kilocandelas
1 cd = 0.001 kcd — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.
0.001kcd
As a fraction: 1/1000
1 cd = 0.001 kcd
How to convert candelas to kilocandelas
Multiply the number of candelas by 0.001 to get kilocandelas.
The exact factor is 0.001 — as a fraction, 1/1000.
Candela to Kilocandela conversion table
| Candelas (cd) | Kilocandelas (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd | 0.001 |
| 2 cd | 0.002 |
| 3 cd | 0.003 |
| 5 cd | 0.005 |
| 10 cd | 0.01 |
| 20 cd | 0.02 |
| 25 cd | 0.025 |
| 50 cd | 0.05 |
| 100 cd | 0.1 |
| 250 cd | 0.25 |
| 500 cd | 0.5 |
| 1000 cd | 1 |
Kilocandela to Candela conversion table
| Kilocandelas (kcd) | Candelas (cd) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd | 1000 |
| 2 kcd | 2000 |
| 3 kcd | 3000 |
| 5 kcd | 5000 |
| 10 kcd | 10 000 |
| 20 kcd | 20 000 |
| 25 kcd | 25 000 |
| 50 kcd | 50 000 |
| 100 kcd | 100 000 |
| 250 kcd | 250 000 |
| 500 kcd | 500 000 |
| 1000 kcd | 1 000 000 |
Frequently asked
How many kilocandelas are in a candela?
One candela equals 0.001 kilocandelas (cd → kcd). That figure is exact, not rounded.
How do you convert candelas to kilocandelas?
Multiply the number of candelas by 0.001 to get kilocandelas.
What is 1 kcd in candelas?
One kilocandela is 1000 candelas.
What is 10 cd in kcd?
10 cd = 0.01 kcd.