Convert candlepowers to millicandelas
1 cp = 981 mcd — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.
981mcd
1 cp = 981 mcd
How to convert candlepowers to millicandelas
Multiply the number of candlepowers by 981 to get millicandelas.
The exact factor is 981 .
Candlepower: The international candle, superseded by the candela in 1948.
Candlepower to Millicandela conversion table
| Candlepowers (cp) | Millicandelas (mcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 cp | 981 |
| 2 cp | 1962 |
| 3 cp | 2943 |
| 5 cp | 4905 |
| 10 cp | 9810 |
| 20 cp | 19 620 |
| 25 cp | 24 525 |
| 50 cp | 49 050 |
| 100 cp | 98 100 |
| 250 cp | 245 250 |
| 500 cp | 490 500 |
| 1000 cp | 981 000 |
Millicandela to Candlepower conversion table
| Millicandelas (mcd) | Candlepowers (cp) |
|---|---|
| 1 mcd | 0.001 019 368 |
| 2 mcd | 0.002 038 736 |
| 3 mcd | 0.003 058 104 |
| 5 mcd | 0.005 096 84 |
| 10 mcd | 0.010 193 68 |
| 20 mcd | 0.020 387 36 |
| 25 mcd | 0.025 484 2 |
| 50 mcd | 0.050 968 4 |
| 100 mcd | 0.101 936 8 |
| 250 mcd | 0.254 842 |
| 500 mcd | 0.509 684 |
| 1000 mcd | 1.019 368 |
Frequently asked
How many millicandelas are in a candlepower?
One candlepower equals 981 millicandelas (cp → mcd). That figure is exact, not rounded.
How do you convert candlepowers to millicandelas?
Multiply the number of candlepowers by 981 to get millicandelas.
What is 1 mcd in candlepowers?
One millicandela is 0.001019367992 candlepowers.
What is 10 cp in mcd?
10 cp = 9810 mcd.
What exactly is a candlepower?
The international candle, superseded by the candela in 1948.