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