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
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1 mcd = 0.001 cd
Show this value in all 7 luminous intensity units
- Kilocandelas kcd 0.000 001
- Candelas cd 0.001
- Millicandelas mcd 1
- Microcandelas µcd 1000
- Candlepowers cp 0.001 019 367 991 85
- Hefnerkerzes HK 0.001 107 419 712 07
- Lumen per steradians lm/sr 0.001
Every row is Millicandela (mcd) converted through the candela, in exact rational arithmetic.
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.