Convert millicandelas to candlepowers
1 mcd = 0.00101936799185 cp — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.
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- 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 candlepowers
Multiply the number of millicandelas by 0.00101936799185 to get candlepowers.
Candlepower: The international candle, superseded by the candela in 1948.
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 |
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 |
Frequently asked
How many candlepowers are in a millicandela?
One millicandela equals 0.001019367992 candlepowers (mcd → cp). That figure is exact, not rounded.
How do you convert millicandelas to candlepowers?
Multiply the number of millicandelas by 0.00101936799185 to get candlepowers.
What is 1 cp in millicandelas?
One candlepower is 981 millicandelas.
What is 10 mcd in cp?
10 mcd = 0.010 193 68 cp.
What exactly is a candlepower?
The international candle, superseded by the candela in 1948.