Candelas to kilocandelas
Type a value in cd to get it in kcd instantly.
0.1kcd
That's 100× as bright as a candle flame, while a 100 W light bulb is 1.27× brighter. If it shone that brightly in every direction, it would give out about 1,257 lumens.
What it means
How bright is that?
Reference values are typical. Torches and headlights vary a lot with the shape of their beam.
The math
How to convert cd to kcd
To convert candelas to kilocandelas, multiply by 0.001.
Example: 100 cd × 0.001 = 0.1 kcd.
In the other direction, 1 kcd = 1,000 cd.
Every unit
Your intensity in every unit
Tables
cd to kcd conversion table
| cd | kcd |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd | 1×10⁻⁵ kcd |
| 0.1 cd | 0.0001 kcd |
| 1 cd | 0.001 kcd |
| 5 cd | 0.005 kcd |
| 10 cd | 0.01 kcd |
| 50 cd | 0.05 kcd |
| 100 cd | 0.1 kcd |
| 500 cd | 0.5 kcd |
| 1,000 cd | 1 kcd |
| 10,000 cd | 10 kcd |
kcd to cd conversion table
| kcd | cd |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kcd | 10 cd |
| 0.1 kcd | 100 cd |
| 1 kcd | 1,000 cd |
| 5 kcd | 5,000 cd |
| 10 kcd | 10,000 cd |
| 50 kcd | 50,000 cd |
| 100 kcd | 100,000 cd |
| 500 kcd | 500,000 cd |
| 1,000 kcd | 1,000,000 cd |
| 10,000 kcd | 10,000,000 cd |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many kcd is 1 cd?
- 1 cd is 0.001 kcd.
- How many kcd is 10 cd?
- 10 cd is 0.01 kcd.
- How many kcd is 100 cd?
- 100 cd is 0.1 kcd.
The units
About these units
Candelas (cd)
The SI unit of luminous intensity.
Kilocandelas (kcd)
For searchlights, headlights and beacons.
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