How to convert candelas to millicandelas
mcd = cd × 1,000Multiply the value in candelas by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).
A candela is larger than a millicandela: one candela contains 1,000 millicandelas.
Worked examples
- 1 candela1 cd × 1,000 = 1,000 mcd
- 5 candelas5 cd × 1,000 = 5,000 mcd
- 10 candelas10 cd × 1,000 = 10,000 mcd
- 20 candelas20 cd × 1,000 = 20,000 mcd
- 100 candelas100 cd × 1,000 = 100,000 mcd
Candelas to millicandelas conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Candelas (cd) | Millicandelas (mcd) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cd | 100 mcd |
| 0.25 cd | 250 mcd |
| 0.5 cd | 500 mcd |
| 1 cd | 1,000 mcd |
| 2 cd | 2,000 mcd |
| 3 cd | 3,000 mcd |
| 4 cd | 4,000 mcd |
| 5 cd | 5,000 mcd |
| 6 cd | 6,000 mcd |
| 7 cd | 7,000 mcd |
| 8 cd | 8,000 mcd |
| 9 cd | 9,000 mcd |
| 10 cd | 10,000 mcd |
| Candelas (cd) | Millicandelas (mcd) |
|---|---|
| 12 cd | 12,000 mcd |
| 15 cd | 15,000 mcd |
| 20 cd | 20,000 mcd |
| 25 cd | 25,000 mcd |
| 30 cd | 30,000 mcd |
| 40 cd | 40,000 mcd |
| 50 cd | 50,000 mcd |
| 75 cd | 75,000 mcd |
| 100 cd | 100,000 mcd |
| 250 cd | 250,000 mcd |
| 500 cd | 500,000 mcd |
| 1,000 cd | 1,000,000 mcd |
About the units
Candela (cd)
The SI base unit of luminous intensity, defined via a luminous efficacy of 683 lm/W at 540 THz.
Millicandela (mcd)
The millicandela (mcd) is a unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units (SI). One millicandela equals 0.001 candelas (cd).
Frequently asked questions
How many millicandelas are in one candela?
There are 1,000 millicandelas in one candela, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert candelas to millicandelas?
Multiply the number of candelas by 1,000. For example, 10 cd × 1,000 = 10,000 mcd.
How many candelas are in one millicandela?
One millicandela equals 0.001 candelas. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000.
What is 10 candelas in millicandelas?
10 cd = 10,000 mcd.
Is this cd to mcd converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.