How to convert candlepower to millicandelas
mcd = cp × 1,000Multiply the value in candlepower by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).
A candlepower is larger than a millicandela: one candlepower contains 1,000 millicandelas.
Worked examples
- 1 candlepower (modern)1 cp × 1,000 = 1,000 mcd
- 5 candlepower5 cp × 1,000 = 5,000 mcd
- 10 candlepower10 cp × 1,000 = 10,000 mcd
- 20 candlepower20 cp × 1,000 = 20,000 mcd
- 100 candlepower100 cp × 1,000 = 100,000 mcd
Candlepower to millicandelas conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Candlepower (cp) | Millicandelas (mcd) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cp | 100 mcd |
| 0.25 cp | 250 mcd |
| 0.5 cp | 500 mcd |
| 1 cp | 1,000 mcd |
| 2 cp | 2,000 mcd |
| 3 cp | 3,000 mcd |
| 4 cp | 4,000 mcd |
| 5 cp | 5,000 mcd |
| 6 cp | 6,000 mcd |
| 7 cp | 7,000 mcd |
| 8 cp | 8,000 mcd |
| 9 cp | 9,000 mcd |
| 10 cp | 10,000 mcd |
| Candlepower (cp) | Millicandelas (mcd) |
|---|---|
| 12 cp | 12,000 mcd |
| 15 cp | 15,000 mcd |
| 20 cp | 20,000 mcd |
| 25 cp | 25,000 mcd |
| 30 cp | 30,000 mcd |
| 40 cp | 40,000 mcd |
| 50 cp | 50,000 mcd |
| 75 cp | 75,000 mcd |
| 100 cp | 100,000 mcd |
| 250 cp | 250,000 mcd |
| 500 cp | 500,000 mcd |
| 1,000 cp | 1,000,000 mcd |
About the units
Candlepower (cp)
Modern candlepower is equal to one candela. One candlepower equals 1 candela (cd).
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 candlepower?
There are 1,000 millicandelas in one candlepower, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert candlepower to millicandelas?
Multiply the number of candlepower by 1,000. For example, 10 cp × 1,000 = 10,000 mcd.
How many candlepower are in one millicandela?
One millicandela equals 0.001 candlepower. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000.
What is 10 candlepower in millicandelas?
10 cp = 10,000 mcd.
Is this cp 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.