How to convert millicandelas to candlepower
cp = mcd × 0.001Multiply the value in millicandelas by 0.001. To go the other way, multiply by 1,000 (or divide by 0.001).
A millicandela is smaller than a candlepower: it takes 1,000 millicandelas to make one candlepower.
Worked examples
- 1 millicandela1 mcd × 0.001 = 0.001 cp
- 5 millicandelas5 mcd × 0.001 = 0.005 cp
- 10 millicandelas10 mcd × 0.001 = 0.01 cp
- 20 millicandelas20 mcd × 0.001 = 0.02 cp
- 100 millicandelas100 mcd × 0.001 = 0.1 cp
Millicandelas to candlepower conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Millicandelas (mcd) | Candlepower (cp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mcd | 0.0001 cp |
| 0.25 mcd | 0.00025 cp |
| 0.5 mcd | 0.0005 cp |
| 1 mcd | 0.001 cp |
| 2 mcd | 0.002 cp |
| 3 mcd | 0.003 cp |
| 4 mcd | 0.004 cp |
| 5 mcd | 0.005 cp |
| 6 mcd | 0.006 cp |
| 7 mcd | 0.007 cp |
| 8 mcd | 0.008 cp |
| 9 mcd | 0.009 cp |
| 10 mcd | 0.01 cp |
| Millicandelas (mcd) | Candlepower (cp) |
|---|---|
| 12 mcd | 0.012 cp |
| 15 mcd | 0.015 cp |
| 20 mcd | 0.02 cp |
| 25 mcd | 0.025 cp |
| 30 mcd | 0.03 cp |
| 40 mcd | 0.04 cp |
| 50 mcd | 0.05 cp |
| 75 mcd | 0.075 cp |
| 100 mcd | 0.1 cp |
| 250 mcd | 0.25 cp |
| 500 mcd | 0.5 cp |
| 1,000 mcd | 1 cp |
About the units
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).
Candlepower (cp)
Modern candlepower is equal to one candela. One candlepower equals 1 candela (cd).
Frequently asked questions
How many candlepower are in one millicandela?
There are 0.001 candlepower in one millicandela, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert millicandelas to candlepower?
Multiply the number of millicandelas by 0.001. For example, 10 mcd × 0.001 = 0.01 cp.
How many millicandelas are in one candlepower?
One candlepower equals 1,000 millicandelas. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.001.
What is 10 millicandelas in candlepower?
10 mcd = 0.01 cp.
Is this mcd to cp 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.