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Candela per square meter to kilocandela per square meter Conversion
1 candela per square meter (cd/m²) is equal to 0.001 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²).
1 cd/m² = 0.001 kcd/m²
or
1 kcd/m² = 1000 cd/m²
Formula
To convert a luminance from candela per square meter (cd/m²) to kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²), divide the luminance in candela per square meter by 1000
l(kcd/m²) = l(cd/m²) / 1000
Examples:
Convert 1 candela per square meter to kilocandela per square meter:
l(kcd/m²) = 1cd/m² / 1000 = 0.001 kcd/m²
Conversion table
| Candela per square meter (cd/m²) | Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/m² | 0.001 kcd/m² |
| 2 cd/m² | 0.002 kcd/m² |
| 3 cd/m² | 0.003 kcd/m² |
| 5 cd/m² | 0.005 kcd/m² |
| 10 cd/m² | 0.01 kcd/m² |
| 20 cd/m² | 0.02 kcd/m² |
| 25 cd/m² | 0.025 kcd/m² |
| 50 cd/m² | 0.05 kcd/m² |
| 100 cd/m² | 0.1 kcd/m² |
| 200 cd/m² | 0.2 kcd/m² |
| 250 cd/m² | 0.25 kcd/m² |
| 300 cd/m² | 0.3 kcd/m² |
| 500 cd/m² | 0.5 kcd/m² |
| 1000 cd/m² | 1 kcd/m² |
| Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) | Candela per square meter (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd/m² | 1000 cd/m² |
| 2 kcd/m² | 2000 cd/m² |
| 3 kcd/m² | 3000 cd/m² |
| 5 kcd/m² | 5000 cd/m² |
| 10 kcd/m² | 10000 cd/m² |
| 20 kcd/m² | 20000 cd/m² |
| 25 kcd/m² | 25000 cd/m² |
| 50 kcd/m² | 50000 cd/m² |
| 100 kcd/m² | 100000 cd/m² |
| 200 kcd/m² | 200000 cd/m² |
| 250 kcd/m² | 250000 cd/m² |
| 300 kcd/m² | 300000 cd/m² |
| 500 kcd/m² | 500000 cd/m² |
| 1000 kcd/m² | 1000000 cd/m² |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert candela per square meter to kilocandela per square meter?
Divide the value in candela per square meter by 1000 to get the result in kilocandela per square meter. For example, 5 cd/m² ÷ 1000 = 0.005 kcd/m².
How many kilocandela per square meter are in 1 candela per square meter?
1 candela per square meter (cd/m²) is equal to 0.001 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²).
How do I convert kilocandela per square meter back to candela per square meter?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in kilocandela per square meter by 1000 to get the result in candela per square meter.
How accurate is the candela per square meter to kilocandela per square meter conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
