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Kilocandela to candela Conversion
1 kilocandela (kcd) is equal to 1000 candela (cd).
1 kcd = 1000 cd
or
1 cd = 0.001 kcd
Formula
To convert a luminous intensity from kilocandela (kcd) to candela (cd), multiply the luminous intensity in kilocandela by 1000
l(cd) = l(kcd) × 1000
Examples:
Convert 1 kilocandela to candela:
l(cd) = 1kcd × 1000 = 1000 cd
Conversion table
| Kilocandela (kcd) | Candela (cd) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd | 1000 cd |
| 2 kcd | 2000 cd |
| 3 kcd | 3000 cd |
| 5 kcd | 5000 cd |
| 10 kcd | 10000 cd |
| 20 kcd | 20000 cd |
| 25 kcd | 25000 cd |
| 50 kcd | 50000 cd |
| 100 kcd | 100000 cd |
| 250 kcd | 250000 cd |
| 500 kcd | 500000 cd |
| 1000 kcd | 1000000 cd |
| Candela (cd) | Kilocandela (kcd) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd | 0.001 kcd |
| 2 cd | 0.002 kcd |
| 3 cd | 0.003 kcd |
| 5 cd | 0.005 kcd |
| 10 cd | 0.01 kcd |
| 20 cd | 0.02 kcd |
| 25 cd | 0.025 kcd |
| 50 cd | 0.05 kcd |
| 100 cd | 0.1 kcd |
| 250 cd | 0.25 kcd |
| 500 cd | 0.5 kcd |
| 1000 cd | 1 kcd |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilocandela to candela?
Multiply the value in kilocandela by 1000 to get the result in candela. For example, 5 kcd × 1000 = 5000 cd.
How many candela are in 1 kilocandela?
1 kilocandela (kcd) is equal to 1000 candela (cd).
How do I convert candela back to kilocandela?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in candela by 1000 to get the result in kilocandela.
How accurate is the kilocandela to candela 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:
