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Kilocandela per square meter to candela per square meter Conversion
1 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) is equal to 1000 candela per square meter (cd/m²).
1 kcd/m² = 1000 cd/m²
or
1 cd/m² = 0.001 kcd/m²
Formula
To convert a luminance from kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) to candela per square meter (cd/m²), multiply the luminance in kilocandela per square meter by 1000
l(cd/m²) = l(kcd/m²) × 1000
Examples:
Convert 100 kilocandela per square meter to candela per square meter:
l(cd/m²) = 100kcd/m² × 1000 = 100000 cd/m²
Conversion table
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilocandela per square meter to candela per square meter?
Multiply the value in kilocandela per square meter by 1000 to get the result in candela per square meter. For example, 5 kcd/m² × 1000 = 5000 cd/m².
How many candela per square meter are in 1 kilocandela per square meter?
1 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) is equal to 1000 candela per square meter (cd/m²).
How do I convert candela per square meter back to kilocandela per square meter?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in candela per square meter by 1000 to get the result in kilocandela per square meter.
How accurate is the kilocandela per square meter to candela 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:
