Which luminous intensity units are supported?

The converter supports candela (cd), millicandela (mcd), and candlepower (cp).

What is the conversion from millicandela to candela?

One millicandela equals 0.001 candela.

What is the conversion from candlepower to candela?

One candlepower equals 0.981 candela.

Can I enter a negative value?

No. The value must be non-negative.

How many decimal places can I display?

You can choose from 0 to 10 decimal places.

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Examples

1. Indicator LED: 20 mcd to candela

Electronics designer

Background

An electronics designer has an indicator LED specification listed as 20 millicandela.

Problem

Convert the LED intensity to candela while retaining the equivalent values for reference.

How to use

Enter 20 as the value, select millicandela as the input unit, candela as the output unit, and use 6 decimal places.

Input unit: millicandela; Value: 20; Output unit: candela; Decimal places: 6

Outcome

The result is 0.02 candela. The full equivalents are 0.02 cd, 20 mcd, and 0.020387 cp.

2. Flashlight: 500 candlepower to candela

Lighting product reviewer

Background

A flashlight specification uses the older candlepower unit, with a stated intensity of 500 cp.

Problem

Express the specification in candela and millicandela for comparison.

How to use

Enter 500 as the value, select candlepower as the input unit, candela as the output unit, and set the required decimal places.

Input unit: candlepower; Value: 500; Output unit: candela; Decimal places: 6

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