How to Convert Candelas to kcd
To convert candelas to kcd, divide the value by 1000.
The Formula
kcd = Candelas ÷ 1000
Key Fact
1 kilocandela = 1000 candelas
Tip: To convert kcd back to candelas, multiply by 1000.
Candelas to kcd
Convert candelas (cd) to kcd (kcd) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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kcd
1 cd = 0.001 kcd
Full precision:0.001 kcd
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 candelas to kcd, we divide by 1000 because one kilocandela equals exactly 1000 candelas.
1 kilocandela = 1000 candelas
Since there are 1000 candelas in every kilocandela, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 kcd
So 1 candelas = 0.001 kcd.
Quick check: 0.001 × 1000 = 1 candelas
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 cd = 0.001 kcd
1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001
1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001
Example 2: 5 cd = 0.005 kcd
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
Example 3: 10 cd = 0.01 kcd
10 ÷ 1000 = 0.01
10 ÷ 1000 = 0.01
Candelas to kcd Table
| Candelas | kcd |
|---|---|
| 1 cd | 0.001 kcd |
| 2 cd | 0.002 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 |
1 Candela in Other Units
| Unit | 1 cd = |
|---|---|
| Candela to Millicandela | 1000 mcd |
| Candelas to kcd | 0.001 kcd |
| Candela to Candlepower | 1.0194 cp |
| Candelas to HK | 1.1074 HK |
| Candelas to Carcel | 0.102669 Carcel |