Millicandela to Candela

Convert mcd (mcd) to candelas (cd) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

mcd (mcd)

mcd

Candelas (cd)

1 mcd = 0.001 cd

Full precision:0.001 cd

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 mcd to candelas, we divide by 1000 because one candela equals exactly 1000 mcd.

1 candela = 1000 mcd

Since there are 1000 mcd in every candela, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 candelas

So 1 mcd = 0.001 candelas.

✓Quick check: 0.001 × 1000 = 1 mcd

How to Convert mcd to Candelas

To convert mcd to candelas, divide the value by 1000.

Candelas = mcd ÷ 1000

1 candela = 1000 mcd

Tip: To convert candelas back to mcd, multiply by 1000.

Example 1: 1 mcd = 0.001 cd
1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001

Example 2: 5 mcd = 0.005 cd
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005

Example 3: 10 mcd = 0.01 cd
10 ÷ 1000 = 0.01