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How many Mcd in 1 candela? The answer is 1.0E-6. We assume you are converting between megacandela and candela. You can view more details on each measurement unit: Mcd or candela The SI base unit for luminous intensity is the candela. 1 Mcd is equal to 1000000 candela. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between megacandelas and candelas. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of Mcd to candela

1 Mcd to candela = 1000000 candela

2 Mcd to candela = 2000000 candela

3 Mcd to candela = 3000000 candela

4 Mcd to candela = 4000000 candela

5 Mcd to candela = 5000000 candela

6 Mcd to candela = 6000000 candela

7 Mcd to candela = 7000000 candela

8 Mcd to candela = 8000000 candela

9 Mcd to candela = 9000000 candela

10 Mcd to candela = 10000000 candela


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Definition: Megacandela

The SI prefix "mega" represents a factor of 106, or in exponential notation, 1E6.

So 1 megacandela = 106 candelas.

The definition of a candela is as follows:

The candela (symbol: cd) is the SI base unit of luminous intensity. It is the power emitted by a light source in a particular direction, weighted by the luminosity function. A common candle emits light with a luminous intensity of roughly one candela. The candela is officially defined as the luminous intensity of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540×1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per steradian.


Definition: Candela

The candela (symbol: cd) is the SI base unit of luminous intensity. It is the power emitted by a light source in a particular direction, weighted by the luminosity function. A common candle emits light with a luminous intensity of roughly one candela. The candela is officially defined as the luminous intensity of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540×1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per steradian.


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