hectocandela to candela
Convert hectocandela (hcd) to candela (cd). Use an editable luminous intensity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 hcd = 100 cd
Conversion formula
One hectocandela equals 100 candela. Multiply your value in hectocandela by this factor to get candela. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 hectocandela:5 × 100 = 500 cd
Conversion table
| hectocandela (hcd) | candela (cd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1000 | 100,000 |
About these measurements
Luminous intensity is visible-light output per unit solid angle in a direction.
The base reference used here is the candela. One hectocandela is 100 base units; one candela is 1 base units.
Important distinctions
Candela is a directional quantity and cannot be converted directly to lumens without geometry.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert hcd to cd?
Multiply the quantity in hcd by 100. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the candela to hectocandela converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
