millicandela to hectocandela
Convert millicandela (mcd) to hectocandela (hcd). Use an editable luminous intensity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 mcd = 0.00001 hcd
Conversion formula
One millicandela equals 0.00001 hectocandela. Multiply your value in millicandela by this factor to get hectocandela. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 millicandela:5 × 0.00001 = 0.00005 hcd
Conversion table
| millicandela (mcd) | hectocandela (hcd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1e-7 |
| 0.1 | 0.000001 |
| 1 | 0.00001 |
| 2 | 0.00002 |
| 5 | 0.00005 |
| 10 | 0.0001 |
| 25 | 0.00025 |
| 50 | 0.0005 |
| 100 | 0.001 |
| 1000 | 0.01 |
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 millicandela is 0.001 base units; one hectocandela is 100 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 mcd to hcd?
Multiply the quantity in mcd by 0.00001. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the hectocandela to millicandela 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.
