millicandela to picocandela
Convert millicandela (mcd) to picocandela (pcd). Use an editable luminous intensity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 mcd = 1,000,000,000 pcd
Conversion formula
One millicandela equals 1,000,000,000 picocandela. Multiply your value in millicandela by this factor to get picocandela. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 millicandela:5 × 1,000,000,000 = 5,000,000,000 pcd
Conversion table
| millicandela (mcd) | picocandela (pcd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10,000,000 |
| 0.1 | 100,000,000 |
| 1 | 1,000,000,000 |
| 2 | 2,000,000,000 |
| 5 | 5,000,000,000 |
| 10 | 10,000,000,000 |
| 25 | 25,000,000,000 |
| 50 | 50,000,000,000 |
| 100 | 100,000,000,000 |
| 1000 | 1e+12 |
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 picocandela is 1e-12 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 pcd?
Multiply the quantity in mcd by 1,000,000,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the picocandela 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.
