petacandela to megacandela
Convert petacandela (Pcd) to megacandela (Mcd). Use an editable luminous intensity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 Pcd = 1,000,000,000 Mcd
Conversion formula
One petacandela equals 1,000,000,000 megacandela. Multiply your value in petacandela by this factor to get megacandela. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 petacandela:5 × 1,000,000,000 = 5,000,000,000 Mcd
Conversion table
| petacandela (Pcd) | megacandela (Mcd) |
|---|---|
| 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 petacandela is 1e+15 base units; one megacandela is 1,000,000 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 Pcd to Mcd?
Multiply the quantity in Pcd 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 megacandela to petacandela 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.
