Luminous Intensity Converter
Convert between luminous intensity units
rate：1 cd = 0.001 kcd
Results in all units
866 cd| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Common | ||
| Candelas | cd | 866 |
| Millicandelas | mcd | 866,000 |
| Kilocandelas | kcd | 0.866 |
About Luminous Intensity Conversion
866 Candelas equals 0.866 Kilocandelas. The conversion rate is 1 cd = 0.001 kcd. You can switch to any other unit of this category above and see the result instantly.
This converter supports 3 units in total, including Candelas, Millicandelas, Kilocandelas, and covers metric, imperial and Chinese traditional systems.
Used in lighting design, LED specification, and photometry.
All values follow internationally accepted definitions and are rounded to the decimals you choose. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
History & Background
The candela was originally defined by the light of a candle.
Conversion Details
Luminous intensity measures the power emitted by a light source in a particular direction. The SI unit is the candela (cd).
Common conversions: 1 cd = 1,000 mcd.