Luminous Intensity Converter
Convert between candelas, lumens per steradian, and more
How to Use
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Enter a luminous intensity value in any input field
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All other units update automatically in real-time
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Essential for lighting design and photometry
Conversion Formulas
cd → mcd: mcd = cd × 1000
cd → kcd: kcd = cd ÷ 1000
mcd → cd: cd = mcd ÷ 1000
kcd → cd: cd = kcd × 1000
FAQ
What is luminous intensity?
Luminous intensity is the measure of the power of light emitted in a particular direction. It's measured in candelas (cd), which equals lumens per steradian (lm/sr).
What's the difference between candela and lumen?
Candela measures intensity in a specific direction, while lumen measures total light output. 1 cd = 1 lm/sr.
What units are supported?
This converter supports candelas (cd), lumens per steradian (lm/sr), millicandelas (mcd), kilocandelas (kcd), microcandelas (µcd), and decicandelas (dcd).