Gigacandelas: conversions & definition
Gigacandelas (Gcd) represent luminous intensity. One unit equals 10^9 cd. The candela is the SI base unit of luminous intensity in a specified direction.
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Each row converts one Gcd. Open a converter to enter any value and see its formula, worked example and reference table. Results below are rounded to 10 significant digits.
| Convert to | Equivalent value | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Candelas (cd) | ≈ 1,000,000,000 | Convert Gcd to cd |
| Millicandelas (mcd) | ≈ 1e+12 | Convert Gcd to mcd |
| Kilocandelas (kcd) | ≈ 1,000,000 | Convert Gcd to kcd |
| Microcandelas (µcd) | ≈ 1e+15 | Convert Gcd to µcd |
| Megacandelas (Mcd) | ≈ 1,000 | Convert Gcd to Mcd |
| Nanocandelas (ncd) | ≈ 1e+18 | Convert Gcd to ncd |
| Centicandelas (ccd) | ≈ 100,000,000,000 | Convert Gcd to ccd |
| Decicandelas (dcd) | ≈ 10,000,000,000 | Convert Gcd to dcd |
| Hectocandelas (hcd) | ≈ 10,000,000 | Convert Gcd to hcd |
| Decacandelas (dacd) | ≈ 100,000,000 | Convert Gcd to dacd |
| Picocandelas (pcd) | ≈ 1e+21 | Convert Gcd to pcd |
| Teracandelas (Tcd) | ≈ 0.001 | Convert Gcd to Tcd |
| Femtocandelas (fcd) | ≈ 1e+24 | Convert Gcd to fcd |
| Petacandelas (Pcd) | ≈ 0.000001 | Convert Gcd to Pcd |
| Attocandelas (acd) | ≈ 1e+27 | Convert Gcd to acd |
| Exacandelas (Ecd) | ≈ 1e-9 | Convert Gcd to Ecd |
| Zeptocandelas (zcd) | ≈ 1e+30 | Convert Gcd to zcd |
| Zettacandelas (Zcd) | ≈ 1e-12 | Convert Gcd to Zcd |
| Yoctocandelas (ycd) | ≈ 1e+33 | Convert Gcd to ycd |
| Yottacandelas (Ycd) | ≈ 1e-15 | Convert Gcd to Ycd |
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