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Langley to Joule per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert langley values into joule per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 Ly = 41,840 J/m^2
1 J/m^2 = 0.0000239005736137667 Ly
Example: 1000 Ly = 41,840,000 J/m^2
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Langley
One langley is equal to 41,840 joules per square meter.
History: The langley was named for Samuel Pierpont Langley and was widely used in solar radiation measurements.
Current use: Langley is mostly used for historical meteorology, solar radiation, and climatology references.
Also written as Ly.
Joule per square meter
Joule per square meter expresses heat energy distributed over an area.
History: Area-normalized heat units are used to compare radiant exposure and heat input across surfaces.
Current use: Joules per square meter are used in heat-transfer, radiation, solar exposure, and surface energy calculations.
Also written as J/m^2.
Langley to Joule per square meter table
| Langley [Ly] | Joule per square meter [J/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Ly | 418.4 J/m^2 |
| 0.1 Ly | 4,184 J/m^2 |
| 1 Ly | 41,840 J/m^2 |
| 2 Ly | 83,680 J/m^2 |
| 5 Ly | 209,200 J/m^2 |
| 10 Ly | 418,400 J/m^2 |
| 20 Ly | 836,800 J/m^2 |
| 50 Ly | 2,092,000 J/m^2 |
| 100 Ly | 4,184,000 J/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Joule per square meter (J/m^2) are in one Langley (Ly)?
One Langley equals 41,840 Joule per square meter.
How do you convert Langley to Joule per square meter?
Multiply the Langley value by 41,840 to get the result in Joule per square meter.
How do you convert Joule per square meter back to Langley?
Multiply the Joule per square meter value by 0.0000239005736137667 to get back to Langley.
What is 1000 Langley in Joule per square meter?
1000 Langley equals 41,840,000 Joule per square meter.