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Candela steradian per square meter to Centimeter-candle Converter
Use this page to convert candela steradian per square meter values into centimeter-candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd*sr/m^2 = 0.0001 cm*c
1 cm*c = 10,000 cd*sr/m^2
Example: 500 cd*sr/m^2 = 0.05 cm*c
Candela steradian per square meter
One candela steradian per square meter is equal to one lux.
History: Candela times steradian is dimensionally equivalent to lumen.
Current use: Used in photometric derivations and optical calculations.
Also written as cd*sr/m^2.
Centimeter-candle
One centimeter-candle is equal to 10000 lux.
History: Centimeter-candle comes from candle illumination at centimeter-scale distance references.
Current use: Used mostly for historical photometric conversions.
Also written as cm*c.
Candela steradian per square meter to Centimeter-candle table
| Candela steradian per square meter [cd*sr/m^2] | Centimeter-candle [cm*c] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.000001 cm*c |
| 0.1 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.00001 cm*c |
| 1 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.0001 cm*c |
| 2 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.0002 cm*c |
| 5 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.0005 cm*c |
| 10 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.001 cm*c |
| 20 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.002 cm*c |
| 50 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.005 cm*c |
| 100 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.01 cm*c |
Frequently asked questions
How many Centimeter-candle (cm*c) are in one Candela steradian per square meter (cd*sr/m^2)?
One Candela steradian per square meter equals 0.0001 Centimeter-candle.
How do you convert Candela steradian per square meter to Centimeter-candle?
Multiply the Candela steradian per square meter value by 0.0001 to get the result in Centimeter-candle.
How do you convert Centimeter-candle back to Candela steradian per square meter?
Multiply the Centimeter-candle value by 10,000 to get back to Candela steradian per square meter.
What is 500 Candela steradian per square meter in Centimeter-candle?
500 Candela steradian per square meter equals 0.05 Centimeter-candle.