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Candela steradian per square meter to Phot Converter
Use this page to convert candela steradian per square meter values into phot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd*sr/m^2 = 0.0001 ph
1 ph = 10,000 cd*sr/m^2
Example: 500 cd*sr/m^2 = 0.05 ph
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.
Phot
One phot is equal to 10000 lux.
History: The phot is a CGS photometric unit equal to one lumen per square centimeter.
Current use: Used mainly in older photometric tables and reference conversions.
Also written as ph.
Candela steradian per square meter to Phot table
| Candela steradian per square meter [cd*sr/m^2] | Phot [ph] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.000001 ph |
| 0.1 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.00001 ph |
| 1 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.0001 ph |
| 2 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.0002 ph |
| 5 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.0005 ph |
| 10 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.001 ph |
| 20 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.002 ph |
| 50 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.005 ph |
| 100 cd*sr/m^2 | 0.01 ph |
Frequently asked questions
How many Phot (ph) are in one Candela steradian per square meter (cd*sr/m^2)?
One Candela steradian per square meter equals 0.0001 Phot.
How do you convert Candela steradian per square meter to Phot?
Multiply the Candela steradian per square meter value by 0.0001 to get the result in Phot.
How do you convert Phot back to Candela steradian per square meter?
Multiply the Phot value by 10,000 to get back to Candela steradian per square meter.
What is 500 Candela steradian per square meter in Phot?
500 Candela steradian per square meter equals 0.05 Phot.