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Centimeter-candle to Lumen per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert centimeter-candle values into lumen per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cm*c = 10,000 lm/m^2
1 lm/m^2 = 0.0001 cm*c
Example: 500 cm*c = 5,000,000 lm/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.
Lumen per square meter
One lumen per square meter is equal to one lux.
History: Lux is defined as lumen per square meter.
Current use: Used for direct illumination calculations and lighting design.
Also written as lm/m^2.
Centimeter-candle to Lumen per square meter table
| Centimeter-candle [cm*c] | Lumen per square meter [lm/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm*c | 100 lm/m^2 |
| 0.1 cm*c | 1,000 lm/m^2 |
| 1 cm*c | 10,000 lm/m^2 |
| 2 cm*c | 20,000 lm/m^2 |
| 5 cm*c | 50,000 lm/m^2 |
| 10 cm*c | 100,000 lm/m^2 |
| 20 cm*c | 200,000 lm/m^2 |
| 50 cm*c | 500,000 lm/m^2 |
| 100 cm*c | 1,000,000 lm/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lumen per square meter (lm/m^2) are in one Centimeter-candle (cm*c)?
One Centimeter-candle equals 10,000 Lumen per square meter.
How do you convert Centimeter-candle to Lumen per square meter?
Multiply the Centimeter-candle value by 10,000 to get the result in Lumen per square meter.
How do you convert Lumen per square meter back to Centimeter-candle?
Multiply the Lumen per square meter value by 0.0001 to get back to Centimeter-candle.
What is 500 Centimeter-candle in Lumen per square meter?
500 Centimeter-candle equals 5,000,000 Lumen per square meter.