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