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Centimeter-candle to Phot Converter
Use this page to convert centimeter-candle values into phot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cm*c = 1 ph
1 ph = 1 cm*c
Example: 500 cm*c = 500 ph
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.
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.
Centimeter-candle to Phot table
| Centimeter-candle [cm*c] | Phot [ph] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm*c | 0.01 ph |
| 0.1 cm*c | 0.1 ph |
| 1 cm*c | 1 ph |
| 2 cm*c | 2 ph |
| 5 cm*c | 5 ph |
| 10 cm*c | 10 ph |
| 20 cm*c | 20 ph |
| 50 cm*c | 50 ph |
| 100 cm*c | 100 ph |
Frequently asked questions
How many Phot (ph) are in one Centimeter-candle (cm*c)?
One Centimeter-candle equals 1 Phot.
How do you convert Centimeter-candle to Phot?
Multiply the Centimeter-candle value by 1 to get the result in Phot.
How do you convert Phot back to Centimeter-candle?
Multiply the Phot value by 1 to get back to Centimeter-candle.
What is 500 Centimeter-candle in Phot?
500 Centimeter-candle equals 500 Phot.
