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Lumen per square centimeter to Lux Converter
Use this page to convert lumen per square centimeter values into lux, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lm/cm^2 = 10,000 lx
1 lx = 0.0001 lm/cm^2
Example: 500 lm/cm^2 = 5,000,000 lx
Lumen per square centimeter
One lumen per square centimeter is equal to 10000 lux.
History: Square-centimeter area units are part of CGS-style photometric references.
Current use: Used for high illuminance or small-surface optical calculations.
Also written as lm/cm^2.
Lux
Lux measures luminous flux incident on a surface per square meter.
History: Lux is the SI unit for illumination or illuminance.
Current use: Used in lighting design, workplace standards, photography, displays, architecture, and safety guidelines.
Also written as lx.
Lumen per square centimeter to Lux table
| Lumen per square centimeter [lm/cm^2] | Lux [lx] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lm/cm^2 | 100 lx |
| 0.1 lm/cm^2 | 1,000 lx |
| 1 lm/cm^2 | 10,000 lx |
| 2 lm/cm^2 | 20,000 lx |
| 5 lm/cm^2 | 50,000 lx |
| 10 lm/cm^2 | 100,000 lx |
| 20 lm/cm^2 | 200,000 lx |
| 50 lm/cm^2 | 500,000 lx |
| 100 lm/cm^2 | 1,000,000 lx |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lux (lx) are in one Lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm^2)?
One Lumen per square centimeter equals 10,000 Lux.
How do you convert Lumen per square centimeter to Lux?
Multiply the Lumen per square centimeter value by 10,000 to get the result in Lux.
How do you convert Lux back to Lumen per square centimeter?
Multiply the Lux value by 0.0001 to get back to Lumen per square centimeter.
What is 500 Lumen per square centimeter in Lux?
500 Lumen per square centimeter equals 5,000,000 Lux.