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Lumen per square foot to Centimeter-candle Converter
Use this page to convert lumen per square foot values into centimeter-candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lm/ft^2 = 0.00107639104167097 cm*c
1 cm*c = 929.0304 lm/ft^2
Example: 500 lm/ft^2 = 0.538195520835486 cm*c
Lumen per square foot
One lumen per square foot is equal to 1 / ft^2 lux.
History: Lumen per square foot is the dimensional form of the foot-candle.
Current use: Used in US lighting practice and illumination conversions.
Also written as lm/ft^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 foot to Centimeter-candle table
| Lumen per square foot [lm/ft^2] | Centimeter-candle [cm*c] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lm/ft^2 | 0.0000107639104167097 cm*c |
| 0.1 lm/ft^2 | 0.000107639104167097 cm*c |
| 1 lm/ft^2 | 0.00107639104167097 cm*c |
| 2 lm/ft^2 | 0.00215278208334195 cm*c |
| 5 lm/ft^2 | 0.00538195520835486 cm*c |
| 10 lm/ft^2 | 0.0107639104167097 cm*c |
| 20 lm/ft^2 | 0.0215278208334195 cm*c |
| 50 lm/ft^2 | 0.0538195520835486 cm*c |
| 100 lm/ft^2 | 0.107639104167097 cm*c |
Frequently asked questions
How many Centimeter-candle (cm*c) are in one Lumen per square foot (lm/ft^2)?
One Lumen per square foot equals 0.00107639104167097 Centimeter-candle.
How do you convert Lumen per square foot to Centimeter-candle?
Multiply the Lumen per square foot value by 0.00107639104167097 to get the result in Centimeter-candle.
How do you convert Centimeter-candle back to Lumen per square foot?
Multiply the Centimeter-candle value by 929.0304 to get back to Lumen per square foot.
What is 500 Lumen per square foot in Centimeter-candle?
500 Lumen per square foot equals 0.538195520835486 Centimeter-candle.
