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Lumen per square meter to Centimeter-candle Converter
Use this page to convert lumen per square meter values into centimeter-candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lm/m^2 = 0.0001 cm*c
1 cm*c = 10,000 lm/m^2
Example: 500 lm/m^2 = 0.05 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
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 to Centimeter-candle table
| Lumen per square meter [lm/m^2] | Centimeter-candle [cm*c] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lm/m^2 | 0.000001 cm*c |
| 0.1 lm/m^2 | 0.00001 cm*c |
| 1 lm/m^2 | 0.0001 cm*c |
| 2 lm/m^2 | 0.0002 cm*c |
| 5 lm/m^2 | 0.0005 cm*c |
| 10 lm/m^2 | 0.001 cm*c |
| 20 lm/m^2 | 0.002 cm*c |
| 50 lm/m^2 | 0.005 cm*c |
| 100 lm/m^2 | 0.01 cm*c |
Frequently asked questions
How many Centimeter-candle (cm*c) are in one Lumen per square meter (lm/m^2)?
One Lumen per square meter equals 0.0001 Centimeter-candle.
How do you convert Lumen per square meter to Centimeter-candle?
Multiply the Lumen per square meter value by 0.0001 to get the result in Centimeter-candle.
How do you convert Centimeter-candle back to Lumen per square meter?
Multiply the Centimeter-candle value by 10,000 to get back to Lumen per square meter.
What is 500 Lumen per square meter in Centimeter-candle?
500 Lumen per square meter equals 0.05 Centimeter-candle.