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