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Lux to Centimeter-candle Converter

Use this page to convert lux values into centimeter-candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 lx = 0.0001 cm*c

1 cm*c = 10,000 lx

Example: 500 lx = 0.05 cm*c

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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.

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.

Lux to Centimeter-candle table

Lux [lx]Centimeter-candle [cm*c]
0.01 lx0.000001 cm*c
0.1 lx0.00001 cm*c
1 lx0.0001 cm*c
2 lx0.0002 cm*c
5 lx0.0005 cm*c
10 lx0.001 cm*c
20 lx0.002 cm*c
50 lx0.005 cm*c
100 lx0.01 cm*c

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Centimeter-candle (cm*c) are in one Lux (lx)?

    One Lux equals 0.0001 Centimeter-candle.

  • How do you convert Lux to Centimeter-candle?

    Multiply the Lux value by 0.0001 to get the result in Centimeter-candle.

  • How do you convert Centimeter-candle back to Lux?

    Multiply the Centimeter-candle value by 10,000 to get back to Lux.

  • What is 500 Lux in Centimeter-candle?

    500 Lux equals 0.05 Centimeter-candle.