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