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Meter-candle to Candela steradian per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert meter-candle values into candela steradian per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 m*c = 1 cd*sr/m^2
1 cd*sr/m^2 = 1 m*c
Example: 500 m*c = 500 cd*sr/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.
Candela steradian per square meter
One candela steradian per square meter is equal to one lux.
History: Candela times steradian is dimensionally equivalent to lumen.
Current use: Used in photometric derivations and optical calculations.
Also written as cd*sr/m^2.
Meter-candle to Candela steradian per square meter table
| Meter-candle [m*c] | Candela steradian per square meter [cd*sr/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m*c | 0.01 cd*sr/m^2 |
| 0.1 m*c | 0.1 cd*sr/m^2 |
| 1 m*c | 1 cd*sr/m^2 |
| 2 m*c | 2 cd*sr/m^2 |
| 5 m*c | 5 cd*sr/m^2 |
| 10 m*c | 10 cd*sr/m^2 |
| 20 m*c | 20 cd*sr/m^2 |
| 50 m*c | 50 cd*sr/m^2 |
| 100 m*c | 100 cd*sr/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela steradian per square meter (cd*sr/m^2) are in one Meter-candle (m*c)?
One Meter-candle equals 1 Candela steradian per square meter.
How do you convert Meter-candle to Candela steradian per square meter?
Multiply the Meter-candle value by 1 to get the result in Candela steradian per square meter.
How do you convert Candela steradian per square meter back to Meter-candle?
Multiply the Candela steradian per square meter value by 1 to get back to Meter-candle.
What is 500 Meter-candle in Candela steradian per square meter?
500 Meter-candle equals 500 Candela steradian per square meter.