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