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