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Meter-candle to Phot Converter
Use this page to convert meter-candle values into phot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 m*c = 0.0001 ph
1 ph = 10,000 m*c
Example: 500 m*c = 0.05 ph
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.
Phot
One phot is equal to 10000 lux.
History: The phot is a CGS photometric unit equal to one lumen per square centimeter.
Current use: Used mainly in older photometric tables and reference conversions.
Also written as ph.
Meter-candle to Phot table
| Meter-candle [m*c] | Phot [ph] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m*c | 0.000001 ph |
| 0.1 m*c | 0.00001 ph |
| 1 m*c | 0.0001 ph |
| 2 m*c | 0.0002 ph |
| 5 m*c | 0.0005 ph |
| 10 m*c | 0.001 ph |
| 20 m*c | 0.002 ph |
| 50 m*c | 0.005 ph |
| 100 m*c | 0.01 ph |
Frequently asked questions
How many Phot (ph) are in one Meter-candle (m*c)?
One Meter-candle equals 0.0001 Phot.
How do you convert Meter-candle to Phot?
Multiply the Meter-candle value by 0.0001 to get the result in Phot.
How do you convert Phot back to Meter-candle?
Multiply the Phot value by 10,000 to get back to Meter-candle.
What is 500 Meter-candle in Phot?
500 Meter-candle equals 0.05 Phot.