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