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Phot to Lumen per square centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert phot values into lumen per square centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 ph = 1 lm/cm^2
1 lm/cm^2 = 1 ph
Example: 500 ph = 500 lm/cm^2
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.
Lumen per square centimeter
One lumen per square centimeter is equal to 10000 lux.
History: Square-centimeter area units are part of CGS-style photometric references.
Current use: Used for high illuminance or small-surface optical calculations.
Also written as lm/cm^2.
Phot to Lumen per square centimeter table
| Phot [ph] | Lumen per square centimeter [lm/cm^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ph | 0.01 lm/cm^2 |
| 0.1 ph | 0.1 lm/cm^2 |
| 1 ph | 1 lm/cm^2 |
| 2 ph | 2 lm/cm^2 |
| 5 ph | 5 lm/cm^2 |
| 10 ph | 10 lm/cm^2 |
| 20 ph | 20 lm/cm^2 |
| 50 ph | 50 lm/cm^2 |
| 100 ph | 100 lm/cm^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm^2) are in one Phot (ph)?
One Phot equals 1 Lumen per square centimeter.
How do you convert Phot to Lumen per square centimeter?
Multiply the Phot value by 1 to get the result in Lumen per square centimeter.
How do you convert Lumen per square centimeter back to Phot?
Multiply the Lumen per square centimeter value by 1 to get back to Phot.
What is 500 Phot in Lumen per square centimeter?
500 Phot equals 500 Lumen per square centimeter.