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Candela per square foot to Candela per square inch Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square foot values into candela per square inch, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/ft^2 = 0.00694444444444444 cd/in^2
1 cd/in^2 = 144 cd/ft^2
Example: 100 cd/ft^2 = 0.694444444444444 cd/in^2
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Candela per square foot
One candela per square foot is equal to 1 / ft^2 candelas per square meter.
History: Square-foot area units are used in US customary lighting references.
Current use: Used for lighting, display, and photometric conversions involving square feet.
Also written as cd/ft^2.
Candela per square inch
One candela per square inch is equal to 1 / in^2 candelas per square meter.
History: Square-inch luminance units are useful for small bright emitting surfaces.
Current use: Used for compact sources, display elements, and legacy inch-based data.
Also written as cd/in^2.
Candela per square foot to Candela per square inch table
| Candela per square foot [cd/ft^2] | Candela per square inch [cd/in^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/ft^2 | 0.0000694444444444444 cd/in^2 |
| 0.1 cd/ft^2 | 0.000694444444444444 cd/in^2 |
| 1 cd/ft^2 | 0.00694444444444444 cd/in^2 |
| 2 cd/ft^2 | 0.0138888888888889 cd/in^2 |
| 5 cd/ft^2 | 0.0347222222222222 cd/in^2 |
| 10 cd/ft^2 | 0.0694444444444444 cd/in^2 |
| 20 cd/ft^2 | 0.138888888888889 cd/in^2 |
| 50 cd/ft^2 | 0.347222222222222 cd/in^2 |
| 100 cd/ft^2 | 0.694444444444444 cd/in^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square inch (cd/in^2) are in one Candela per square foot (cd/ft^2)?
One Candela per square foot equals 0.00694444444444444 Candela per square inch.
How do you convert Candela per square foot to Candela per square inch?
Multiply the Candela per square foot value by 0.00694444444444444 to get the result in Candela per square inch.
How do you convert Candela per square inch back to Candela per square foot?
Multiply the Candela per square inch value by 144 to get back to Candela per square foot.
What is 100 Candela per square foot in Candela per square inch?
100 Candela per square foot equals 0.694444444444444 Candela per square inch.
