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Candela per square foot to Candela per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square foot values into candela per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/ft^2 = 10.7639104167097 cd/m^2
1 cd/m^2 = 0.09290304 cd/ft^2
Example: 100 cd/ft^2 = 1,076.39104167097 cd/m^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 meter
Candela per square meter measures luminous intensity per projected area.
History: Candela per square meter is the SI expression for luminance and is also called the nit.
Current use: Used for displays, lighting design, imaging, photometry, visual ergonomics, and optical engineering.
Also written as cd/m^2.
Candela per square foot to Candela per square meter table
| Candela per square foot [cd/ft^2] | Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/ft^2 | 0.107639104167097 cd/m^2 |
| 0.1 cd/ft^2 | 1.07639104167097 cd/m^2 |
| 1 cd/ft^2 | 10.7639104167097 cd/m^2 |
| 2 cd/ft^2 | 21.5278208334195 cd/m^2 |
| 5 cd/ft^2 | 53.8195520835486 cd/m^2 |
| 10 cd/ft^2 | 107.639104167097 cd/m^2 |
| 20 cd/ft^2 | 215.278208334194 cd/m^2 |
| 50 cd/ft^2 | 538.195520835486 cd/m^2 |
| 100 cd/ft^2 | 1,076.39104167097 cd/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square meter (cd/m^2) are in one Candela per square foot (cd/ft^2)?
One Candela per square foot equals 10.7639104167097 Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Candela per square foot to Candela per square meter?
Multiply the Candela per square foot value by 10.7639104167097 to get the result in Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Candela per square meter back to Candela per square foot?
Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.09290304 to get back to Candela per square foot.
What is 100 Candela per square foot in Candela per square meter?
100 Candela per square foot equals 1,076.39104167097 Candela per square meter.
