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Candela per square foot to Kilocandela per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square foot values into kilocandela per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/ft^2 = 0.0107639104167097 kcd/m^2
1 kcd/m^2 = 92.90304 cd/ft^2
Example: 100 cd/ft^2 = 1.07639104167097 kcd/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.
Kilocandela per square meter
One kilocandela per square meter is equal to 1000 candelas per square meter.
History: Kilocandela scaling keeps high luminance values easier to read.
Current use: Used for bright displays, signage, optical sources, and HDR-related measurements.
Also written as kcd/m^2.
Candela per square foot to Kilocandela per square meter table
| Candela per square foot [cd/ft^2] | Kilocandela per square meter [kcd/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/ft^2 | 0.000107639104167097 kcd/m^2 |
| 0.1 cd/ft^2 | 0.00107639104167097 kcd/m^2 |
| 1 cd/ft^2 | 0.0107639104167097 kcd/m^2 |
| 2 cd/ft^2 | 0.0215278208334195 kcd/m^2 |
| 5 cd/ft^2 | 0.0538195520835486 kcd/m^2 |
| 10 cd/ft^2 | 0.107639104167097 kcd/m^2 |
| 20 cd/ft^2 | 0.215278208334195 kcd/m^2 |
| 50 cd/ft^2 | 0.538195520835486 kcd/m^2 |
| 100 cd/ft^2 | 1.07639104167097 kcd/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m^2) are in one Candela per square foot (cd/ft^2)?
One Candela per square foot equals 0.0107639104167097 Kilocandela per square meter.
How do you convert Candela per square foot to Kilocandela per square meter?
Multiply the Candela per square foot value by 0.0107639104167097 to get the result in Kilocandela per square meter.
How do you convert Kilocandela per square meter back to Candela per square foot?
Multiply the Kilocandela per square meter value by 92.90304 to get back to Candela per square foot.
What is 100 Candela per square foot in Kilocandela per square meter?
100 Candela per square foot equals 1.07639104167097 Kilocandela per square meter.