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Candela per square inch to Candela per square foot Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square inch values into candela per square foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/in^2 = 144 cd/ft^2
1 cd/ft^2 = 0.00694444444444444 cd/in^2
Example: 100 cd/in^2 = 14,400 cd/ft^2
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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
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 to Candela per square foot table
| Candela per square inch [cd/in^2] | Candela per square foot [cd/ft^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/in^2 | 1.44 cd/ft^2 |
| 0.1 cd/in^2 | 14.4 cd/ft^2 |
| 1 cd/in^2 | 144 cd/ft^2 |
| 2 cd/in^2 | 288 cd/ft^2 |
| 5 cd/in^2 | 720 cd/ft^2 |
| 10 cd/in^2 | 1,440 cd/ft^2 |
| 20 cd/in^2 | 2,880 cd/ft^2 |
| 50 cd/in^2 | 7,200 cd/ft^2 |
| 100 cd/in^2 | 14,400 cd/ft^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square foot (cd/ft^2) are in one Candela per square inch (cd/in^2)?
One Candela per square inch equals 144 Candela per square foot.
How do you convert Candela per square inch to Candela per square foot?
Multiply the Candela per square inch value by 144 to get the result in Candela per square foot.
How do you convert Candela per square foot back to Candela per square inch?
Multiply the Candela per square foot value by 0.00694444444444444 to get back to Candela per square inch.
What is 100 Candela per square inch in Candela per square foot?
100 Candela per square inch equals 14,400 Candela per square foot.
