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Candela per square meter to Lumen per square centimeter steradian Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square meter values into lumen per square centimeter steradian, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/m^2 = 0.0001 lm/(cm^2*sr)
1 lm/(cm^2*sr) = 10,000 cd/m^2
Example: 100 cd/m^2 = 0.01 lm/(cm^2*sr)
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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.
Lumen per square centimeter steradian
One lumen per square centimeter steradian is equal to 10000 candelas per square meter.
History: This unit combines luminous flux, solid angle, and centimeter-scale area.
Current use: Used for legacy or small-area photometric references.
Also written as lm/(cm^2*sr).
Candela per square meter to Lumen per square centimeter steradian table
| Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] | Lumen per square centimeter steradian [lm/(cm^2*sr)] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/m^2 | 0.000001 lm/(cm^2*sr) |
| 0.1 cd/m^2 | 0.00001 lm/(cm^2*sr) |
| 1 cd/m^2 | 0.0001 lm/(cm^2*sr) |
| 2 cd/m^2 | 0.0002 lm/(cm^2*sr) |
| 5 cd/m^2 | 0.0005 lm/(cm^2*sr) |
| 10 cd/m^2 | 0.001 lm/(cm^2*sr) |
| 20 cd/m^2 | 0.002 lm/(cm^2*sr) |
| 50 cd/m^2 | 0.005 lm/(cm^2*sr) |
| 100 cd/m^2 | 0.01 lm/(cm^2*sr) |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lumen per square centimeter steradian (lm/(cm^2*sr)) are in one Candela per square meter (cd/m^2)?
One Candela per square meter equals 0.0001 Lumen per square centimeter steradian.
How do you convert Candela per square meter to Lumen per square centimeter steradian?
Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.0001 to get the result in Lumen per square centimeter steradian.
How do you convert Lumen per square centimeter steradian back to Candela per square meter?
Multiply the Lumen per square centimeter steradian value by 10,000 to get back to Candela per square meter.
What is 100 Candela per square meter in Lumen per square centimeter steradian?
100 Candela per square meter equals 0.01 Lumen per square centimeter steradian.