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Lumen per square centimeter steradian to Candela per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert lumen per square centimeter steradian values into candela per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lm/(cm^2*sr) = 10,000 cd/m^2
1 cd/m^2 = 0.0001 lm/(cm^2*sr)
Example: 100 lm/(cm^2*sr) = 1,000,000 cd/m^2
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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
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 to Candela per square meter table
| Lumen per square centimeter steradian [lm/(cm^2*sr)] | Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lm/(cm^2*sr) | 100 cd/m^2 |
| 0.1 lm/(cm^2*sr) | 1,000 cd/m^2 |
| 1 lm/(cm^2*sr) | 10,000 cd/m^2 |
| 2 lm/(cm^2*sr) | 20,000 cd/m^2 |
| 5 lm/(cm^2*sr) | 50,000 cd/m^2 |
| 10 lm/(cm^2*sr) | 100,000 cd/m^2 |
| 20 lm/(cm^2*sr) | 200,000 cd/m^2 |
| 50 lm/(cm^2*sr) | 500,000 cd/m^2 |
| 100 lm/(cm^2*sr) | 1,000,000 cd/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square meter (cd/m^2) are in one Lumen per square centimeter steradian (lm/(cm^2*sr))?
One Lumen per square centimeter steradian equals 10,000 Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Lumen per square centimeter steradian to Candela per square meter?
Multiply the Lumen per square centimeter steradian value by 10,000 to get the result in Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Candela per square meter back to Lumen per square centimeter steradian?
Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.0001 to get back to Lumen per square centimeter steradian.
What is 100 Lumen per square centimeter steradian in Candela per square meter?
100 Lumen per square centimeter steradian equals 1,000,000 Candela per square meter.