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Lumen per square foot steradian to Candela per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert lumen per square foot steradian values into candela per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lm/(ft^2*sr) = 10.7639104167097 cd/m^2
1 cd/m^2 = 0.09290304 lm/(ft^2*sr)
Example: 100 lm/(ft^2*sr) = 1,076.39104167097 cd/m^2
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Lumen per square foot steradian
One lumen per square foot steradian is equal to 1 / ft^2 candelas per square meter.
History: This form is equivalent to candela per square foot.
Current use: Used for US customary lighting and optical calculations.
Also written as lm/(ft^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 foot steradian to Candela per square meter table
| Lumen per square foot steradian [lm/(ft^2*sr)] | Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lm/(ft^2*sr) | 0.107639104167097 cd/m^2 |
| 0.1 lm/(ft^2*sr) | 1.07639104167097 cd/m^2 |
| 1 lm/(ft^2*sr) | 10.7639104167097 cd/m^2 |
| 2 lm/(ft^2*sr) | 21.5278208334195 cd/m^2 |
| 5 lm/(ft^2*sr) | 53.8195520835486 cd/m^2 |
| 10 lm/(ft^2*sr) | 107.639104167097 cd/m^2 |
| 20 lm/(ft^2*sr) | 215.278208334194 cd/m^2 |
| 50 lm/(ft^2*sr) | 538.195520835486 cd/m^2 |
| 100 lm/(ft^2*sr) | 1,076.39104167097 cd/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square meter (cd/m^2) are in one Lumen per square foot steradian (lm/(ft^2*sr))?
One Lumen per square foot steradian equals 10.7639104167097 Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Lumen per square foot steradian to Candela per square meter?
Multiply the Lumen per square foot steradian value by 10.7639104167097 to get the result in Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Candela per square meter back to Lumen per square foot steradian?
Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.09290304 to get back to Lumen per square foot steradian.
What is 100 Lumen per square foot steradian in Candela per square meter?
100 Lumen per square foot steradian equals 1,076.39104167097 Candela per square meter.