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Lumen per square meter steradian to Candela per square foot Converter
Use this page to convert lumen per square meter steradian values into candela per square foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lm/(m^2*sr) = 0.09290304 cd/ft^2
1 cd/ft^2 = 10.7639104167097 lm/(m^2*sr)
Example: 100 lm/(m^2*sr) = 9.290304 cd/ft^2
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Lumen per square meter steradian
One lumen per square meter steradian is equal to one candela per square meter.
History: This form expands candela into lumen per steradian.
Current use: Used in photometry, radiometry-adjacent calculations, and optical engineering derivations.
Also written as lm/(m^2*sr).
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.
Lumen per square meter steradian to Candela per square foot table
| Lumen per square meter steradian [lm/(m^2*sr)] | Candela per square foot [cd/ft^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lm/(m^2*sr) | 0.0009290304 cd/ft^2 |
| 0.1 lm/(m^2*sr) | 0.009290304 cd/ft^2 |
| 1 lm/(m^2*sr) | 0.09290304 cd/ft^2 |
| 2 lm/(m^2*sr) | 0.18580608 cd/ft^2 |
| 5 lm/(m^2*sr) | 0.4645152 cd/ft^2 |
| 10 lm/(m^2*sr) | 0.9290304 cd/ft^2 |
| 20 lm/(m^2*sr) | 1.8580608 cd/ft^2 |
| 50 lm/(m^2*sr) | 4.645152 cd/ft^2 |
| 100 lm/(m^2*sr) | 9.290304 cd/ft^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square foot (cd/ft^2) are in one Lumen per square meter steradian (lm/(m^2*sr))?
One Lumen per square meter steradian equals 0.09290304 Candela per square foot.
How do you convert Lumen per square meter steradian to Candela per square foot?
Multiply the Lumen per square meter steradian value by 0.09290304 to get the result in Candela per square foot.
How do you convert Candela per square foot back to Lumen per square meter steradian?
Multiply the Candela per square foot value by 10.7639104167097 to get back to Lumen per square meter steradian.
What is 100 Lumen per square meter steradian in Candela per square foot?
100 Lumen per square meter steradian equals 9.290304 Candela per square foot.
