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Skot to Candela per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert skot values into candela per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sk = 0.000318309886183791 cd/m^2
1 cd/m^2 = 3,141.59265358979 sk
Example: 100 sk = 0.0318309886183791 cd/m^2
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Skot
One skot is equal to 0.000318309886183791 candelas per square meter.
History: Skot was used for low light levels in older photometric systems.
Current use: Used mainly for historical and reference-table compatibility.
Also written as sk.
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.
Skot to Candela per square meter table
| Skot [sk] | Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 sk | 0.00000318309886183791 cd/m^2 |
| 0.1 sk | 0.0000318309886183791 cd/m^2 |
| 1 sk | 0.000318309886183791 cd/m^2 |
| 2 sk | 0.000636619772367581 cd/m^2 |
| 5 sk | 0.00159154943091895 cd/m^2 |
| 10 sk | 0.00318309886183791 cd/m^2 |
| 20 sk | 0.00636619772367581 cd/m^2 |
| 50 sk | 0.0159154943091895 cd/m^2 |
| 100 sk | 0.0318309886183791 cd/m^2 |
