Candela Steradian per Square Meter to Centimeter-Candle Conversion

Convert between Candela Steradian per Square Meter and Centimeter-Candle quickly and accurately.

cd·sr/m²
cm*c

How to Convert Candela Steradian per Square Meter to Centimeter-Candle

Conversion Formula

1 cd·sr/m² = 0 cm*c
1 cm*c = 10000 cd·sr/m²

Example

Convert 15 cd·sr/m² to cm*c:

15 cd·sr/m² = 15 × 0 cm*c = 0.002 cm*c

Unit Information

Learn about the illumination units you're converting between

Candela Steradian per Square Meter

cd·sr/m²

Definition

The Candela Steradian per Square Meter is a unit of illuminance that is dimensionally equivalent to the lux. It represents the luminous intensity per unit solid angle per unit area, providing an alternative way to express illuminance in terms of fundamental photometric quantities.

History/Origin

Derived from the fundamental definitions of luminous intensity and solid angle in the SI system. It provides a direct relationship between illuminance and the basic photometric quantities, emphasizing the geometric aspects of light measurement.

Current Use

Used in theoretical photometry and in calculations where the relationship between luminous intensity, solid angle, and area is emphasized. It provides a fundamental understanding of illuminance in terms of basic photometric principles.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Centimeter-Candle

cm*c

Definition

The Centimeter-Candle is a unit of illuminance equal to 10,000 lux, representing the illuminance produced by a standard candle at a distance of one centimeter. It is a larger unit used for measuring very high levels of illumination, such as those found in bright light sources or concentrated lighting.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system of units, where smaller base units were commonly used. The centimeter-candle provided a convenient way to express high illumination values without using very large numbers in the metric system.

Current Use

Less common in modern practice but may still be encountered in specialized applications or older technical literature. It provides a practical scale for measuring very bright light sources or concentrated illumination in research and industrial applications.

Multiplier

10000

Offset

0

Candela Steradian per Square Meter to Centimeter-Candle Conversion Table

Candela Steradian per Square Meter [cd·sr/m²] Centimeter-Candle [cm*c]
1 cd·sr/m² 0.0001 cm*c
10 cd·sr/m² 0.001 cm*c
25 cd·sr/m² 0.0025 cm*c
50 cd·sr/m² 0.005 cm*c
100 cd·sr/m² 0.01 cm*c
0 cd·sr/m² 0E+0 cm*c
-10 cd·sr/m² -0.001 cm*c
-40 cd·sr/m² -0.004 cm*c