Centimeter-Candle to Lumen per Square Foot Conversion

Convert between Centimeter-Candle and Lumen per Square Foot quickly and accurately.

cm*c
lm/ft²

How to Convert Centimeter-Candle to Lumen per Square Foot

Conversion Formula

1 cm*c = 929.03 lm/ft²
1 lm/ft² = 0.001 cm*c

Example

Convert 15 cm*c to lm/ft²:

15 cm*c = 15 × 929.03 lm/ft² = 13935.456 lm/ft²

Unit Information

Learn about the illumination units you're converting between

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

Lumen per Square Foot

lm/ft²

Definition

The Lumen per Square Foot is an imperial unit of illuminance equal to approximately 10.76 lux, representing the luminous flux per square foot. It is commonly used in countries employing the imperial system for lighting design and illuminance measurements.

History/Origin

Developed in countries using imperial units as a practical measure of illuminance. It provides a familiar reference for lighting professionals working with imperial measurements and is commonly used in architectural lighting and building design.

Current Use

Widely used in the United States and other imperial-system countries for lighting design, architectural applications, and general illuminance measurements. It provides a practical unit for lighting professionals and is commonly referenced in building codes and lighting standards.

Multiplier

10.764

Offset

0

Centimeter-Candle to Lumen per Square Foot Conversion Table

Centimeter-Candle [cm*c] Lumen per Square Foot [lm/ft²]
1 cm*c 929.0304 lm/ft²
10 cm*c 9290.304 lm/ft²
25 cm*c 23225.76 lm/ft²
50 cm*c 46451.52 lm/ft²
100 cm*c 92903.04 lm/ft²
0 cm*c 0E+0 lm/ft²
-10 cm*c -9290.304 lm/ft²
-40 cm*c -37161.216 lm/ft²