Centimeter-Candle to Lumen per Square Foot Conversion
Convert between Centimeter-Candle and Lumen per Square Foot quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Centimeter-Candle to Lumen per Square Foot
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 cm*c to lm/ft²:
Unit Information
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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 |
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