Lumen per Square Centimeter to Candela Steradian per Square Meter Conversion

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

lm/cm²
cd·sr/m²

How to Convert Lumen per Square Centimeter to Candela Steradian per Square Meter

Conversion Formula

1 lm/cm² = 10000 cd·sr/m²
1 cd·sr/m² = 0 lm/cm²

Example

Convert 15 lm/cm² to cd·sr/m²:

15 lm/cm² = 15 × 10000 cd·sr/m² = 150000 cd·sr/m²

Unit Information

Learn about the illumination units you're converting between

Lumen per Square Centimeter

lm/cm²

Definition

The Lumen per Square Centimeter is a unit of illuminance equal to 10,000 lux, representing the luminous flux per unit area using the centimeter as the area unit. It is used for measuring very high levels of illumination, particularly in concentrated light sources or small area applications.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the CGS system where smaller area units were commonly used. It provides a convenient way to express high illumination values without using very large numbers, particularly useful in scientific and technical applications.

Current Use

Used in specialized applications requiring measurement of very high illumination levels, such as laser technology, concentrated light sources, or scientific research involving intense light fields. It provides a practical scale for quantifying high-intensity illumination.

Multiplier

10000

Offset

0

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

Lumen per Square Centimeter to Candela Steradian per Square Meter Conversion Table

Lumen per Square Centimeter [lm/cm²] Candela Steradian per Square Meter [cd·sr/m²]
1 lm/cm² 10000 cd·sr/m²
10 lm/cm² 100000 cd·sr/m²
25 lm/cm² 250000 cd·sr/m²
50 lm/cm² 500000 cd·sr/m²
100 lm/cm² 1000000 cd·sr/m²
0 lm/cm² 0E+0 cd·sr/m²
-10 lm/cm² -100000 cd·sr/m²
-40 lm/cm² -400000 cd·sr/m²