Lumen per Square Centimeter to Centimeter-Candle Conversion

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

lm/cm²
cm*c

How to Convert Lumen per Square Centimeter to Centimeter-Candle

Conversion Formula

1 lm/cm² = 1 cm*c
1 cm*c = 1 lm/cm²

Example

Convert 15 lm/cm² to cm*c:

15 lm/cm² = 15 × 1 cm*c = 15 cm*c

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

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 Centimeter to Centimeter-Candle Conversion Table

Lumen per Square Centimeter [lm/cm²] Centimeter-Candle [cm*c]
1 lm/cm² 1 cm*c
10 lm/cm² 10 cm*c
25 lm/cm² 25 cm*c
50 lm/cm² 50 cm*c
100 lm/cm² 100 cm*c
0 lm/cm² 0E+0 cm*c
-10 lm/cm² -10 cm*c
-40 lm/cm² -40 cm*c