Lumen per Square Foot to Candela Steradian per Square Meter Conversion

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

lm/ft²
cd·sr/m²

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

Conversion Formula

1 lm/ft² = 10.764 cd·sr/m²
1 cd·sr/m² = 0.093 lm/ft²

Example

Convert 15 lm/ft² to cd·sr/m²:

15 lm/ft² = 15 × 10.764 cd·sr/m² = 161.459 cd·sr/m²

Unit Information

Learn about the illumination units you're converting between

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

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 Foot to Candela Steradian per Square Meter Conversion Table

Lumen per Square Foot [lm/ft²] Candela Steradian per Square Meter [cd·sr/m²]
1 lm/ft² 10.76391 cd·sr/m²
10 lm/ft² 107.639104 cd·sr/m²
25 lm/ft² 269.09776 cd·sr/m²
50 lm/ft² 538.195521 cd·sr/m²
100 lm/ft² 1076.391042 cd·sr/m²
0 lm/ft² 0E+0 cd·sr/m²
-10 lm/ft² -107.639104 cd·sr/m²
-40 lm/ft² -430.556417 cd·sr/m²