Lumen per Square Foot to Centimeter-Candle Conversion
Convert between Lumen per Square Foot and Centimeter-Candle quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Lumen per Square Foot to Centimeter-Candle
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 lm/ft² to cm*c:
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
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 to Centimeter-Candle Conversion Table
| Lumen per Square Foot [lm/ft²] | Centimeter-Candle [cm*c] |
|---|---|
| 1 lm/ft² | 0.001076 cm*c |
| 10 lm/ft² | 0.010764 cm*c |
| 25 lm/ft² | 0.02691 cm*c |
| 50 lm/ft² | 0.05382 cm*c |
| 100 lm/ft² | 0.107639 cm*c |
| 0 lm/ft² | 0E+0 cm*c |
| -10 lm/ft² | -0.010764 cm*c |
| -40 lm/ft² | -0.043056 cm*c |
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