Lumen per Square Foot to Lumen per Square Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Lumen per Square Foot and Lumen per Square Centimeter quickly and accurately.

lm/ft²
lm/cm²

How to Convert Lumen per Square Foot to Lumen per Square Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 lm/ft² = 0.001 lm/cm²
1 lm/cm² = 929.03 lm/ft²

Example

Convert 15 lm/ft² to lm/cm²:

15 lm/ft² = 15 × 0.001 lm/cm² = 0.016 lm/cm²

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

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

Lumen per Square Foot to Lumen per Square Centimeter Conversion Table

Lumen per Square Foot [lm/ft²] Lumen per Square Centimeter [lm/cm²]
1 lm/ft² 0.001076 lm/cm²
10 lm/ft² 0.010764 lm/cm²
25 lm/ft² 0.02691 lm/cm²
50 lm/ft² 0.05382 lm/cm²
100 lm/ft² 0.107639 lm/cm²
0 lm/ft² 0E+0 lm/cm²
-10 lm/ft² -0.010764 lm/cm²
-40 lm/ft² -0.043056 lm/cm²