Lumen per Square Meter to Candela Steradian per Square Meter Conversion

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

lm/m²
cd·sr/m²

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

Conversion Formula

1 lm/m² = 1 cd·sr/m²
1 cd·sr/m² = 1 lm/m²

Example

Convert 15 lm/m² to cd·sr/m²:

15 lm/m² = 15 × 1 cd·sr/m² = 15 cd·sr/m²

Unit Information

Learn about the illumination units you're converting between

Lumen per Square Meter

lm/m²

Definition

The Lumen per Square Meter is a unit of illuminance that is numerically equivalent to the lux. It represents the luminous flux per unit area, emphasizing the flux aspect of light measurement and providing a direct relationship between light output and surface illumination.

History/Origin

Derived from the fundamental definition of the lux as one lumen per square meter. It provides an alternative way to express illuminance that emphasizes the luminous flux component, making it useful in calculations involving light sources and their output.

Current Use

Widely used in lighting calculations and photometric applications where the relationship between luminous flux and surface area is important. It provides a practical way to understand illuminance in terms of light source output and surface coverage.

Multiplier

1

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 Meter to Candela Steradian per Square Meter Conversion Table

Lumen per Square Meter [lm/m²] Candela Steradian per Square Meter [cd·sr/m²]
1 lm/m² 1 cd·sr/m²
10 lm/m² 10 cd·sr/m²
25 lm/m² 25 cd·sr/m²
50 lm/m² 50 cd·sr/m²
100 lm/m² 100 cd·sr/m²
0 lm/m² 0E+0 cd·sr/m²
-10 lm/m² -10 cd·sr/m²
-40 lm/m² -40 cd·sr/m²