Lumen per Square Meter to Flame Conversion

Convert between Lumen per Square Meter and Flame quickly and accurately.

lm/m²
flame

How to Convert Lumen per Square Meter to Flame

Conversion Formula

1 lm/m² = 0.023 flame
1 flame = 43.056 lm/m²

Example

Convert 15 lm/m² to flame:

15 lm/m² = 15 × 0.023 flame = 0.348 flame

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

Flame

flame

Definition

The Flame is a unit of illuminance equal to approximately 43.06 lux, representing the illuminance produced by a standard flame at a specific distance. It was used as a practical reference for measuring illumination levels in various lighting applications and historical photometric measurements.

History/Origin

Developed as a practical unit for measuring illumination based on the light output of a standard flame. It provided a convenient reference for lighting levels in everyday applications before the widespread adoption of standardized photometric units.

Current Use

Primarily of historical interest, though may still be referenced in older lighting literature or specialized applications. It provides insight into the evolution of illumination measurement and the practical approaches used in early photometry.

Multiplier

43.056

Offset

0

Lumen per Square Meter to Flame Conversion Table

Lumen per Square Meter [lm/m²] Flame [flame]
1 lm/m² 0.023226 flame
10 lm/m² 0.232258 flame
25 lm/m² 0.580644 flame
50 lm/m² 1.161288 flame
100 lm/m² 2.322576 flame
0 lm/m² 0E+0 flame
-10 lm/m² -0.232258 flame
-40 lm/m² -0.92903 flame