Candela per Square Centimeter to Blondel Conversion

Convert between Candela per Square Centimeter and Blondel quickly and accurately.

cd/cm²
blondel

How to Convert Candela per Square Centimeter to Blondel

Conversion Formula

1 cd/cm² = 31415.927 blondel
1 blondel = 0 cd/cm²

Example

Convert 15 cd/cm² to blondel:

15 cd/cm² = 15 × 31415.927 blondel = 471238.898 blondel

Unit Information

Learn about the luminance units you're converting between

Candela per Square Centimeter

cd/cm²

Definition

The Candela per Square Centimeter is a metric unit of luminance, equal to 10,000 candela per square meter. It is commonly used for measuring very bright light sources and high-intensity displays where the standard unit would result in very large numbers.

History/Origin

This unit emerged as a practical alternative to the base SI unit when dealing with high-luminance sources. It provides more manageable numbers when measuring bright displays, laser sources, and intense lighting applications where the square meter unit becomes unwieldy.

Current Use

Frequently used in display technology, laser applications, and high-intensity lighting systems. Common in measuring LED displays, plasma screens, and other bright light sources where precise luminance control is critical for performance and safety.

Multiplier

10000

Offset

0

Blondel

blondel

Definition

The Blondel is a non-SI unit of luminance equal to 0.3183098862 candela per square meter, identical to the apostilb. It is named after the French physicist André Blondel and is used in some specialized photometric applications.

History/Origin

Named after the French physicist André Blondel, this unit was developed as part of early photometric systems. It is identical to the apostilb and provides an alternative way to express low luminance values in certain technical and historical contexts.

Current Use

Used in specialized photometric applications and historical contexts where the Blondel unit is preferred. Occasionally found in older technical specifications and certain branches of photometry where traditional units are still used.

Multiplier

0.318

Offset

0

Candela per Square Centimeter to Blondel Conversion Table

Candela per Square Centimeter [cd/cm²] Blondel [blondel]
1 cd/cm² 31415.926534 blondel
10 cd/cm² 314159.265343 blondel
25 cd/cm² 785398.1633570001 blondel
50 cd/cm² 1570796.326715 blondel
100 cd/cm² 3141592.6534299999 blondel
0 cd/cm² 0E+0 blondel
-10 cd/cm² -314159.265343 blondel
-40 cd/cm² -1256637.061372 blondel