Candela per Square Foot to Blondel Conversion

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

cd/ft²
blondel

How to Convert Candela per Square Foot to Blondel

Conversion Formula

1 cd/ft² = 33.816 blondel
1 blondel = 0.03 cd/ft²

Example

Convert 15 cd/ft² to blondel:

15 cd/ft² = 15 × 33.816 blondel = 507.237 blondel

Unit Information

Learn about the luminance units you're converting between

Candela per Square Foot

cd/ft²

Definition

The Candela per Square Foot is an imperial unit of luminance, representing the luminous intensity per unit area using the square foot as the area unit. It is commonly used in countries that employ imperial measurement systems for lighting applications.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the imperial system of measurements, this unit provides a practical way to measure surface brightness in contexts where square feet are the standard area unit. It bridges the gap between metric and imperial systems in lighting applications.

Current Use

Used in lighting design and engineering in countries using imperial units, particularly in the United States. Common in architectural lighting, display specifications, and lighting calculations where square footage is the standard area measurement.

Multiplier

10.764

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 Foot to Blondel Conversion Table

Candela per Square Foot [cd/ft²] Blondel [blondel]
1 cd/ft² 33.815822 blondel
10 cd/ft² 338.158219 blondel
25 cd/ft² 845.395547 blondel
50 cd/ft² 1690.791094 blondel
100 cd/ft² 3381.582189 blondel
0 cd/ft² 0E+0 blondel
-10 cd/ft² -338.158219 blondel
-40 cd/ft² -1352.632875 blondel