Candela per Square Foot to Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian Conversion
Convert between Candela per Square Foot and Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Candela per Square Foot to Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 cd/ft² to lm/(cm²·sr):
Unit Information
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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
Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian
lm/(cm²·sr)
Definition
The Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian is a unit of luminance using square centimeters as the area unit. It is equivalent to 10,000 candela per square meter and is used for measuring high-luminance sources with more manageable numbers.
History/Origin
This unit was developed as a practical alternative to the square meter unit when dealing with high-luminance applications. It provides more convenient numbers for measuring bright light sources and is commonly used in display technology and laser applications.
Current Use
Frequently used in display technology, laser systems, and high-intensity lighting applications. Common in measuring LED displays, plasma screens, and other bright light sources where precise luminance control is essential for performance and safety.
Multiplier
10000
Offset
0
Candela per Square Foot to Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian Conversion Table
| Candela per Square Foot [cd/ft²] | Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian [lm/(cm²·sr)] |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/ft² | 0.001076 lm/(cm²·sr) |
| 10 cd/ft² | 0.010764 lm/(cm²·sr) |
| 25 cd/ft² | 0.02691 lm/(cm²·sr) |
| 50 cd/ft² | 0.05382 lm/(cm²·sr) |
| 100 cd/ft² | 0.107639 lm/(cm²·sr) |
| 0 cd/ft² | 0E+0 lm/(cm²·sr) |
| -10 cd/ft² | -0.010764 lm/(cm²·sr) |
| -40 cd/ft² | -0.043056 lm/(cm²·sr) |
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