Candela per Square Meter to Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian Conversion

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

cd/m²
lm/(cm²·sr)

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

Conversion Formula

1 cd/m² = 0 lm/(cm²·sr)
1 lm/(cm²·sr) = 10000 cd/m²

Example

Convert 15 cd/m² to lm/(cm²·sr):

15 cd/m² = 15 × 0 lm/(cm²·sr) = 0.002 lm/(cm²·sr)

Unit Information

Learn about the luminance units you're converting between

Candela per Square Meter

cd/m²

Definition

The Candela per Square Meter is the SI derived unit of luminance, representing the luminous intensity per unit area of light traveling in a given direction. It quantifies how much light is emitted or reflected from a surface area.

History/Origin

Derived from the SI base units of luminous intensity (candela) and area (square meter), this unit was established as part of the modern metric system. It provides a standardized way to measure surface brightness and is fundamental to photometry and lighting design.

Current Use

Widely used in lighting engineering, display technology, and photometry for measuring screen brightness, surface illumination, and light output. Essential for designing lighting systems, evaluating display performance, and ensuring proper illumination levels in various applications.

Multiplier

1

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 Meter to Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian Conversion Table

Candela per Square Meter [cd/m²] Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian [lm/(cm²·sr)]
1 cd/m² 0.0001 lm/(cm²·sr)
10 cd/m² 0.001 lm/(cm²·sr)
25 cd/m² 0.0025 lm/(cm²·sr)
50 cd/m² 0.005 lm/(cm²·sr)
100 cd/m² 0.01 lm/(cm²·sr)
0 cd/m² 0E+0 lm/(cm²·sr)
-10 cd/m² -0.001 lm/(cm²·sr)
-40 cd/m² -0.004 lm/(cm²·sr)