Candela per Square Meter to Lumen per Square Meter Steradian Conversion

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

cd/m²
lm/(m²·sr)

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

Conversion Formula

1 cd/m² = 1 lm/(m²·sr)
1 lm/(m²·sr) = 1 cd/m²

Example

Convert 15 cd/m² to lm/(m²·sr):

15 cd/m² = 15 × 1 lm/(m²·sr) = 15 lm/(m²·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 Meter Steradian

lm/(m²·sr)

Definition

The Lumen per Square Meter Steradian is a unit of luminance that explicitly shows the relationship between luminous flux, area, and solid angle. It is dimensionally equivalent to candela per square meter and provides insight into the geometric aspects of light measurement.

History/Origin

This unit was developed to emphasize the relationship between luminous flux, surface area, and solid angle in luminance measurements. It provides a more detailed understanding of how light is distributed and measured in three-dimensional space.

Current Use

Used in advanced photometry and lighting calculations where the relationship between flux, area, and solid angle is important. Common in research applications and detailed lighting analysis where understanding the geometric aspects of light distribution is crucial.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Candela per Square Meter to Lumen per Square Meter Steradian Conversion Table

Candela per Square Meter [cd/m²] Lumen per Square Meter Steradian [lm/(m²·sr)]
1 cd/m² 1 lm/(m²·sr)
10 cd/m² 10 lm/(m²·sr)
25 cd/m² 25 lm/(m²·sr)
50 cd/m² 50 lm/(m²·sr)
100 cd/m² 100 lm/(m²·sr)
0 cd/m² 0E+0 lm/(m²·sr)
-10 cd/m² -10 lm/(m²·sr)
-40 cd/m² -40 lm/(m²·sr)