Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian to Candela per Square Centimeter Conversion

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

lm/(cm²·sr)
cd/cm²

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

Conversion Formula

1 lm/(cm²·sr) = 1 cd/cm²
1 cd/cm² = 1 lm/(cm²·sr)

Example

Convert 15 lm/(cm²·sr) to cd/cm²:

15 lm/(cm²·sr) = 15 × 1 cd/cm² = 15 cd/cm²

Unit Information

Learn about the luminance units you're converting between

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 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

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

Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian [lm/(cm²·sr)] Candela per Square Centimeter [cd/cm²]
1 lm/(cm²·sr) 1 cd/cm²
10 lm/(cm²·sr) 10 cd/cm²
25 lm/(cm²·sr) 25 cd/cm²
50 lm/(cm²·sr) 50 cd/cm²
100 lm/(cm²·sr) 100 cd/cm²
0 lm/(cm²·sr) 0E+0 cd/cm²
-10 lm/(cm²·sr) -10 cd/cm²
-40 lm/(cm²·sr) -40 cd/cm²