Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian to Kilocandela per Square Meter Conversion

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

lm/(cm²·sr)
kcd/m²

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

Conversion Formula

1 lm/(cm²·sr) = 10 kcd/m²
1 kcd/m² = 0.1 lm/(cm²·sr)

Example

Convert 15 lm/(cm²·sr) to kcd/m²:

15 lm/(cm²·sr) = 15 × 10 kcd/m² = 150 kcd/m²

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

Kilocandela per Square Meter

kcd/m²

Definition

The Kilocandela per Square Meter is a metric unit of luminance, equal to 1,000 candela per square meter. It provides a convenient way to express high luminance values without using very large numbers, making calculations and specifications more manageable.

History/Origin

This unit was introduced as a practical alternative to the base SI unit when dealing with high-luminance applications. The kilo- prefix makes it easier to work with bright light sources and high-intensity displays where the base unit would result in large numbers.

Current Use

Widely used in professional lighting, display technology, and photometry for measuring bright light sources. Common in LED displays, high-intensity lighting systems, and applications requiring precise control of very bright light output.

Multiplier

1000

Offset

0

Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian to Kilocandela per Square Meter Conversion Table

Lumen per Square Centimeter Steradian [lm/(cm²·sr)] Kilocandela per Square Meter [kcd/m²]
1 lm/(cm²·sr) 10 kcd/m²
10 lm/(cm²·sr) 100 kcd/m²
25 lm/(cm²·sr) 250 kcd/m²
50 lm/(cm²·sr) 500 kcd/m²
100 lm/(cm²·sr) 1000 kcd/m²
0 lm/(cm²·sr) 0E+0 kcd/m²
-10 lm/(cm²·sr) -100 kcd/m²
-40 lm/(cm²·sr) -400 kcd/m²