Lumen per Square Foot Steradian to Candela per Square Inch Conversion

Convert between Lumen per Square Foot Steradian and Candela per Square Inch quickly and accurately.

lm/(ft²·sr)
cd/in²

How to Convert Lumen per Square Foot Steradian to Candela per Square Inch

Conversion Formula

1 lm/(ft²·sr) = 0.007 cd/in²
1 cd/in² = 144 lm/(ft²·sr)

Example

Convert 15 lm/(ft²·sr) to cd/in²:

15 lm/(ft²·sr) = 15 × 0.007 cd/in² = 0.104 cd/in²

Unit Information

Learn about the luminance units you're converting between

Lumen per Square Foot Steradian

lm/(ft²·sr)

Definition

The Lumen per Square Foot Steradian is an imperial unit of luminance that shows the relationship between luminous flux, area, and solid angle using square feet. It is equivalent to 10.7639104167 candela per square meter.

History/Origin

This unit was developed for use in countries employing imperial measurements, providing a way to express luminance in terms of square feet while maintaining the relationship to luminous flux and solid angle. It bridges metric and imperial systems in lighting applications.

Current Use

Used in lighting design and engineering in countries using imperial units, particularly in architectural lighting and display specifications. Common in applications where square footage is the standard area measurement and precise luminance control is required.

Multiplier

10.764

Offset

0

Candela per Square Inch

cd/in²

Definition

The Candela per Square Inch is an imperial unit of luminance, representing the luminous intensity per unit area using the square inch as the area unit. It is used for measuring very bright light sources and small-area displays.

History/Origin

This unit was developed for applications requiring precise measurement of small, bright light sources where square inches provide a more appropriate area reference. It is particularly useful in electronics and display technology where component sizes are measured in inches.

Current Use

Commonly used in electronics manufacturing, small display technology, and precision lighting applications. Essential for measuring LED arrays, small screens, and compact light sources where square inch measurements are standard.

Multiplier

1550.003

Offset

0

Lumen per Square Foot Steradian to Candela per Square Inch Conversion Table

Lumen per Square Foot Steradian [lm/(ft²·sr)] Candela per Square Inch [cd/in²]
1 lm/(ft²·sr) 0.006944 cd/in²
10 lm/(ft²·sr) 0.069444 cd/in²
25 lm/(ft²·sr) 0.173611 cd/in²
50 lm/(ft²·sr) 0.347222 cd/in²
100 lm/(ft²·sr) 0.694444 cd/in²
0 lm/(ft²·sr) 0E+0 cd/in²
-10 lm/(ft²·sr) -0.069444 cd/in²
-40 lm/(ft²·sr) -0.277778 cd/in²